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Why investing in career development is essential for your company

Why investing in career development is essential for your company

Career development may sound like a huge and frankly daunting concept… especially if you’re a small business owner. Although it’s tempting to dismiss career development as a luxury that only those larger organisations can afford (after all, they have their Learning...

The benefits of apprenticeships

The benefits of apprenticeships

January is the ideal time for taking your end-of-year reflections and turning them into action plans! Whether you’re exploring end-of-school or college options, supporting someone who is, or looking for a career change this year, I thought it would be helpful to look...

All I want for Christmas is… a new job!

All I want for Christmas is… a new job!

As another year draws to a close, you may be busy reflecting on 2023 and deciding it’s time for your next significant role. Or it’s time to finally make the big career change you’ve been dreaming about. But if you keep convincing yourself that now isn’t the smart time...

How Businesses can retain new employees

How Businesses can retain new employees

Gone are the days of a job for life! On average, we have 3-7 careers in a lifetime, and it’s predicted this will rise for the upcoming generation of workers. Some staff turnover is therefore inevitable, but that doesn’t mean you should just accept it as the status...

How to be successful in your new job

How to be successful in your new job

Starting a new job can stir up various emotions, from excitement to anxiety and feelings of overwhelm. You may also have lots of questions swirling around your head, such as: Will I fit into the team and organisation? Have I made the right move? Will people like me?...

7 key ways to prepare for your next job interview

7 key ways to prepare for your next job interview

When it comes to job interviews, preparation is vital! So, if you want to give yourself the best possible chance of landing your dream role, it’s time to get organised. In this blog, I’ve outlined seven top tips to help you stand out and shine in your interview. Let’s...

How to be successful in your job search – 9 practical tips

How to be successful in your job search – 9 practical tips

Forget the 1st of January and New Year's resolutions; September is also a prevalent time for taking stock of what is and isn’t working for us and looking forward to new beginnings. Perhaps it’s the legacy of a new school year getting started and us mentally gearing up...

How to create a 5-year plan to get ahead in your career

How to create a 5-year plan to get ahead in your career

Wherever you are in your career journey, whether just starting out, thinking of switching roles or industries, or planning for retirement, it pays to look towards the future with a clear idea of where you’re heading. Whilst we can’t predict what’s just around the...

How to maintain the balance between your family and your job

How to maintain the balance between your family and your job

Successfully balancing work and family commitments can feel like an impossible task. On particularly challenging days or weeks, we can feel like we’re not doing a good job of either. Over time this can leave us feeling stressed, demoralised and downright unhappy. But...

7 ways to build confidence in the workplace

7 ways to build confidence in the workplace

Anyone can experience a little knock to their confidence from time to time. For example, perhaps you weren’t happy with a presentation you gave. Or you felt like you hadn’t quite achieved what you set out to do in a project you were a part of. Whatever the reason(s),...