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Are you stuck in a career rut?
In the words of Alice Cooper, school’s out for the summer! I hope you’ve gone/are going somewhere lovely or at least have some time off planned. For many, holidays are a time to relax for a week or two and put work to the back of their minds. For others though, work...
Tips for graduates entering the workforce during the pandemic
You’ve worked your heart out during your A-Levels and at university, and you’re excited about entering the world of work. Then suddenly, the world tips upside down and you’re left feeling uncertain, worried and generally less confident about your future. Does this...
DISC Personality Profiling – The role of personality tests in the workplace
Personality tests are a popular tool used by organisations to learn more about the unique personalities, traits and behaviours of individuals looking to join or develop within their company. These tests are also used by entrepreneurs who want an easy, effective and...
Interview questions made easier – The STAR Technique
At some point in our careers, I think many of us have been lulled into a false sense of security during an interview. There we are giving ourselves a little pat on the back for our professional, yet friendly, small talk with the interview panel. Answering the first...
Career change at 30
One minute you’re listening to S Club 7 on your iPod Nano. The next you’re heading off to university or starting a job and earning some ‘real’ money at last! Before you know it, you’ve been in employment for nearly a decade, and you find yourself daydreaming about the...
The importance of building a personal brand for your career
Have you ever thought about your personal brand? If not, or you’ve never even heard of it, please read on! I recently saw a fantastic interview with Diana YK Chan, MBA. She’s a Personal Branding and Job Interview Expert who recommends we all develop our brand based on...
How to create an eye-catching CV
Having an eye-catching CV is key to any job search but it can be daunting to put pen to paper. You may be fresh out of education and starting from scratch or a seasoned pro when it comes to updating your CV. Wherever you are in your career journey, there’s no...
Using networking to secure your next role
Are you looking to advance your career but feel a little unsure about how to go about it in the current working-from-home arena? If you are, then read on, as I’ve put together my top 7 tips for using networking to secure your next role, and what’s more, it can all be...
The difference between in-person and virtual interviews
The Coronavirus pandemic has forced many interviews to move onto Microsoft Teams, Zoom and other similar platforms. However, did you know that this isn’t an entirely new concept for some businesses? Many have been using virtual interviews for some time, as they prefer...
9 interview tips that will help you get the job
The sole aim of the recruitment process is to demonstrate that you have the skills and experience to be the ideal candidate for a role. If you’ve been fortunate enough to be called for an interview, then you have already shown the hiring team that you tick plenty of...