Self-employment: Is it the Right Choice for You?
Not sure if self-employment is the right choice for you? Many of us consider self-employment during our working lives. But how do you know if self-employment is the right choice for you? People consider self-employment for a variety of reasons. For some it may be the promise of freedom, the potential to earn more money […]
3 Ways to Boost Happiness at Work
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Want to Become a Digital Nomad?
What is a Digital Nomad? The term digital nomad is generally understood to describe someone who works remotely while they travel. While the majority of people who refer to themselves as digital nomads travel the world, some stick closer to home travelling instead within their own country. While digital nomadism has been talked and written […]
How to Write a Cover Letter
There’s no doubt a well written cover letter can boost your chances of being invited to an interview. In contrast to your CV, your cover letter enables you to explain why you are a good fit for a position and your reasons for wanting to work for an organisation. If you’ve never written a cover […]
Handling tricky interview questions
How do you handle tricky interview questions? The biggest fear of interviewees is not having the ‘right’ answers. The best way to overcome this is to consider the kinds of questions your interviewers are likely to ask and to think about how you will respond. Let’s look at some typical interview questions that leave interviewers […]
Customise your LinkedIn URL
Making LinkedIn your own is easy When you first set up your LinkedIn account, you are allocated a randomly selected URL consisting of your name followed by a bunch of numbers. This not only makes your URL long, it is difficult to share with others and looks unprofessional. Since most employers will review your LinkedIn […]
5 Things to do on LinkedIn NOW
Here’s five things I recommend you do on LinkedIn to keep it fresh and relevant: Transform your headline If you’re still allowing LinkedIn to auto-populate your Headline with your current job title you’re missing out. The most dynamic and impactful profiles use their Headline statement to communicate a powerful branding statement. With a 120-character limit […]
Will Robots Take Our Jobs?
Are robots set to take YOUR job? There’s been a lot in the press lately about how computerisation and robots are negatively impacting our careers, taking over jobs once mastered by humans. How big is the threat and what steps can you take to ensure you keep your job? While it’s difficult to predict with absolute certainty which jobs […]
The Rise of the Freelance Worker
Freelance and remote working is on the rise The number of people working freelance in the UK is growing rapidly. According to a report by the IPSE (The Association for Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed), the number of freelancers in the UK rose by 43% between 2008 and 2016. There are now at least 2 […]
Preparing for Psychometric Tests
Practical tips and resources to help you ace psychometric tests Many of us experience fear and anxiety when faced with the prospect of sitting a psychometric or aptitude test. Employers sometimes use psychometric, aptitude and personality tests as part of their selection process during the process of identifying the best talent to bring on board. […]