Best Online Learning Sites
Best online learning sites for your career Looking for the best online learning sites offering free or low-cost learning to boost your knowledge and skills? Online courses are a great way to keep learning throughout your life both personally and professionally. Although non-accredited, online courses are not a replacement for recognised qualifications, there are many […]
Benefits of Online Learning
Online learning continues to grow in popularity driven by increased demand and a desire by learning institutes to reach greater numbers of learners. Employers recognize the benefit of online learning from reduced costs, increased engagement and boosting knowledge and skills. Online learning in the workplace makes learning more accessible and measurable. But what are the […]
5 Simple Ways to Optimize Your CV
Optimize your CV to land your next role In this post, I’ll share with you 5 simple ways to optimize your CV. Optimizing your CV is the best way to improve your chances of getting an interview. There are a number of simple things you can do to help make your CV more engaging and […]
10 Things To Leave Out of Your CV
When it comes to your CV, what you leave out can be just as important as what you put in it. A CV written ten years ago will look very different to what’s expected by employers in today’s job market. Even if you’re not in the market for a new role, it’s a good idea […]
Create A Fantastic Elevator Pitch To Land Your Next Job
What is an elevator pitch? The term elevator pitch evolved as a way to describe a 30-second spiel about who you are, what you have to offer and why someone should hire you. The premise is that if you were ever lucky enough to share a 30-second elevator ride with someone with the potential to […]
Flexible Working and Working From Home
Flexible working and working from home is a growing trend with more employers offering employees greater flexibility in how they work. Working from home or remote working, is gaining in popularity as workers try and cut down on travel time and reduce their carbon footprint. In addition to home or remote working, flexible working can include […]
Are You A Portfolio Careerist?
Portfolio careerists enjoy a satisfying life by having more than one job. Our fast-paced lifestyles, quest for work-life balance and economic uncertainty has led many of us seeking alternatives to traditional ways of working. For a growing number of people, the answer has been to adopt a portfolio career. What is a portfolio career? A […]
What is Outplacement?
You may have heard the term outplacement and wondered what it means. So what is outplacement? Outplacement is a service that helps employees transition to a new role, usually as a result of redundancy. When an organisation undergoes a restructure for example, roles can become redundant leading to employees no longer having a job. This […]
8 Ways to Spot a Job Scam
Do you know how to spot a job or employment scam? As if job searching isn’t challenging enough, there are a growing number of job or employment scams you need to look out for. In this blog post we share what you need to know about how to spot job scams and how to avoid […]
Update Your CV in 3 Easy Steps
When the time comes to update your CV for you next role the task can seem daunting. What you once thought of as a great CV, might now look tired and irrelevant. If it’s been a while since you’ve updated your CV, it’s likely to be outdated and will fail to get the attention of […]