Dreaming of Working Abroad?
Working abroad is a dream many of us hold, offering the opportunity to experience everyday life in a different part of the world. There are a number of ways in which you can make working abroad a reality. From migrating permanently to a country, to seeking out a role locally that involves extensive overseas travel. […]
Should you be working part-time?
Should you be working part-time? I was invited to speak on BBC Radio recently in response to a BBC article Three-day working week ‘optimal for over-40s‘. The article referred to a study undertaken by researchers at the Melbourne Institute at the University of Melbourne. Intrigued, I had to read the full working paper: Use It […]
10 Ways to Give Your LinkedIn Profile a New Year’s Makeover
Have you updated your profile lately? How long has it been since you updated your LinkedIn profile? If your answer is months or years (shame on you), now is the time to turn the spotlight on your LinkedIn profile and give it the shiny New Year’s makeover it deserves. Here are ten ways to make […]
How to Achieve Work-Life Balance: A Step-by-Step Guide
What is work life balance? Many of us struggle to maintain a healthy level of work-life balance in our lives. The term work-life balance is used to describe the balance we strike between our working and personal lives. While modern careers experience increasing blur between these boundaries, mostly due to technology or poor work practices, increased […]
Top Ten Cover Letter Writing Tips
Tips for the best cover letter Not all cover letters are equal but there are some general cover letter writing tips that apply to most cover letters. Many job seekers say they struggle when it comes to writing a cover letter. Some of the most commonly asked questions about cover letters include: What should I […]
Volunteering To Boost Your Career
Volunteer to help your career It’s Volunteer’s Week and I thought now would be the perfect time to discuss the benefits of volunteering and how it can boost your career. There are so many advantages to volunteering but here are the main ones: Gain work experience It’s a fact that employers look more favourably upon […]
Advantages of Outplacement
In this article we’ll talk about outplacement including what it is, how it works and the many advantages of outplacement support. What is outplacement? Outplacement is a term used to describe the support services provided to employees facing redundancy or early retirement. Employees can be made redundant for a number of reasons including organisation restructure, […]
The Benefits of Work Experience
What is work experience? Work experience is an arrangement where an employer hosts a work experience participant to help them develop skills, knowledge and experience. This can be beneficial for those who want to explore career options, or those who want to break into a particular industry or career. The benefits of work experience are […]
Choosing the Right CV Format
Choosing the right CV format is important. A CV or resume, is a vital marketing tool in your job search toolbox. The aim of your CV is to provide an overview of your qualifications, skills and experience to entice an employer or recruiter to want to learn more about you. By choosing the right CV […]
Create Personal Branding For Job Search Success
Personal branding for job search Want to know more about personal branding for job search? Confused about personal branding or just want to understand how to develop your brand more effectively? Brand ‘You’ is the most important brand of all! Personal branding has become one of the biggest buzz terms in recent years. If you […]