Applying For Jobs When You’re Overqualified
Are you overqualified? There are a number of reasons people choose to apply for jobs they are overqualified for. It might be they want a job with less stress, less hours or less responsibility. Parents returning to work might prefer to ease themselves back into the workforce, high-flyers who have climbed the corporate ladder might […]
Are You Managing Your CPD Effectively?
What is CPD? Continuing Professional Development or, CPD, refers to any career development activities which develop your professional skills, knowledge or experience. CPD is important because it ensures you maintain your competencies throughout your career. CPD activities can be formal or informal and gained either on the job or outside your work environment. It’s a […]
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 […]
5 Ways to Find Happiness at Work
Be happy at work Do more of what you love Re-crafting your work to do more of what you love can be simpler than you might think. Start by identifying what it is you enjoy most about your job. Even if you think there’s nothing you enjoy about your work think carefully and list those […]
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 […]
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 […]
Questions To Ask At A Job Interview
Asking the right questions in an interview is important If you struggle when asked if you have any questions for the interviewer/s at the end of a job interview you’re not alone. Many of us struggle to come up with intelligent and relevant questions at this most critical time. At the end of most job […]