Optimizing your CV is the best way to ensure you get your next interview. There are a number of simple things you can do to help make your CV more engaging and impactful from choosing the right format, to ensuring you’re including the most relevant content. Here’s 5 simple ways you can optimize your CV: …
If your job is affecting your health it might be time to move on When your job begins to impact on your physical or mental health it could be a sign that it’s time to reassess your career. Some people report feeling physically sick at the thought of going into work, feeling unwell the whole …
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Career change over 40 Wondering if it’s possible to make a career change when you’re over 40? A recent survey revealed that 62% of UK workers would like to change careers. If you’re over 40 and concerned about making a career change, know that it’s never too late. In fact, it’s estimated that by 2025 there …
People often reach out to a career coach as they are looking to change something in their lives; to get happier. Some are keen to identify a new career path as they feel they’ve made a wrong choice, believing doing something different will lead to career happiness. Sometimes, it’s not a wrong career path that’s making …
Questions to answer As each year draws to a close many of us start to reflect on the year that was. Perhaps you feel you’ve accomplished all you set out to achieve, or maybe you’re beating yourself up for not getting to where you wanted to be. Whichever is true for you, now is the …
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 …
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Thinking of changing career? Changing jobs is challenging enough, but changing to a whole new career can be overwhelming. One of the biggest hurdles faced by career changers is how to make a smooth and successful transition to their new career. To help, we’ve put together this step-by-step guide to make the transition to your …
What is work life balance? Many of us struggle to maintain 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 awareness has led …
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Tips for the best cover letter Many job seekers struggle when writing a cover letter. Here’s my top ten cover letter writing tips to help guide the process. Your cover letter should be in a standard business format. Don’t use borders or fancy fonts, stick with a standard business font such as Arial or Times …
Working mum Shellon returns to work with 5 month old Mahdka Photo: BBC Two Addison Lee, a London based mincab company recently ran an interesting workplace trial allowing parents to bring their babies to work. The trial was documented by BBC Two and made for fascinating television as we watched the trials and tribulations of mothers, babies, …