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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What is LinkedIn? With over 500 million people using LinkedIn globally, it’s become one of the most important networking tools for professionals. Using LinkedIn, and even more importantly, using LinkedIn effectively is essential if you want to advance your career. Since its launch back in 2002, LinkedIn has grown into more than just a professional …
A satisfying life with 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 portfolio career is the …
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 …
You may have heard the term outplacement and wondered what it means. 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 is where outplacement services …
It was interesting reading the BBC News article Teleworking: The myth of working from home in response to the Yahoo! Memo informing staff that from June, those with work-from-home arrangements will be required to work from a Yahoo! Office. In the memo, Yahoo!’s head of HR Jackie Reses announces: “To become the absolute best place …
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 …
Want to know about networking activities to boost your career? Boost your career through networking When I talk with my clients about how important networking they often describe the terror they feel as they enter a room full of strangers and awkwardly try to network. But I’m quick to reassure them that networking has changed a …
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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