A new reality The coronavirus pandemic has sent shock waves across the globe. With restrictions easing, many of us are beginning to look to the future and considering how to succeed in a post-Covid world. As we discover a new normal, we face significant life-changing impacts as individuals, businesses and communities in terms of how …
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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When it comes to your CV, what you leave out of 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 …
Ever wondered how to create an elevator pitch? 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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 the best networking activities to boost your career? Boost your career through networking When I talk with my clients about networking, they often describe the terror they experience 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 lot …
There’s no doubt a well written cover letter can boost your chances of being invited to an interview. In contrast to your CV, your cover letter enables you to explain why you are a good fit for a position and your reasons for wanting to work for an organisation. If you’ve never written a cover …