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 […]
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 […]
A Guide to Creating A Career Portfolio
A career portfolio guide Career portfolios, also referred to as professional portfolios, are a valuable career development tool. Here’s a guide to help you understand what a career portfolio is, how to create one and how to use it to help you get ahead in your career. What is a career portfolio? A career portfolio […]
Accessing the Hidden Job Market
You’ve probably heard that a large proportion of jobs are unadvertised and filled via the hidden job market. While the actual figure is often disputed, it’s said to range from between 60%-70% which means that only about 30%-40% of available jobs are advertised. Regardless of the actual figure, one thing is agreed and that is […]