At some point, we all wonder if we are on the right career path and we see many candidates who are actively seeking to change because they decided they were not. Some candidates do nothing and stay where they are, some take it a step further, and some go the whole hog and throw themselves into ‘project career change’ wholeheartedly. There is nothing wrong with any of these paths as long as you have really considered your position. [Read more…] about ‘Why’ is the most powerful question – The best way to tackle a career change
Five Golden rules for creating the best CV you can
There are some tasks in the process of creating your CV that should always happen. At the risk of nagging a little bit, honestly, if you don’t do the basics right, it makes our work here a lot harder. If your CV doesn’t work well, then you are really going into the employment process on the wrong foot. This article is not about the basics, it is about refining and polishing your CV but, just to be clear, these are some of the most common mistakes. [Read more…] about Five Golden rules for creating the best CV you can
Creative questioning – What should (or could) you ask on a reference check?
When you have a task that you complete on a regular basis, or one that seems to have a very simple method, it is easy to fall into the trap of taking them for granted. Checking references for a potential employee can very easily become one of these tasks. It is almost too easy for the reference check to become a mechanical, automatic part of the hiring process. It really shouldn’t be though because, despite how it may seem, taking up references is both important and, if done right, a very informative function.
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Remote working – Could it be a real boon for your business?
Remote working is very much on the radar for many employers at the moment. More and more work opportunities are coming with the option of working away from the place of business for at least part of the contracted work time. Without doubt, remote working is on the rise, but is it worth accommodating in your employment policy? [Read more…] about Remote working – Could it be a real boon for your business?
Despite what you think, there are not going to be sharks – Common fears when starting a new job
At no point in this article will anyone tell you to ‘pull yourself together and get on with it’ in relation to the fears everyone encounters when they start a new job. Firstly, it is pointless advice because you have already ‘got on with it’ to get the job. Secondly, and for the purposes of this article, most importantly, the fear of a new job is very real and just ‘getting a grip’ is not going to be the answer. [Read more…] about Despite what you think, there are not going to be sharks – Common fears when starting a new job
The Importance Of Reviewing, And Why You Need To Target Your CV
To be clear from the start of this article, your CV is vital if you want to get the career you deserve. As a candidate, your CV is your calling card and one of the employer’s reference points throughout the process of employment and beyond. So, it goes without saying, it should be an accurate summation of who you are and what you can do. Under no circumstances, therefore, should you ever lie on a CV. Sadly though, this does occasionally happen. [Read more…] about The Importance Of Reviewing, And Why You Need To Target Your CV
Build a Better Mousetrap or Catch the Mouse? – The Difference Between a Leader and a Manager.
Leadership skills tend to be grabbing the spotlight at the moment with high profile ‘TED talk’ style videos seemingly everywhere on the internet, and large sums of money being exchanged to attend leadership seminars. However, managers are just as necessary for success because, without them, the spotlight would probably not work in the first place. [Read more…] about Build a Better Mousetrap or Catch the Mouse? – The Difference Between a Leader and a Manager.
‘Actually, yes, I do still remember how the printer works’ – How to approach returning to work after a career break.
There are many reasons why people take a career break. The one that probably immediately springs to mind is a period of child care, but this is far from the only reason. Extended health issues, returning to education, caring for a sick relative or just taking time out to travel or follow other interests are all regular motivators for people to take a break from their current work path. [Read more…] about ‘Actually, yes, I do still remember how the printer works’ – How to approach returning to work after a career break.
Friction to fulfilment – Does workplace collaboration automatically promote success?
How often do we see ‘must be a team player’ in job specifications? Indeed, by the same token, it is probably one of the most common items on the list of strengths candidates put on their CV. Being able to be part of a team is something that we almost universally accept as being desirable. Collaboration in the workplace is a very different concept, however, because it is very possible to be part of the team, and indeed for that team to run quite well, and not have everyone collaborating effectively. [Read more…] about Friction to fulfilment – Does workplace collaboration automatically promote success?
Health and wellbeing in the workplace – Helpful, hype or important?
For most people, health and wellbeing at work will initially mean health and safety. The physical safety of the workforce is quite naturally very much to the fore when it comes to considering wellbeing. Good training, the right protective clothing and a safe working environment amongst other things are a reasonable expectation of any work environment. In fact, this is so much the case that they are enshrined in law to protect workers. The question is, are there benefits to extending the principles of wellbeing at work into initiatives beyond those required by a safe environment? [Read more…] about Health and wellbeing in the workplace – Helpful, hype or important?
