As a job seeker, it is essential to have a LinkedIn profile as your window for opportunity. Your profile needs to be dressed accordingly and LinkedIn now gives each member the chance portray themselves as best they can. Starting from the top: LinkedIn tips to having the best profile possible … [Read more...]
What does retirement mean to you?
Retirement is an odd word, which means different things to different people. Most common is the fact that retirement means you have reached the end of your working life, either voluntarily or reluctantly. There is a general feeling that we are all wanting to get to retirement and enjoy the fruits … [Read more...]
Is self-employment right for me?
When reaching a crossroads in our career path, whether due to redundancy, relocation or simple disillusionment, the idea of self-employment often pops onto our horizon. However, while it might seem both attractive and the cure-all to our current career woes, it is not for everyone and some real … [Read more...]
Personal appraisal for career transition
Career transition can be a challenging time. One of the most important aspects of career transition is to be clear about who you are, what you want to do next and where your skills and interests lie. Being clear about your strengths and values ensures that the next steps you take will be the right … [Read more...]
Job Search Strategy
Job search is no different from any other plan. You just need a robust and comprehensive strategy. A job search can take many forms and have many activities, the most important thing is to understand what you need to do and when. Planning tasks on a daily or regular basis make it more likely that … [Read more...]
Seven Career Change Questions
1. Should I, and can I, change career direction? No easy answer is possible. About a third of our candidates do change career direction, some slightly and other significantly. 2. Can I find fulfilment “outside”? Many organisations become like a second family. It may be difficult for you think of … [Read more...]
5 ideas that will help you make your next career choice and get you a better job
If you are at a career crossroads you are often slightly confused about the next steps you should take. Should your career path continue in the same vein as it is now or, are you totally dissatisfied and disillusioned, burnt out or just out of work and do not know what to do next? Whatever your … [Read more...]
9 things you need to know about yourself before you start job searching
Job searching is a challenging time. Even when you think you know what you want to do, and you are sure that you have the skills and expertise to find a new job, there is always a little bit more to think about. Changing jobs or starting out on your career requires plenty of preparation and … [Read more...]
Can’t see the wood for the trees? Reasons to use a career coach
Anyone who is thinking about a career change needs to know what is involved and there is much to consider as using a career coach or career consultant can facilitate the process. The process may include assessment, reflection, research and testing options together with personal homework and … [Read more...]
Networking ‘netiquette’
Networking is an essential skill. It's a skill that encompasses communication, organisation and creative skills. The aim of networking can be different depending on your personal circumstances. For a new business owner, it's important to network to spread the word and use networking as part of … [Read more...]
