For the first time, four generations are finding themselves side -by-side in the workplace. Age is no longer an adequate and definitive means for role assignment, as we see many young professionals rapidly climbing corporate ladders and surpassing many twice their years. Rules, or "tricks of the … [Read more...]
The Write Way to Get a Job
Is there a right way or a wrong way to get a job? It's an age old conundrum. However to help you with this elusive enigma we've been asked by How to Write Better to start a regular new column offering tips and advice on everything about getting that dream job. Hints and tips for preparing … [Read more...]
The curse of social media and your job search
Using social media for job search is top of any careers advisers’ list. However should we be issuing caveats about job search despite social media being here for the long run? As far as job search goes it should certainly be something that you seriously bear in mind; any and all your … [Read more...]
Can it ever be perfect?
Do you want to survive redundancy? Of course you do. And you will. It's just that when it happens, yes, when you lose your job you often feel that it's the end of life as you know it. It's not surprising really as most job losses are not handled that well. Even if they are sensitively dealt with, … [Read more...]
Job Searching
Yes, officially we are in a recession, there's a credit crunch and employers are feeling the pinch.This news follows a gloomy report by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) earlier this month which predicted that up to 300,000 jobs would be axed by 2011 as the economy goes into reverse.Employment … [Read more...]