Each year, thought leaders in the careers industry gather in person and virtually to explore, discover, and share trends and best practices in the careers industry. Their insights – based on daily interactions with job seekers and hiring authorities worldwide – reveal dynamic changes in the way we … [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...]
Job search activity
Finding a new job is a job in itself and as such you need to have a structured action plan. Getting prepared for the job search is crucial and there are some top tips to be found. Essentially you will need job search and networking collateral which will include your CV, LinkedIn profile and … [Read more...]
To see or be seen – social media for job seekers
The advent of social media means that all our lives are becoming more and more transparent. As a serious job seeker or job changer, what should you be aware of? Employers used to just read applications and CV and, then make an informed decision about short-listing and invitations to … [Read more...]
How to job search on LinkedIn
This article on LinkedIn has been rewritten. First published on Birds on the Blog. Anyone working or not working should have a profile on LinkedIn. True or False? Certainly if you are a current job seeker you need to have a profile on LinkedIn and you need to be using the site appropriately. … [Read more...]
Top tips on How to Get a Job
Finding a new job is hard work at the best of times and if you are feeling anxious about the process and how to tackle the task, read on and take note of How to Get a Job in 2015. Nine job searching tips Decide where you want to be and what you want to do. Have a real goal and and set … [Read more...]
The ABC Challenge for job seekers
Are you fed up at work? Perhaps you are returning to work after a career break, recently redundant or just looking for a change. This blog is for you. Bored, unhappy and unfilled? Sometimes it's the smallest things that make your work-life balance acceptable and occasionally it's the biggest … [Read more...]
Improve your Job Search and increase your LinkedIn Network
LinkedIn and Job Searching are synonymous Job searching is a challenge at the best of times and career coaches are continually talking to their clients about their online presence and how social media can support them as they look for work. LinkedIn is still one of the most resourceful rich … [Read more...]
The successful role of a happiness-magnet
Are you a happiness-magnet? Gretchen Rubin recently wrote an article on LinkedIn that included a quiz. Readers needed to challenge themselves as to whether they could make other people happy. The results proved that by being happy you become a magnet for others, their happiness and better job … [Read more...]
Quasi-Generational Workplace – Bridging the Gap
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...]
