In a Covid ravaged economic climate, where even multinationals have struggled to maintain their workforce, many are turning to self-employment as an option. However, while being your own boss, managing your own workload and developing your own career may seem attractive, being responsible for all … [Read more...]
Identifying your strengths and weaknesses
There is no doubt that if your current employment is not tapping into your strengths, your motivation, sense of wellbeing, and your career, will suffer. So how do you identify your expertise rationally and effectively, to boost your confidence? Well, self-knowledge is a wonderful thing, although … [Read more...]
It is a job getting a job
Are you job hunting? Do you need to revitalise your job search strategies? Assessment 4 Potential is delighted to offer some do-it-yourself career exploration tools and job search guides to fully equip you to tackle the job market successfully. The one-stop-shop offers you many of the tips and … [Read more...]
What does your LinkedIn profile say about you?
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...]
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...]
10 self-report exercises to promote your job search
One of the many strategies for job searching is having relevant and up-to-date information about yourself so that you can align yourself with job adverts and employers within your professional field. It takes hard work and diligence to prepare well for your job search and often this task is … [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...]
The holidays are over
It's surprising how quickly the holidays come and go. The beginning of July there's a panic about what to do with the children once they are off school and then there's the end of August when the new school term approaches. Many parents have rising five-year olds starting school for the first … [Read more...]