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...]
Redundant, what next?
You've been made redundant, lost your job so what do you do next? Being made redundant can create a mixture of feelings. First of all there's the shock. In fact after the shock there will be a raft of emotions from denial, anger, depression and bargaining before reaching acceptance of your … [Read more...]
Keywords for CV / Resume
Keywords are not just for websites, they are essential for job hunters and their CV / Resume too. Your CV / Resume needs to include Keywords that are relevant to the role you want and the experience you have. Uploading your CV / Resume so recruiters can find you is one of the key actions for … [Read more...]
Employer 5 top tips – How To Gather Employment Tribunal Evidence
1. Be aware of the legal framework; follow a fair procedure as laid down in the ACAS Code of Practice, April 2009 2. Understand the essential paperwork evidence required – contract, policies, letters, emails, etc – more important than verbal evidence 3. Ensure the evidence is credible – do a … [Read more...]
JOBSEARCH SUPPORT SERVICE FOR NEWLY UNEMPLOYED PROFESSIONALS
If you are a recently unemployed professional or executive in the UK, or under threat of redundancy, and want career coaching support to help you get back into work, this FREE programme sponsored by the Department for Work & Pensions could be what you need. The programme, delivered by … [Read more...]
Changing Career Checklist
1. What makes you tick? Understand what motivates you and use this to identify your dream job. 2. Action plan Have a clear objective, and some stepping stones. Make your career change come alive but committing the steps to paper and giving yourself some SMART goals. 3. Check your … [Read more...]
How to entice candidates to apply
Writing a job advertisement is a complex business, you need to have a cross between marketing brief selling the role and the responsibilities and a factual list of what candidates need to do. There's also the process to finalise. These are a few things to consider: • Have you got an in-house … [Read more...]
Psychometric Assessment Resources
Fast Track 2010 - Published Materials Career, Aptitude & Selection Tests, J Barrett, Kogan Page How to Pass Graduate Recruitment Tests, M Byron, Kogan Page How to Pass Selection Tests, M Byron, S Modha, Kogan Page How to Succeed in Psychometric Tests, D Cohen, Sheldon Press How to … [Read more...]
Volcanic ash and working practices
At the moment, despite some flights over the UK getting back to normal, there are an estimated 100k employees stranded abroad unable to return to work. Responsibility for dealing with absence in a fair and consistent manner sits not only with HR but with managers. So with ownership of absence … [Read more...]