Second to compiling a poignant and pertinent CV, the cover letter is a real opportunity to stand out from the crowd when applying for a job. However, while this element of seeking employment is essential and often pivotal, there are pitfalls that could hamper your progression rather than … [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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
7 ways Careers Fairs boost your Job Search
For graduates and job seekers Careers Fairs can be a daunting or a doddle Using the preverbal phrase “Be Prepared” you can get ahead and be one step ahead of the game when it comes to graduating and launching into the job search. First: What are Careers Fairs? Careers Fairs are not … [Read more...]
The art of successful job hunting
First of all, is there an art for successful job hunting? Of course there is. It's all about research, preparation and action planning. What is successful job hunting? To be successful in the job hunting stakes you need to get organised. Getting organised means having done your research, … [Read more...]
Career Switchers
Image by Getty Images via Daylife We've done the shifting now it's onto switching. What will it be next? Many of the city professionals are changing direction and using their transferable skills to find alternative employment. Jack Grimston writes in the Sunday Times that "Bankers, Lawyers … [Read more...]