It is not only the chaotic economic climate generated by a global pandemic, that can force people to question their employment situation. It has been common since time immemorial for people to become disheartened, or disillusioned, with their job and seek change. Outgrowing your position, … [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...]
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...]
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 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...]
Made Redundant: 3 Survival Tips
Being made redundant can be one of the most shocking events that happen to you. On a stress level being redundant comes nearly to the top of the list. What steps should you take to find employment again? Professional practical tips for the redundant include: Make sure you have an … [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...]
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...]
Career Shifting
Career shifting? Is it a new expression and what does it mean to you and me? There's a whole lot of expressions being used now to make sense of changing jobs, being out of work and looking for new opportunities. Career management has never been more important as now in these recessional and … [Read more...]
