Looking for a new or change of career ultimately results in a lot of job searching . All the tips from career professionals will tell you that you "need to be disciplined", "it's a job to get a job" and that you must "work hard at it" if you are to be successful. Part of job searching is … [Read more...]
How to prepare your cover letter
The job search skills include a myriad of activities including perfecting your CV but don't forget your cover letter is of equal importance. Once your CV is ready you need to prepare your cover letter (or email) in such a way that your application will not be overlooked. This cover letter is the … [Read more...]
Networking ‘netiquette’
Networking is an essential skill. It's a skill that encompasses communication, organisation and creative skills. The aim of networking can be different depending on your personal circumstances. For a new business owner, it's important to network to spread the word and use networking as part of … [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...]
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...]
A Business Card for Job Seekers
As one of the smallest items in the job hunter's strategy, a business card is one of the most powerful. Business card, networking card or job seeker card, whatever you call them they are an essential tool in the job seeker's kit bag. Small and simple, smart and effective a business card means … [Read more...]
10 things to do when starting a new job
Congratulations, you have a new job. It’s important to make a positive impression on your boss and colleagues. You want to get off on the right foot and ensure that you don’t make any fatal mistakes. Here are ten top tips to help you settle into your new job as quickly and as seamless as … [Read more...]
Job Seeker: Question Time
As a job seeker you need to be prepared to answer a range of different interview questions on numerous topics. Interviewers want to find out whether you as the job seeker have the ability, knowledge and motivation to fit into their organisation and make a valid contribution so the topics you'll … [Read more...]
