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...]
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...]
Essential employability skills that all job seekers need
Employability - a great word describing what we need to be. Transferable and employability skills are those talents we have that we can take from job to job. Some of these skills can help you be successful in your career as well as in your personal life. They are used and developed in all areas … [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...]
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...]
10 sneaky tips to get your CV/résumé to the top
Your CV/résumé has to be perfect. CV/résumé or curriculum vitae - your need to get it right Competition is so strong however that, whether you are applying for an internal role or a newly advertised post, your CV/résumé needs to be in tip-top shape. CV/résumé ideas Never send … [Read more...]
Getting the job application right
As far as a job application goes, submitting a good one can be a real conundrum. Of course, you are keen to find new or alternative employment and you are gathering as much information as you can about yourself, where you want to work, what you want to do and what skills and expertise you … [Read more...]
