There is a lot to think about when you are starting your own business, and it can be really quite daunting. However, the payoff is worth all the initial stress, and the more research you do, the more successful your business is likely to be. If you don’t know where to start when it comes […]
Finding a job can be a daunting prospect for anyone but if you are a more mature jobseeker, it may seem even more so. With lots of initiatives and projects aimed at the young unemployed, it can often seem that the older jobseeker is forgotten about. Not here however! At The Employable we aim to […]
Born between 1982 and 2002, the Millennials are the generation who will take over from the Baby Boomers, those born between 1946 and 1964, as they retire. But, experts and commentators are telling us that the Millennials are unlike any other generation that has proceeded them. And this is one reason among many why NCC […]
There can be no denying that a CV and a good CV at that, is one of the most important tools at your disposal when you’re looking for a job. It’s vital therefore to make sure that it’s fulfilling its purpose - that it is portraying you in the best light possible to any prospective […]
With everyone around you talking about setting New Year resolutions and then proceeding to discard them, you could be forgiven for thinking the whole process is a waste of your time. However the problem could lie in setting the right resolutions. Big life changes such as changing your diet and adding exercise to your day […]
On the whole, modern life is safe, secure and peaceful enough which is thanks in part to the many people who work in the public safety sector around the globe. These people include those who have chosen a career in law, public safety and security. Common careers range from lawyers, judges, and magistrates to police […]
5 Ways to Fail a Job Interview If you’ve gone to the trouble of applying for a job and attending interview, it’d be fair to assume that you would do your best when at that interview to ‘clinch the deal’ as it were and prove that you are the best candidate and thereby be offered […]
Mental and physical health are both vitally important in the workplace. In order to do the job required of you, you need a sound body and mind. The more fast paced the working environment that you enter into, the more difficult it can be to manage your stress levels. In this post, we’ll take a […]
Love ‘em or hate ‘em, the traditional recruitment agency is here to stay. Be it for temporary work, contract positions or permanent roles, recruitment agencies recruit on behalf of organisations for all types of roles and disciplines. Therefore with this in mind, it’s best to make sure that if you are going to use a […]
Humans communicate. It’s what they do. Sometimes communication is simple and comes easily, and sometimes communication is difficult and takes much work to make it happen effectively. It can be even more difficult in the workplace to keep the lines of communication open when you have so many things going on at once. Everyone knows […]
On most CVs these days, one of the most common phrases to see is ‘References Available Upon Request’. It’s pretty standard practice now not to provide full details of your job references from the off. At least that way, if you are still employed, there is no chance of a potential new employer contacting your […]
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