It’s pretty understandable that over the period of your 40 year + career, you might need a little career guidance at some points. After all, to find and shape your career without any advice or inspiration might be a little tricky. So we thought it only wise to highlight 8 of the most obvious people […]
Many start a business with good intentions. Owners often take on too much work and it can weigh them down. You find yourself tiring out and soon you’re burnt out. When you own the business, it’s hard to back off and take a break. You want to make sure everything is going as planned. You […]
If you are looking for a retail job and this is the sector which you want to be involved in, there are many approaches which can be used. Although handing in a copy of a Curriculum Vitae is one way of doing this in person, choosing the assistance of a recruitment agency will provide the […]
If you have a job interview on the horizon, it’s pretty normal and indeed natural to feel a little apprehensive or nervous. It’s important to remember though that it’s an achievement in itself to come this far and that you’ve already impressed the employer since they now want to meet you in person. Continuing to […]
Age stereotypes and objections are commonly held by employers. They’re present at very interview, being ignored, but influencing the decision makers. The challenge is to acknowledge and understand each elephant and then respond in a positive way. Here’s how: 1. Older people won’t work for a younger manager, or with a younger team This is […]
Around 175,000 workplace injuries that occurred in 2016 and 2017 caused workers to stay at home for more than seven days. While the recuperation might be trying, the return to the office may be even more so. Employers may be concerned about the staff member’s road to recovery and also the effect it may have on […]
The Interview You’ve navigated countless job websites, you’ve filled out the ten page application form and you’ve been selected for an interview. The hard bit is over, right? In today’s economic climate, interviews are more competitive than ever. In some parts of the UK, as many as 30 people apply for every vacancy, which means […]
Choosing a career- What to do when you haven’t got a clue! When we are young we are led to believe an age old myth “work hard and you will have a great career”… it is a belief which sadly (and often quite swiftly) evaporates upon leaving school/university/college and entering the ‘real world’. That is […]
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Do you love to take pictures? Do you love to create artwork and designing things? Can you talk for hours about the values of one font versus another font? Have you thought about taking these passions and turning them into a career? It isn’t as difficult as you might think. Here’s how to do it. […]
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