There are a lot of things to consider when deciding when and why to move on. To begin with, you need to assess where you are now, what you have achieved and where you want to be in a few years time. What do you enjoy about your present job? What don’t you enjoy? What […]
How to motivate your staff…
All over the world, apathetic employees run rampant in the workplace. You know, the ones who despise their job and hate going to work every day. They can have a toxic impact on the organisation. Not only are they unproductive, but they negatively influence others as well. You as a manager have the power to […]
Find the job you want in 2013!
If you haven’t been job hunting within the last year, you’ll find things are a bit different. It is going to take more than a CV to get your next job. Competition is fierce In many industries and pockets of the world, hiring is on the upswing. That’s good news! As a matter of fact, […]
Finding a career to suit you While it can be tempting to skip straight to looking at specific careers, it’s often a good idea to spend some time thinking about what motivates you as a person. What are your interests, inside and outside work and what are you looking for from a career? Once you’ve […]
Some more interview tips…
There are plenty of books out there with tips about what to wear at an interview and even how to answer awkward questions. But there is some preparation that very few people do, and it is perhaps the most critical if you want to actually enjoy your next job. 1. What are the values of […]
When you’re stuck in a rut and dreading each day of work, a change of career seems to be the answer. The grass looks greener and the sky bluer. But is it? These ten crucial questions, answered honestly, will help you to think it through, evaluate your position and view the prospect with a steady […]
Answering interview questions
Preparing confident answers to common interview questions will give you the edge. Although there is no set format that every job interview will follow, there are some questions that you can almost guarantee will be asked. Here’s a list of the most common questions and a guide on how to structure your answers. Tell me […]
Interview tips..
Letter, interview and body language The rules with regard to applying for jobs have been subject to enormous changes lately. In the past, people preferred a hand-written application letter. It is becoming more and more common these days to find a vacancy on the Internet, and to apply for it via the Internet as well. Quite often […]
Need help writing your CV?
For many jobseekers, your CV is the first point of contact with a potential employer. It is the first opportunity to sell yourself, to get yourself noticed and, above all, to make sure any potential door is not closed to you. First impressions do count, so make this one work for you. As an environmental […]
What we can learn from Murray
Well..although many of you will be thinking.. ohhh. poor Murray.. so close..such a shame! That is not the case.. Murray has simply paved his road to ultimate success with his lack of it this year.. The pressure was so immense this year as expectations were so high that it is little wonder that he didn’t […]