Entries by Sue Thomas

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Resilience in the face of rejection

Looking for your next career move when facing redundancy can be hard. Regardless of your level of experience, industry knowledge or even your latest job role, there is a high probability that you will receive at least one rejection letter when you are looking for your new position. Sadly, given the volume some companies receive, […]

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Outplacement: helping create positive change

It’s not just the New Year which sees many seeking pastures new. The financial year-end can also bring about many changes for individuals and companies too. Sometimes welcome, sometimes not. However, this chance for change can bring many benefits, and these can be fully realised through outplacement. Why outplacement? It is in a business’ interest […]

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Conforming to gender norms

There’s a lot of discussion around gender in general and specifically gender in the workplace, as an ongoing debate about equality and fairness. In terms of parity, it’s important that any discrepancies between pay and opportunities are addressed, and we do seem to have come a long way in terms of redressing the balance somewhat. […]

Outplacement or inplacement

The new year can often mean a fresh start for many, and those looking to climb the career ladder might be searching for their next job opportunity. However, some may prefer the security that staying with the same company provides, and so the prospect of applying for an internal role might be an appealing one. […]

All are welcome – the importance of diversity, equality and inclusivity

I’ll never forget the feedback my father once received from an interview over 60 years ago: “You would have got the job as the best candidate, but you were born into the wrong class…” Times have thankfully moved on, and today we pay no heed to where or the circumstances into which, someone was born. […]

Good for the ego

Having an ‘ego’ is often seen as something negative, especially in business. I think we’ve all been guilty at some time of saying something along the lines of: ‘Don’t work for them, the director has such an ego!’ Alter ego However, those in psychological circles will know that the ego is actually something to be […]

Experience and wisdom – a subtle difference

It’s sometimes difficult to distinguish between experience and wisdom. People can have the same experiences but not learn from them – whilst others develop wisdom and insight as a result of their experiences. Everyone has experience, but wisdom comes from such aspects as self-reflection, admitting and owning mistakes, and learning from them. You should then […]

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Dress code – it’s all about standards!

There’s an old adage often thrown around in business, especially when interviewing or starting a new job: ‘Dress for the job you want, not the job you have.’ The way we are first perceived by peers and employers often comes down to the way we are dressed. Of course, it’s important to dress well for […]