Entries by Sue Thomas

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Return to the office

For many of us, something like ‘normal’ is slowly approaching. After what actually seems like a remarkably short winter, spring is here. And as the buds start to come out, so can we. Some businesses are beginning to think of how to bring at least some of their workforce back to the offices in the […]

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Going the extra mile

One of the strange by-products of being under lockdown for long periods of the last 12 months is how divisive depictions of the outside world have become. Our biggest contact with the wider world is of course the media. But there is a ‘them’ and ‘us’ divide on almost every aspect of reporting at the […]

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Informally speaking

Even in lockdown, job searches can still being carried out, fresh contacts made and new opportunities pursued. Often doors open in the most unusual circumstances, in the most unexpected ways. Sometimes it’s a call for an ‘informal chat’, but don’t be fooled. Go in with both eyes open. Even the most informal chat requires a […]

The etiquette of online meetings

In the past year we’ve become very used to seeing Zoom, Teams and other platforms in all kinds of places. Many of us have been using them for meetings, presentations and interviews, or even just to catch up with friends and family. They have become ubiquitous in all sorts of media too. On TV we’ve […]

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Do you need a digital detox?

With so many people currently working from home (WFH) and carrying out meetings on virtual platforms, the concept of a digital detox has never been more pertinent. For many businesses, a ‘digital detox’, the idea of switching off all digital sources – from mobile phones to email and the internet – is scary to say […]

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Top 10 tips for a successful interview

You’ve been offered a job interview. Congratulations! Take a look at our top tips to make sure you really stand out from the crowd. 1. Research the company and interviewer thoroughly Check out the website in detail, track down press releases, internet forums and social media to gain an in-depth understanding of the company’s culture […]

Reach for the stars with your CV

If you are currently actively job hunting in this difficult climate, it is so important to do everything you can to position yourself as an attractive prospect to a potential employer. Your CV is an opportunity to present yourself, your qualifications, work experience, skills, achievements and progress to potential employers.  There are many different layouts […]

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Adapting to flexible working

Prior to last March, flexible working – or working from home – was still developing as a concept to be widely embraced. Now it is the norm throughout many sectors, across the country. Where companies have been able to transition their business to home-based, employees have found themselves working from anything, from their home office […]