We all know that this year has been unlike any other. It has been an incredibly tough year. All of us have faced different challenges with regards to providing for – and protecting – ourselves and our loved ones, whilst adapting to circumstances beyond our control. However, if we can take anything positive from this […]
It’s important at key stages in any career to identify forks in the road. These are times when the paths open to you can take your career on vastly divergent routes that can affect your future in a multitude of ways. Key forks in any road usually occur in transitional periods and can be of […]
Congratulations. You have been invited back for a second interview. This is excellent news, but don’t forget, there are likely to be other candidates still in the frame so there is no guarantee you will secure a job offer at the end of it. Careful preparation now is just as important as it was for […]
“When nothing is sure, everything is possible”: Dame Margaret Drabble The dark, winter nights are truly upon us and we continue to face uncertainty in both our business and personal lives. However, although we cannot change the current situation, we can change the way we deal with it. Supporting your key executives to reach their […]
No one can fully predict what the future holds, and 2020 is certainly testimony to that! Despite the unforeseen challenges, you should never underestimate the power of forward planning. Many factors feed into our career progressions and several are completely out of our control. But the planning you can do is worth your time and […]
As an HR professional, one of the most difficult conversations you will encounter in your working life is when you have to make someone’s role redundant. Unfortunately, in the current climate, this is something too many of us are having to do on a too frequent basis. Although people from a logical point of view […]
It’s a strange time to be looking for a new job. You may be on furlough, but wanted to change your career prior to lockdown and are trapped in an odd kind of limbo. Maybe you have just started a new job and are itching to meet your new colleagues and settle into the role. […]
In preparing for an interview, various different aspects of your ‘presentation’ will need to be addressed. Your appearance matters a great deal and also having the right look and tone for the company you would like to work with. Research the firm and find out what the company’s dress code is – if they have […]
Congratulations, you’ve made a great impression in the interview and you’ve secured your new job. But now the hard work starts all over again, as the first few weeks of your job will involve settling in. Things are a little different at the moment, as some offices are open, some not. The standard induction that […]
It’s the age-old question that’s posed at interviews, in the hope of getting an honest answer – “So why did you leave your last job?”. It’s a favourite question of interviewers, because if you haven’t rehearsed an answer beforehand, it can really put you on the spot. Quick thinking If you’re unprepared, your answer can […]
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