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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We’ve all felt a bit like this at one time or another – you have been sending out CVs and job applications, but to no avail. Sometimes you’re not even sure that your prospective employers have even seen or read your application, as it’s usually submitted electronically these days and simply vanishes off into the […]
At the beginning of a new year, we often think about new starts and new ambitions. I always advise my clients to ensure that their CVs are kept up-to-date all year around, but a new year gives new impetus and a chance to draw a line under the past. It’s important to get the tone right in […]
When Bryan’s latest assignment finished in 2022, he found himself on the job market, for the first time since he had graduated. After taking a few months off to travel and explore some personal opportunities, it was time to start looking seriously for his next role. Bryan explains: “I had been so lucky to have […]
We all love a jolly get together and Christmas time is the perfect excuse. Christmas is an important time for bonding and bringing the team together and the end-of-year party is a great time to encourage enthusiasm for the year ahead. Enjoying a Christmas celebration together is a way to say thank you to all […]
In the wake of the Covid pandemic, many businesses are still juggling employees either solely working from home, working in the office, or a hybrid combination of the two. With its impact finally receding, for many companies it can make sense from a business perspective to encourage employees back into the workplace. However, with the […]
As an HR professional, choosing an Outplacement company to work with can be a difficult decision. It’s very dependent on what your company is like and in which areas it needs guidance. As the commissioning client, you should be given the opportunity to get to know your chosen outplacement Consultant. In turn, they should take […]
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