Breaking the ‘age barrier’ in the employment market can be daunting for people over a certain age. So what can you do about it? Firstly, if you are worried employers may discriminate against you due to your age, don’t give them reason to. Don’t put your age or your date of birth on your CV. …
I recently spent a couple of days in sunny (actually it rained constantly!) Suffolk. Such a beautiful part of the world to spend some time just relaxing. Something we are all guilty of not doing enough of. On the way there we stopped at lovely Farm and Gift Shop and I spotted a range of…
Why is money such an awkward subject to discuss when it’s something we all have in common and we all need? In fact most people are not keen to discuss their salaries with other people including friends, colleagues and sometimes even their own family. It’s such a sensitive subject. Money can often be a catalyst…
When you are looking for work how do you ensure you still retain your current skills and experience? How is it possible to keep your motivation levels up, continue to network and look for work opportunities and still manage to keep focussed and active? For many people who are out of work, this can be…
Writing a strong C.V is about being able to highlight your key skills, qualities and career history in order to get put forward for a job interview. First impressions count, and employers will make a decision on whether to shortlist you for an interview as quick as 30 seconds. So, it’s important to know what…
Effective Job Searching is a technique, get it right and you will have a positive experience and will start finding work opportunities. Get it wrong and your experience can become negative, your morale could drop and you might start losing your confidence. When I see new clients I always ask them what their job searching…
There’s a story about a famous person who made in a highly competitive sport. Someone asked her, “How did you make it?” and she replied “It was something I always dreamed about!” The someone said “Well I dreamed of being a rock star and it never happened!” The famous person said “Well, when did you…
If you’re one of those people who has suddenly found themselves unemployed and you no longer know what you want to do, there’s lots of help and support out there, and yes, there’s work too! Unemployment doesn’t have to be a bad thing, just because the media paints it that way. So many of us…
Looking for a job is a full time job in itself, so it’s really important that you have structure, clear actions and objectives just as you would in a full time job. 1. Organise your Day Don’t start getting in to the habit of sleeping in through the week. Set your alarm as if you…
I have been working with a number of new clients this month who come from a range of different business backgrounds. It’s always refreshing to meet new people and have new business challenges. In my line of work no two clients are the same. They will bring with them different experience, expertise and skills and…