“Don’t judge a book by its cover” It’s a phrase we are all well aware of, however, as Human Beings we do it all the time. It’s a natural reaction and not necessarily a conscious one. So, when you are networking, engaging with recruiters, or meeting prospective employers what are their first impressions of you?…
Presenting yourself on-line is completely different to being face to face with your audience. Everything is concentrated in to one square screen, so, there are lots of things to take in to consideration. Make sure what your audience sees, creates great impact for the best impression. First impressions really do count! …
This might seem like a bit of an odd question, but it actually happens all the time. The point at which people realise it though, is usually mid-career, when changing career is much harder. It starts at the very beginning. Yes, the very beginning when we are just babies, we just don’t know it…
Writing a strong CV is vital for connecting with your audience when you’re applying for a job. Recruiters and hiring managers only spend up to 30 seconds deciding on whether a CV is worth reading! So, choosing what type of CV is just as important as choosing the content. Well, first of all,…
Are you feeling really despondent with your job search and getting nowhere – fast? New clients often tell me how they’re relentlessly spending hours every day, combing all the internet job sites, uploading CV’s and contacting Recruitment Agencies without any joy! Surely, the more times they click ‘apply’, upload their CV and send…
Career choices and professions are intrinsically aligned to identity. Therefore, when you are considering a career change, it can feel like you are changing your identity. When I talk to my clients, it’s interesting to hear how quickly they identify their careers using ‘labels’. They may have spent most of their careers describing…
Let’s face it. Hiring a Career Coach to help you change, manage or support your Career is a BIG decision. Thousands of career professionals across the UK invest in Coaching because it really works. So, with that in mind, how do you choose the right one? Do your research! Be as vigilant in…
How do you know your CV is working? The job market is currently candidate rich. So, Recruiters and hiring managers can afford to be really picky when selecting CV’s. They will decide which CV goes in to the ‘yes’ or ‘no’ pile in less than 60 seconds!! Here are 10 of the most common…
For many of my clients, the Covid Pandemic has sparked a realisation of how they earn a living. People’s values and needs have shifted. For many, the boundaries between going to work and being at home have become blurred. Making the decision to change direction however, can feel paralysing, overwhelming and virtually impossible in these…
There’s just so much noise going on inside our own heads at the moment. We are constantantly bombarded with difficult and challenging news 24/7 with regard to Covid-19, unemployment, job security, the Economy and so much more! If you are trying to make choices about your career, the noise in your head is most likely…