Athletes spend years training and preparing for their chance to compete at the Olympics. They will work hard to visualise and bring their goal in to reality. When you are looking to secure your next job or next career, you also need to take your time and prepare. Just like Team GB it’s important to…
Most people fall in to their careers purely by accident. Suddenly they get to a stage in their lives when they think “how did I get here? And “how did I end up doing this?” More often than not, it isn’t what they really wanted to do in the first place and it seems almost…
We live in a world where we are constantly under pressure to deliver, to be more productive and resourceful. A new approach to dealing with this is ‘Mindfulness’. So what is Mindfulness and how can it help you achieve your career goals and give you a better work/life balance in 2016? Mindfulness is described as…
I was looking out of a cafe window watching the world go by when I saw this sign at a construction site opposite. I instantly loved it. “The Road to Success is Always Under Construction” It made me think about my own career path and the journey I have taken to get…
Remember your job does not define you, but how you do your job does. Having the right attitude, such as having a positive frame of mind and demonstrating a ‘can do’ attitude to those around you will also have a profound influence on the people you work with. There are times when you can’t control…
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…