Job application form

Completing Job Application Forms

Online job application forms are being used more and more by employers. Many employers choose to use these type of forms, both online and paper versions, as it requires candidates to answer questions they want answered, not just the information you decide to give. It also means the employer can compare candidates more easily as…

LinkedIn

LinkedIn Advanced Tips

Optimising your LinkedIn presence Our previous post looked at the basic use of LinkedIn and it revolved around setting up your profile, making connections and joining groups. If you want to optimise benefits that you can derive from the site you should familiarise yourself with the facilities and options that LinkedIn provides. Improve your profile…

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LinkedIn Basic Tips

Image Source: Animation by Will – iamwill.co.uk Why join LinkedIn? You can use LinkedIn to find out about job opportunities, research, network and to develop your personal brand. The level of benefit you derive from the site is dependent on how well you maintain your LinkedIn profile. Absolute Basics • Your profile needs a good…

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When Is The Right Time For A Career Change?

Are you missing the signs that it is the time for a Career Change? Only 13% of people worldwide feel engaged at work, meaning that they are emotionally invested in their role and feel motivated to create value for their organisation. So it’s safe to assume that there will come a point in your career…

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Communication Is Key

The essentials of communication for all those running a successful running businesses and teams realise the importance of communication, it is something that needs no emphasis. Communication is critical for clarity, teamwork, productive behaviours and inspiration. An exact opposite can be the outcome in case of bad or ill conceived communication. In fact, it is…

company size, professional

Size Matters

Your level of job satisfaction may have something to do with how well your working environment fits your personality. When you have to make the choice between a larger company or a smaller one, which will be more suited to your personality and the way you like to work? Like many questions of this nature,…

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Achieving Work-life Balance

For many, work-life balance is something they desperately want but don’t know how to attain. Others simply don’t realise how important it is until it’s too late, and their health or home life takes a dive as a result of working too hard. Everyone seems to be on the treadmill; working late, coming in early,…