Posts Tagged ‘career advice’
12 Tips on finding a new job quickly
You’ve decided it’s time to start looking for a new job. To save yourself lots of time, it’s a good idea to have a targeted approach to increase your chances of finding something quickly and make sure that your next job is right for you. We’ve pulled together 12 tips to help you keep your…
Read MoreHow temp work supports modern lifestyles
Following on from recent surveys, it’s apparent that as individuals we’ve never been so busy. Juggling work, family commitments and other responsibilities can leave us feeling completely frazzled – but what if there was a way of restoring the perfect work / life balance? More and more people are tuning in to the benefits of…
Read MorePreparing for your 1st day in your new job
New Job – Make a great 1st Impression When you start your new job you only get one chance to make a great first impression, so make it count. Your first few days at a new job will set the stage for how both your manager and your colleagues view you and start to relate…
Read MoreTop 3 salary negotiation tips
With many workers across Staffordshire and Cheshire thinking of asking for a pay rise as the cost of living increases, you’ll want to make sure that you give yourself the best opportunity to land an increase to your pay with some of our top salary negotiation tips. Asking your boss to bump up your pay…
Read MorePreparing for your online interview
Many job interviews are being conducted online now. First round interviews are often held using Zoom, Teams and other conferencing technology. So, are you ready to create a great 1st impression and perform at your next remote interview? We share some tips to help you prepare for you next remote interview on your computer. Check…
Read MoreHow to be sure it’s the right job for you
Like many candidates I speak to on a daily basis, you’re probably casting your net far and wide to find the right job for you. You might have several interviews lined up already, and that’s why it’s important that you get the most out of your up and coming meetings to be 100% certain that…
Read MoreJob Search Etiquette
Like many social situations, there’s a list of unwritten rules of how to behave. Job search etiquette follows similar guidelines, and it pays to be aware of what’s expected to give your application the best possible chance of being viewed in a favourable light. Here’s our four top tips on job search etiquette when looking…
Read More6 reasons to change career
Your Life Has Changed: When you chose your career your life may have been different than it is today. For example, you may have been single then and now you have a family. The crazy schedule or the frequent travel that is typical of your career may not suit your new lifestyle. You should look…
Read MoreHow to survive redundancy
Facing the prospect of redundancy can be one of the most difficult things you can encounter during your working career. Knowing where to turn for help and advice, worrying about the financial side of things and the knock to your confidence can all take their toll. But you’re not alone, many employees come through redundancy…
Read MoreIs there such a thing as being overqualified for the job?
Something I’m frequently asked by some of our more experienced candidates is ‘am I overqualified for the job?’. Often, they’ve seen a vacancy advertised that ticks all the right boxes, but are put off by the job title, especially if it gives the impression that it’s a more junior position to ones that they’ve previously…
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