What next after the public sector
Should you start thinking of your future now? Headlines such as ‘1 in 10 public sector workers face axe’ (have caused unease and uncertainty in public sector employees, concerned they may be one of the 490,000 to lose their job. The CIPD put the figure higher. John Philpott said that public sector job cuts […]
Career guidance in the current economic climate
In times of recession, effective careers guidance can really make a difference in someone’s life. When a job seeker needs to be clear on what jobs are available, how they match up and learning how to convince an employer they are the best applicant they can try and do it alone but are likely to […]
Springtime – time to dust off your CV
Spring is here. This is a time of the year when I give the house a good clean. I love getting rid of unwanted items, and love to move everything so I get at trapped dust. It’s a lovely feeling to see my windows sparkle, to have got rid of cobwebs, to start to think […]
New Job Advice, part 2
Good working practices Read on for masses of tips – the more you can agree with, the better your chance of success in your new job. Punctuality is vital. Arrive on time, allowing time to go to the loo and grab a drink before the actual start of your day. Always be early to appointments […]
New Job Advice, part 1
Good working practices A new job is a great time to review how you behave at work. Some of us can be influenced by the people we work with and get into bad habits such as getting in late, doing the minimum, moaning …. This is a great time to be the person you have […]
How to Write a Winning Legal Cover Letter
In the legal industry, your cover letter is as important as your CV. In addition to being your commercial as to why you should be hired, it tells potential employers whether you can write, your level of attention to detail, and whether or not you understand the hidden rules of ‘the game.’ The Commercial […]
LinkedIn – how effective is your online networking?
I am a huge fan of LinkedIn, and wrote an ebook which I regularly update – How To Use LinkedIn To Find A New Job, now in it’s 20th edition! I keep my knowledge up to date, recently completing changing to ensure I write effective profiles. Recently I came across a great SlideShare presentation and […]
Getting The Job You Want
My 7th book – Getting The Job You Want has recently been published. I was asked to write this book for the iconic series of books from Icon Book – Introducing. These books are short and full of practical guidance. I really like this book and I’m sure you will find it helpful even if […]
New Year – new job or new perspective?
Early January, did you make resolutions – lose weight, stop smoking, learn a language, but already struggling? why is it so hard to make a success of this? Is one of your goals to get a new job? Let’s talk through a structure to help you get the change you want in 2013. Review your […]
Job Search – are you motivated?
How are you feeling about your job search? Judy is feeling excited and enthusiastic about finding a new job. Nilesh is less positive – the words he used were scary and depressing. He said that if he was honest, he would rather go to the dentist than start applying for jobs. Judy is far more […]
