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 […]
Be Clear On Your Goal
Before focusing on looking for a job, you need to be clear on what you want to do. Having a clear idea of the job you want means that every aspect of your job search is focused on achieving your objective. Do you know what you want to do? You need to identify a career […]
Getting The Job You Want
My new book Getting The Job You Want goes on sale in early January. It’s published by ICON Books. This book is full of practical advice, helpful tips, and facts. It’s also easy to read and focused on helping you to achieve your goals. I want you to be a HERO to achieve your goals. […]
Your LinkedIn profile needs focus when job hunting
Four steps to determine your LinkedIn profile focus when job hunting 1. Who am I? We have many strengths, we may be good at many things but if we are job hunting we need to have a goal, a clear job that we are looking for. We then ensure that our LinkedIn profile is clearly […]
