Are you committed to your job search?
If you are not in work your commitment level should be at 100% – to be a 9 or 10 on a scale of 1-10. Sometimes we need to accept that getting a job isn’t our priority at this time, so we need to wait till our commitment level is high. TIP: Decide when you […]
Business Model You – a review
The call went out for co-contributors to a book – Business Model You. I was intrigued. As a career psychologist I use many different tools and techniques to support my work with clients. I’ve also got an MBA and have used models of business excellence at an organisational level. This book helps us to see […]
LinkedIn – The etiquette of asking to connect
I love LinkedIn, it helps me to expand my knowledge, seek answers to questions, help other people and to stay in touch with people I know. I’ve written an eBook – How to Use LinkedIn to Find A New Job, which is regularly updated and now in it’s 18th edition, and everyone who buys it […]
Job Search Advice
What do you want to do? What jobs are available? My clients and enquirers differ. Some people are very clear on what they want to do but need help in creating a more effective CV, interview coaching etc. Many more have no idea what to do and they are getting down as they apply for […]
Unpaid work experience
On Monday I was on the Jonathan Vernon Smith radio show. We were discussing ‘Is it wrong to ask people to work for their Jobseeker’s Allowance?’ I always try and be balanced in my response, whilst I hate exploitation for some people they will gain relevant and useful experience to help them become more employable. […]
How Safe Is Your Job – advice from the career coach
Back in 2008 I spent 2 days filming with ITV for The Tonight Programme. The focus was on helping people back into a job. It was very interesting to do the filming, I did a lot of work with the people filmed, both in person and behind the scenes, such as reviewing and improving their […]
When you walk out of your job, advice from the career coach
Sometimes it is so awful in our job that we can’t stay a day longer. Whilst my advice is to stay in a job till you get a new one, sometimes the working environment can be so awful that there is no choice but to leave. Preparation Remember the good times, once you have resigned […]
Interviews – DO NOT go to interview just for practice
You must want the job! One of my clients has emailed with good news, he’s got an interview next week, he’s not sure if he wants the job but said that he would go along as it is good for interview practice. No, No, No! You must want the job you apply for otherwise you […]
Careers advice for the over 50s
In my newsletter I offered my subscribers the option to ask a question on my FaceBook page and I’d provide an answer. I appreciate that not everyone can afford for one to one careers guidance/coaching so this is my way of helping others, both the person who asks the question and you the reader. If […]
Once you decide to resign, career coach advice
OK, you have made the decision to leave. Follow these steps to ensure you leave on good terms and can always get a reference in the future. Remain pleasant. Once you have decided to move to a new company, continue to be pleasant with the people you worked with and make sure you follow procedures. […]
