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. […]
Being Focused in Job Search
Stop sending your CV for any possible job, far better to apply for fewer jobs but to create a highly focused application. Focus on the job requirements and ensure your cover letter and CV includes relevant examples. Be clear on what you want to do.
How to get a job in a recession
My first video, for the launch of my latest book Would love to know what you think, pop over to FaceBook and let me know – http://www.facebook.com/amazingpeopleUK
How to get a job in a recession
It’s a competitive jobs market and coming second will not get you the job. This revised and updated 2nd edition of How to Get a Job in a Recession provides practical advice with masses of free bonuses is an easy to follow, straightforward guide. It’s like a one-to-one job search coaching session providing expert advice […]
How to be effective in managing your time
Finding the time We all get the same number of hours in a day, why are some people able to get so much done? If you need to improve your time management, the first step is to where the time goes. For the next week log how you spend your time in 5 minute increments. […]
Portfolio careers
What is a portfolio career? A portfolio career is a way of working where you have more than one job. This could include working 2 days developing your own catering business and 3 days working in your main career as an accountant. Or it could be to use your area of specialism and to perhaps […]
How to get a job in a recession – update your CV
My 1st book, how to get a job in a recession has been completely updated and revised, and the website has too! I never want to stand still, always like to look for ways to improve things. You can see a screen shot below and click on it to go through to the site. How […]
How To Get A Job In A Recession – Overview of what’s included
The 2nd edition of my book has a different layout. The book is divided into 7 sections: Section 1 – Getting Ready Job search is a project and you need to be prepared. This section will help you to get organised, create a job search plan – with a downloadable file of forms to help […]
