Time for a new professional identity
We are more than our job, but somehow, for some people, they are wedded to their profession. They trained so hard to become a doctor, lawyer or reach the top of the finance profession. They’ve zigged and zagged to find their perfect niche and all went well … until it didn’t. They struggle and work […]
Finding Work – Over-50s
Jeremy Hunt made the provocative, and to me, patronising comment that the over-50s need to get off the golf course and back to work. I can see where he is coming from. About 20% of working age adults are economically inactive, there are half a million people who have left work because of long-term sickness […]
Finding Competent Staff, What Makes a Competent Candidate
The hiring decisions that you make will have a profound effect on the ongoing success of your organisation. Therefore, taking the time to unearth the very best candidates in today’s talent pool is highly recommended. This will help you to create a workforce willing, ready, and able to take your company to the next level. […]
LinkedIn advice – part 2 – Should I be on LinkedIn?
So many people are on LinkedIn, but they don’t use it effectively. They create an account, forget about the initial summary section, add some work dates, and leave it there – few connections, probably without a photograph so what’s the point. I now think of it as a Digital and Social Media Strategy, and LinkedIn […]
Recruitment Trends 2021
In this video I talk you through the recruiter trends that job seekers need to know. If you would like a copy of the report you can access it here:
Job Search in 2021
9 months into 2021 and with my doctoral thesis submitted, time to go through my folder of useful links and get back into writing regular blog posts. The Harvard Business Review have said that hiring during Covid is different than in previous downturns. Instead of the usual cycle of less job openings and more applicants, […]
Become a Boss: How to Run a Successful Car Dealership
Become a Boss: How to Run a Successful Car Dealership Working for an employer doesn’t match every personality. If you don’t want your career to be dictated by another person and want to feel in full control of your achievements, income, and path, launching your own business might suit your needs. If you have a […]
How to Start a Business in a Post-Pandemic World
The COVID-19 pandemic has inspired many people to launch their own businesses, as they may have lost their jobs or attempted to cater to new demands. Building a business from the ground up is daunting, but it could be the best decision you ever make. If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, you likely will not want […]
Who we are isn’t the same thing as what we do?
With my research into meaning after fulltime work, one of the areas is around identity. So much of the conversations we have when we meet someone is around our work. The first question many people will ask is ‘so what do you do?’ And we tell them about our work, or more specifically. I’m a […]
Future of jobs …
Following on from a recent blog post on the top 10 emerging skills and jobs for 2022 which was based on an article from 2018, the updated Future of Job report has just been published and you can access it here Key findings include: Technology can lead to a rise in automation and artificial intelligence […]
