Employers are increasingly scrutinizing the online lives of their staff and prospective hires, making your social media presence more important than ever. This trend involves sophisticated screening companies that meticulously analyse social media posts to flag potential issues that could embarrass the company. Beyond this, many employers also use social media to get an idea [Read more…]
Heading back to education can be the best decision you’ll ever make, opening up new career opportunities you never thought possible. But there’s no doubt that getting a new qualification while earning to pay the bills is a major challenge. To steer clear of burnout, you’ll want to make sure you don’t neglect self-care. So, [Read more…]
We all know that if you don’t ask, you don’t get. But when it comes to negotiating our salaries, too many of us lose our voices. Research shows that only about half of us try to persuade an employer to give us better pay when we’re finalising a new job offer. But failing to get [Read more…]
Remote working is now a permanent fixture in our professional landscape, whether it’s full-time WFH or a hybrid model blending office and home days. It means that the role of a good manager now often includes effectively leading team members who may not always be physically present. In this environment, many managers face challenges like [Read more…]
Many businesses went into survival mode for a few of years after the extraordinary upheaval of the Covid19 pandemic. And that had an impact on careers, with fighting fires and the slow move towards encouraging more WFH staff back into the office still taking priority over long-term planning and development in some areas. If you [Read more…]
It’s one of the most common career dreams: what if you were the one in charge, with the freedom to choose your own hours and set the direction of the business yourself? In fact, according to research by Quickbooks, more than 40% of UK workers dream of saying goodbye to their boss and starting up [Read more…]
One unfortunate fact of life is that the more you succeed in your career, the more likely you are to bring your work home – and all the stresses that come with it. A University of Toronto study (download the PDF here) found that professionals “with more authority, decision-making latitude, pressure, and longer hours” were [Read more…]
Personal recommendations are among the most powerful influences on employers’ hiring decisions. One survey found that after the interview and your CV, references have the biggest impact on whether you get the job. But many of us treat references as an afterthought, perhaps assuming that they rarely get checked. In some cases, your past employers [Read more…]
Public speaking is an invaluable skill across many professions, so developing your ability to deliver engaging presentations can significantly impact your career. Here are our top tips and strategies for mastering public speaking. Thorough Preparation is Key The cornerstone of a great presentation is preparation. Practice your speech until it feels natural. Rehearse with [Read more…]
In today’s rapidly evolving job market, upskilling is not just a bonus—it’s a necessity. Advancements in technology are not only increasing the need for new skills but also opening doors to exciting careers in emerging industries. Lifelong learning is endorsed by health experts like the Mental Health Foundation and the NHS, highlighting its benefits for [Read more…]
