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6 ways you are sabotaging your own career
Any people make a mistake in assuming that career success is simply a matter of working hard and getting the job done. As long as you commit to this, your boss will promote you and the path to success will be clear, right? Unfortunately not.
Short on time? How to prepare for a job interview in 60 minutes!
With the demands of modern day living, preparing for a job interview can seem like an impossible task. Family, home or work commitments already consume most of your day, and even just the thought of trying to find a spare 3 hours to prepare for
How you’re hurting your chances of a successful job interview – before it’s even begun
Job interviews. We’ve all been there. “You have 45 minutes to impress us. Go!” The pressure to suddenly ‘perform’ can get the better of even the most experienced of interviewees. But what if you were actually ruining your chances of interview success before even walking
Can’t find a job? One fatal error you could be making
If you’re struggling to find a job, it could be because you’re making this one fatal mistake: You don’t have a proper, effective Job Search Strategy in place Sending your CV to every company, job portal and recruitment agency known to man is not an effective
Stuck in a Job or Career you Hate? Get Unstuck with these 5 Questions
Research has shown a whopping 87% of people don’t feel satisfied at work, with many saying they’re stuck in a job they hate. With a figure this high, it’s not surprising so many people have bought into the belief that job satisfaction is a myth.
4 signs it’s time to hire a CV writing expert
Global employment rates continue to be unpredictable, but one thing is clear. The competition for jobs remains fierce. Job-seekers in struggling economies face desperate competition due to lack of available jobs. Job-seekers in growing or recovering economies face competition from the significant influx of over-seas
How to deal with difficult people
Whether it’s a nightmare boss. A drama-queen friend. An angry neighbour. Screaming kids. Or a pushy mum. Dealing with difficult people can test anyone’s resolve. While sometimes it is quite tempting to scream and air your frustrations, this might not be the most conducive form
Are you leadership material? 7 questions to help you find out
Many professionals, if not most, have aspirations of becoming a great leader. But do you actually have what it takes? Here are some useful questions to help you figure out whether or not you are ready for leadership. 1) What does leadership mean to you?
11 Ways to Succeed in Your New Job – Starting Now!
So it’s your first day in your new job. You might be quite excited, ready to get your teeth stuck in and show them what you can do. Or you might be super-nervous and having flashbacks of your first day at school, praying this time
Experiencing anxiety? Think positively: you probably won’t get punched in the face
We’ve all experienced anxiety. Whether it’s before a job interview, a big presentation, a client pitch, a board meeting or asking your girlfriend’s 6ft5, ex-rugby playing Dad with arms the size of both your legs put together for her hand in marriage. Anxiety is a natural
5 Questions to Help You Discover Your Value in the Workplace
Many people find it difficult to recognise the value they offer to current or future employers. It’s something I see surprisingly frequently when coaching. Some are too modest. Others have trouble in simply identifying their talents. This usually impacts their self-esteem and stops them from