Tag Archives: Careers Advice
Top tips to shorten your job search
Looking for a new job can be incredibly time-consuming and very disheartening if you’ve been on the market for a while and don’t seem to be getting anywhere. Below we have listed some of the most common mistakes people make … Continue reading
The benefits of an engaged workforce – in numbers
Any recruiter, manager or company director will know the obvious benefits of an engaged workforce. Less sick days taken, higher staff retention, increased productivity and a great working environment are just a few. What does an engaged workforce mean to … Continue reading
Why employees are like consumers and what you can do about it
Your employees are key to driving the success of your business so it’s vital to understand and engage them. As with anything though, people and practices change so what may have been a motivational tool for employees ten years ago, … Continue reading
The worst types of personalities you can encounter at work and how to deal with them
You can choose your job but not the people you work with and unfortunately, it’s very difficult, if not impossible to determine everyone you will work alongside and what their personality is. Many of us spend approximately 40 hours a … Continue reading
Traditional recruitment methods are being favoured by HR Directors over word of mouth and referrals
A new survey which was published earlier this month has revealed that HR Directors are still favouring the more traditional methods of recruitment such as job postings and using a recruitment consultancy over referrals and word of mouth. It was … Continue reading
Six things you need to know before accepting a job offer
Whether you’ve actively been looking for a new role or an exciting opportunity has been presented to you, it’s a fantastic feeling when you receive a job offer. It’s easy to get carried away and forget our sensible side at … Continue reading
Why do potential employers look for you online before deciding whether or not to hire you?
We’re all well aware that potential employers are more than likely going to search for us online before inviting us in for an interview or offering us a job. Are companies doing this purely because they’re nosy or do they … Continue reading
Seven quick and easy ways to declutter the office and boost productivity
A cluttered office is a surefire way to kill motivation, productivity and creativity. If you’re guilty of having a messy desk or office, here are some simple tips that if followed regularly will help to create a workplace paradise. Keep … Continue reading
The top five reasons why employees love their boss
An unbelievable 75% of people leave their job because of their boss. Whilst it’s impossible to make everyone like you all the time (regardless of whether you’re the big boss or not), this figure highlights the fact that being a … Continue reading
The dos and don’ts of using social media when looking for a job
There’s no denying that social media is big business in today’s Internet-dominated world. In fact, nearly two billion people are signed up to at least one platform worldwide, we spend a total of 22% of our time online looking at … Continue reading
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