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From volunteer to top career
We all make bold resolutions at New Year – some sustainable, others not. But perhaps this year, instead of focussing on personal goals, we should shift our focus outwards and do more good deeds? There are plenty of volunteering roles to suit everyone and some can even help establish an incredible new career in the […]
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Put the IT in Calamity
Last year was a rollercoaster in terms of weather, wildfires, extreme temperatures, flooding, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes… While we can’t stop Mother Nature throwing tantrums, new advances in technology mean we’re better equipped to predict extreme weather and natural disasters – and, crucially, more adept at dealing with the aftermath. Let’s take a look at what’s […]
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Get sharing with your staff
Mark Twain said: “All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence and then success is sure!” However, the majority of company executives get where they are by becoming knowledgeable in their sector and leaders in their industry. So what about the confidence bit? Well, consider the words of football’s finest, Pele. “A great […]
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How to sell yourself
A covering letter is an essential ingredient of any job application: your chance to show a company that you want what they’re offering and more importantly, that they will want to hire you. Coupled with a succinct CV, a covering letter will be what gets you through the door and into that interview room. So […]
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New ways to hire the best
The problem with a traditional job interview is it can sometimes feel like your favourite episode of Car Share – the one with the script you know off by heart. It involves the interviewer asking predictable questions and the interviewee offering well-rehearsed answers. While there’s nothing wrong with testing knowledge this way, it doesn’t always get to […]
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Always have a backup plan
It’s a stomach-churning feeling every computer user experiences at some point. No, we’re not talking about our parents joining Facebook. It’s the dreaded data-loss. You’ve been clacking away on the keyboard for hours when suddenly…everything disappears. Lost in space. Thankfully, there are solutions. And while you’re recruiting for new candidates it pays to know ways […]
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Bounce back from mistakes in the New Year
Nobody’s perfect. We all make mistakes at work. Unless you’re a pilot, surgeon or lion tamer, it’s rarely a matter of life and death but mistakes – whatever their size – can send us straight to the naughty step. Automation and digital technology have drastically reduced opportunities for human error but they do still exist. […]
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Improve your interview skills in 2019
You’ve a great track record, you know you’re capable of doing the job on offer, but first you must get through the interview . . . and that’s where you’re scared you will stumble. Don’t worry. You’re not alone. Even the most experienced professionals get butterflies at the thought of facing an interview panel. […]
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Tis the season to be job hunting
With most people off at some point over the festive season, the Christmas holidays provide the perfect opportunity to reassess your career goals and ensure you’re ready to hit the ground running come January. For recruiters, it’s one of the busiest times of the year – as companies receive updated budgets and sales forecasts, so […]
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How to survive the office Christmas party
Got the office Christmas party coming up? Before you down tools and head off for some well-deserved fizz, read our top 5 tips for surviving the night with your dignity intact. 1) Don’t get drunk and tell colleagues what you really think of them Trust us, this won’t end well. You don’t need to […]