LinkedIn is, in my mind, the virtual equivalent of the biggest trade show or conference you can imagine, where you show up, looking great and ready to network with like-minded people who are in the same business or industry as you are – or where you would like to be! Unlike in the “Facebook Café,” […]
Career Change
Is this it? Getting more from the day job!
The average worker brings only 15% of their intelligence to work each day. Shocking statistic or great news? The reason that this excites me is that this suggests that there could be a whopping 85% of untapped potential out there! So, if you’re thinking that you’re undervalued in your current role, you could be right.
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Interview Nerves!
Having been the interviewer for the last 15 years or so, I know that interviewees get nervous. What I didn’t realise was that I would too, when it was my turn to be interviewed last Thursday morning for a local radio station! The butterflies in my stomach were turning somersaults, I couldn’t eat breakfast and
Your Dream Job Search – My Top Tips
Helping you think clearly and feel great!The Dream Job Coach. When embarking on your dream job search there are many things to consider and here are some ideas to help you make sure that you: Let what you love, be what you do. Believe in yourself and your dreams. Your dream job will make your working
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My Dream Job
A while back I told you about the day I handed in my notice after 17 years with the same company. Today marks the first anniversary of my last day at work. Last year the 5th July was a Friday and it was a very strange day for me indeed. The sun was shining. My
Social Media for Dream Job Seekers
Wondering why you should bother with social media? What’s in it for you? Do you really need to be on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook? I hope you are pleased to hear that I’ve given it some thought, on your behalf… Firstly, let’s get the worldwide web into perspective and imagine it as your town. You live in
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5 CV Mistakes That Stop You Getting Interviews (And How to Fix Them)
5 CV Mistakes That Stop You Getting Interviews (And How to Fix Them) Can we be frank with one another? If you’d prefer me to beat about the bush, this might not be the article for you. I’m in a straight-talking mood today. Over the years, I’ve reviewed hundreds of CVs both as a recruiter
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Look Up! (In praise of boredom!)
Did you see the \”Look Up\” video that\’s been doing the rounds on Facebook this week? Here\’s a chance to watch it, if you didn\’t get the chance yet! It\’s a great piece of work and a very useful and timely reminder that our lives will not be full if we live them online. Why
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Your CV, Easy as 123…
320 applicants for 10 jobs at my local Tesco Express store. With such huge competition for even “unskilled” work, how do you stand out from the crowd and even get an interview, let alone a job? It’s actually not as hard as you think. Many of the applicants are applying because the Job Centre told
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Dare to Dream?
Dream Job? Is that really possible for all of us? Isn’t it a bit …unrealistic? Should we really dare to dream that we could love our work? YES! YES! YES! We should. Can everyone be an astronaut, prima ballerina, or brain surgeon, just because we dream of it? No! These vocations take loads of talent,
