Five signs you’re in the wrong job

4:34pm Friday 24th September 2010

It’s unlikely that any job will be 100% perfect, but if you live for the weekends and then spend Sunday in dreaded anticipation of the coming week then now might be the time to look for a more rewarding position.

Three rules for going ‘back to school’ this September

12:38pm Monday 23rd August 2010

As schools and universities gear up for the new academic year you may find your thoughts turning towards self-improvement and the acquisition of new skills.

Tips for enhancing your CV

10:04am Monday 19th July 2010

Your CV is one of the most powerful weapons in your job-seeking armoury and is often the first point of contact with a potential boss, so it’s vital to make this document as powerful as possible.

Five study tips for busy lives

4:19pm Tuesday 1st June 2010

Do you want to gain a new qualification but wonder where on earth you’d find the time? There is no doubt that studying as an adult can be challenging, particularly if you already have a job, family and social life. Having said that, many people find learning in later life far more enjoyable than they may have expected – largely because they can choose subjects in which they have a genuine interest.

Using the internet to enhance distance learning

12:38pm Friday 23rd April 2010

Social networking on websites like Facebook and Twitter is without doubt one of the biggest technological and cultural developments of the past decade. This is clearly demonstrated by the fact that Facebook now has 23 million users in the UK alone - around a third of the country’s population – with about 50% logging on every day.

Do you respond to adverts or hunt for opportunities?

10:40am Thursday 28th January 2010

Barely a week goes by without a new award for the ‘best’, ‘most socially responsible’ or ‘diverse’ (etc) employer to work for. Yet it seems the same 10 employers win all the awards.

Are you accessing the hidden jobs market?

10:32am Thursday 28th January 2010

Every week we hear about employers turning away hundreds, if not thousands of applicants for each role they have. Registering on job boards and applying to well publicised adverts is fine, but it has never been more important to be able to access the hidden job market.

Is your personal profile helping or hindering your application?

10:11am Thursday 28th January 2010

A good personal profile helps an employer reading your CV to quickly grasp who you are, what you offer and what you are looking for.

Why should I enhance my vocational skills in 2010?

9:33am Thursday 28th January 2010

It’s fair to say that many people will be glad to see the back of 2009: the year in which we entered the longest recession in British history, accompanied by record breaking levels of unemployment.

Interview Coach: ‘Tell me about yourself’

2:21pm Wednesday 27th January 2010

What appears a harmless ice-breaker is a critical component of your interview. Your answer to “Tell me about yourself” is often the first spoken opportunity (think body language) to create a positive impression…and you know what they say about first impressions.

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