If time is money, how much of it are we spending in work meetings that never seem to go anywhere? A lot, if the Harvard Business Review is to be believed: its writers studied one large company and found that 300,000 hours a year went into supporting its executive committee’s meetings. So, getting meetings under [Read more…]
In an increasingly competitive job market, having a CV that stands out from the crowd is more important than ever. With CVs being looked at for “only 6 to 7 seconds” on average (according to Indeed.co.uk), how can you ensure that your CV doesn’t just blend in with the rest? The answer lies in simple [Read more…]
If you’re thinking about starting a business, writing a plan is an essential step to take. You can think of a business plan as a GPS for your new venture. It’s like a handy, detailed map that helps you know where you’re going and how to get there. The plan outlines what your business is [Read more…]
Learnings from Dr Keith Rollag’s book ‘What to Do When You’re New.’ If you want to know how to break the ice and make a good impression in a new situation, this is your guide. Whether you’re attending a networking event, starting a new college course, feeling nervous about your first day at a new [Read more…]
If you feel that you’re stuck in a career rut, a life coach may be able to help you. Life coaches not only help you build your self-esteem, but they can help you with many aspects of your career, from goal setting to improving your public speaking. What’s more, you can see a life coach [Read more…]