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Our favourite podcasts for learning inspiration

Friday, December 10th, 2021

Whether you’re committed to heading back into education to develop your skills or you just want to keep feeding your curiosity as you journey through your career, there’s a lot you can learn from podcasts.   You can hear direct from experts on the brain, delve deep into the history of human knowledge, and learn [Read more…]

Do you need help discovering your strengths?

Friday, December 10th, 2021

Trying to figure out where you want to go in your career? Whether you’re just starting out, or looking for a complete career change, it always helps to know what your strengths are.   When entering the job market, or looking for a new role, many people allow themselves to focus on their perceived weaknesses, [Read more…]

How to prepare for your first day back in the office

Monday, November 15th, 2021

For a select few of us, the pandemic may have resulted in a permanent move to remote work, emailing clients from a picturesque Cornish hideaway. For everyone else, we’re likely to be heading back to the office at least part of the time.   But over the last few months, office life has changed and [Read more…]

Our favourite podcasts for de-stressing

Monday, November 15th, 2021

Sometimes after a hard day’s work staring at a screen, you come home to relax and stare at a different screen and you think: enough’s enough. There has to be a way to kick back at home without sitting down in front of a glowing rectangle.   Maybe that’s why podcasts for mindfulness, meditation, and [Read more…]

Five ways to stand out in online meetings

Monday, November 15th, 2021

There’s no escaping virtual meetings now. Even if you’re heading back to the office, some of your colleagues might not be: hybrid working means those Zoom or Teams get-togethers are here to stay.   That means if you want to get on in your career, you need to make sure that you’re able to give [Read more…]

Starting out as a freelancer – a beginner’s guide

Monday, November 15th, 2021

Have you considered using your skills to enter the world of self-employment? Being a freelancer allows you to be flexible regarding when you work, what projects you take on, and where you choose to work.   Here’s what you need to know about starting out as a freelancer, from getting started and finding clients to [Read more…]

How to be a great boss for remote employees

Wednesday, October 20th, 2021

Remote working is here to stay, whether it’s full-time WFH or a hybrid mix of office days and days at home. It means that being a good manager increasingly requires you to work with some of your employees at a distance. Since the pandemic began, you’ve probably come across some of the challenges: a lack [Read more…]

The golden rules of LinkedIn etiquette

Wednesday, October 20th, 2021

First impressions are vital on LinkedIn. You just have to think about how long people spend looking at a profile. Different reports suggest this can be anything from 10 seconds to a minute. Either way, you don’t have much time to impress them. Luckily, our golden rules of LinkedIn etiquette can help you do just [Read more…]

Could you change your career?

Wednesday, October 20th, 2021

The short answer is yes, but you’ll probably need a bit more information to assist in making such a big decision. There are many reasons why you may be considering a career change. If one of the following applies to you, read on for our advice on deciding on your next career move, and find [Read more…]

Our favourite podcasts for career motivation

Friday, September 10th, 2021

It’s no wonder podcasts have taken off as a way to get advice and inspiration in your career. After all, they’re easy to fit into your busy life.   Listen on your commute, in the car or on the train. Get some chores done while you catch up on the latest ideas. It’s the perfect [Read more…]

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