Considering a career as a teacher? Whether you’re just starting out, or you want to change careers, here’s what you need to know. 5 great reasons to be a teacher You’ll have amazing job satisfaction from extremely varied work that makes a real difference You get to see the results of all your [Read more…]
Having a strong brand is vital for a new business. If you’re an entrepreneur, this article can help you build your brand using some useful online tools. Having a strong brand helps… You stand out in a saturated market Your target customers find you Build trust with your customers Make marketing and advertising more effective Give you [Read more…]
A digital detox is all about ‘switching off’ from the digital devices that have become such a big part of our daily lives, in favour of social interaction in the physical world and improved physical and mental health. Technology has brought huge improvements to our lives, yet spending too much time in front [Read more…]
The latest data from LinkedIn has shown that the most in-demand skills for employers are increasingly including soft skills (Soft skills can be defined as personal qualities or traits that allow the individual to interact harmoniously and effectively with other people.) So what are the most in-demand soft skills? And how can you improve yours? [Read more…]
Networking isn’t just useful when you’re looking for a job with a new company – it’s useful when moving up the career ladder in your own company too. It can also be used to expand your industry knowledge and become influential in your field. What is networking really? Career networking is simply making connections with people who [Read more…]
Unsure if you’re getting paid the same as your peers? Here’s how to find out, plus tips on asking for a pay rise, or negotiating your salary for a new job. Look at job listings Look at jobs similar to yours on job sites like Indeed, Monster, Guardian Jobs and LinkedIn and see [Read more…]
Following up on your job application does several things: It shows your interest in the company It gives you another chance to sell yourself It reminds busy employers and recruiters to look at your application when they may be inundated with CVs “Job seekers should know that tenacity is often noted and usually rewarded,” [Read more…]
Get a side hustle More and more people are turning to side hustles in order to increase their earnings. In 2018, 40% of UK workers had a side project, business or part-time job on top of their regular 9 to 5 job. New research has predicted that by 2030 this will have increased to half of the [Read more…]
There are many reasons why you could be struggling to concentrate at work. Perhaps you’re overtired. Maybe it’s as simple as being hungry. You might have too many outside distractions, or a social media addiction. Whatever the reason for your lack of concentration, there are strategies you can put into place to help you get [Read more…]
Finding and training a new employee could cost twice the former employee’s salary. So how can businesses avoid this expense? How much does employee turnover cost? The cost of recruitment can include agency fees, advertising costs, invested time in the interview process and premium membership to social sites like LinkedIn. Not only this, [Read more…]