It’s that moment we all hate. Whether you get the call to step into the boss’s office or receive a complaint from a client or customer, it’s painful to hear someone say they thought you did a bad job. But it’s also valuable information. Knowing where you need to improve your performance is vital to [Read more…]
If there ever was a time when you could leave learning behind when you walked through the school gates for the last time, it’s long gone. These days most of us find that we’re asked to regularly update our skills and go on training courses. And we’re bombarded by information in every aspect of our [Read more…]
When it comes to meetings, whether online or face-to-face, some of us need advice on how to speak more often – and some of us need advice on when to tone it down a bit. The best meetings have plenty of concise, pithy observations, with everyone contributing and everyone listening. If you have too many [Read more…]
“Professional online brand: The unique combination of skills, experience, and personality you showcase online. It’s how you present yourself to potential employers, colleagues, and the wider professional community.” In the digital landscape, your online presence is your career billboard. It’s not just for seasoned executives but everyone in the workforce, including those just starting out. [Read more…]
When it comes to job interviews, some of us aren’t naturals. If you’re the shy and retiring type, it can feel awkward and out of character to start bragging about your achievements. Perhaps that’s why job interviews are notoriously bad at predicting how people will perform in the company: they’re barely better than tossing a [Read more…]
So, you’ve decided that gaining a new qualification is vital to climbing the next rung of the career ladder. Congratulations – but you’re probably wondering how you will fit it all in. Studying is demanding enough when you’re focusing on it full-time. But many mature students returning to education after a spell in the workforce [Read more…]
You’ve had a eureka moment—a spark of genius where your idea shines like a lighthouse beacon. It could be a hobby you’re itching to monetise or a tech innovation that’s nothing short of revolutionary. But before you dive headfirst into the entrepreneurial waters, it’s crucial to gauge whether your brainchild has the makings of a [Read more…]
We all know those days when we hit snooze one too many times, scramble through the morning, and end up feeling like we’re constantly playing catch-up. It’s a domino effect; one sluggish start can throw off your entire day. But what if you could flip the script? Imagine mornings where each task flows into the [Read more…]
Gaining new skills is good for both you and your employer. For you, it means you can tackle a wider range of tasks, solve problems more easily, and have a greater opportunity to climb the career ladder. For your employer, it means a workforce that can handle a variety of challenges without needing to hire [Read more…]
Whether they’re taking time for family responsibilities or combining work and study, more and more people are working part-time: recent research shows almost 8.5m workers have part-time hours, and despite the pandemic, the figures continue to rise. Choosing to work in this way provides some major benefits, primarily flexibility, which helps in balancing personal and [Read more…]