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3 Strategies For Negotiating A Remote Working Arrangement According to Gallup, 43% of Americans report that they work remotely at least some of the time. In addition to this, millennials have indicated that they want flexible working arrangements. This includes the remote working. In spite of this, there are still managers and organizations that are […]

Skills minister Anne Milton: ‘The default should not just be university Anne Milton believes apprenticeships offer a vital alternative to university for school leavers  Anne Milton MP: ‘No matter how bright you are, there are other options out there.’ Photograph: Martin Godwin for the Guardian Anne Milton is passionate about apprenticeships and struggles to see why […]

3 People You Should Connect With When Changing Careers As much as I don’t prefer my emotions, motivations or outlook to be driven by others, the people around me do have an impact on how I’m feeling about my circumstances and what I believe is possible for my future. Whenever I’ve gone through a major […]

How to be happy in midlife Various studies have shown us that we’re at our unhappiest in middle age123. But rather than waste time mourning lost youth, why not make your middle years marvellous? Here are seven easy ways to do it: 1. Don’t get stuck in a rut Take up a new hobby, learn a […]

Your cover letter is your first chance to get noticed. Make sure yours is tailored to the exact job on offer. Do’s and Don’ts  Do keep it succinct. Your cover letter should never exceed 1 page. A good rule of thumb is to keep it between 70% and 90% of A4 (standard paper size). This is […]

These are the 5 “super skills” you need for jobs of the future Work is changing, so to stay ahead you’ll need to master these skills that you probably didn’t learn in college. Chances are your job description has changed over the past five years. Or maybe your role didn’t even exist a short time […]

7 Tips to Increase Traffic From Social Networks The most effective way  to increase traffic is to increase content on your site and increase the sharing of that content, will also get more fans and followers, get more social media engagement, build relationships with your audience and reach a wider audience. 1. Maintain an Active […]

4 Ways Job Seekers Can Get Found on LinkedIn I’m often asked by my clients how they can be found by recruiters on LinkedIn. That’s a great question, and contrary to what my job seekers think, optimizing your profile is not enough. Sure, having a profile that contains the proper keywords is important, but being found by […]

Square Pegs in Round Holes The Wrong Job Writer and broadcaster Emma Kennedy studied law and worked as a solicitor for five years before realising she was in the wrong job. A string of studies have produced worrying evidence that Emma is far from alone – they suggest that as many as 75 per cent of […]

How To Nail The Interview When You Need To Meet With Almost Everyone At The Company and have Multiple Interviews Have you ever tried to arrange for you and your group of friends to get together, see a movie and grab a quick bite to eat? It sounds like a great idea until you ask the […]