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The Wrong Job – Reinventing the Workplace In the second part of her investigation into why so many people in Britain hate their jobs, Emma Kennedy looks at ways to rethink the whole concept of work and the workplace. A string of studies have produced worrying evidence that that as many as 75 per cent of […]

Top tips on negotiating a pay rise Few people turn up to work not expecting to get paid. We exchange our valuable life minutes with our bosses and managers in order to get our hands on cold, hard dosh at the end of the month. Asking for a pay rise is never easy but here […]

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 […]