You’ve applied for the job, waited several weeks and at last received a response. To your delight, you have an interview. The company say they will be in contact the next day with details, but no email materialises. The following week you give the company a call. They apologise and send you an email in […]
The effective networker
As a new business owner, networking is probably one of the many ways you are promoting your business. But how do you become an effective networker? There’s no point in going to networking events only to stand in the corner and watch others mingle. Sometimes you might think you’d rather work from home in your […]
The Exit Interview from an employer’s perspective
The Exit Interview is one of the most frequently overlooked and undervalued pieces of documentation. The amount of information you can assimilate from this one interview is enormous, and a hugely helpful tool in shaping your future practices of the business. Whenever an employee leaves an organisation, they have a story to share. It is […]
Continuing Professional Development
When a business struggles, the training budget is often the first to be cut. Unfortunately, this can damage its employees’ development. If this happens to you, think about what you can do independently to enhance your career. If you commit to continuing professional development (CPD), you are likely to be more motivated to achieve your career […]
Interview checklist
Below is an interview checklist to run through before your next interview. Know your CV and research the company Know your CV inside out. Take a copy of the CV you sent to apply for the job and a copy of the job description and can identify relevant examples from your experience that mirror the […]
When should I leave my job?
Knowing when to leave your job is almost as important as getting the job in the first place. And, certainly at the beginning, there is great optimism that the new employee and employer are going to have a long and flourishing relationship. However things don’t always work out that way and there’s no shame in […]
