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How can I tell if it's time for a new job?
over 7 years ago by Zoe SteelThere's nothing worse than feeling like you're stuck in a rut or unhappy at work. According to Business Insider, an average person will spend 90,000 hours at work over their lifetime - roughly 30%. This is far too long to be unhappy for, so if you're feeling down every morning and dread the office, it could be time for a change. The first step is to evaluate your current ...
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Developing women into the leaders of tomorrow
over 7 years ago by Zoe SteelA gender balanced workforce is a target for most companies operating in a modern market. If you want to ensure you're successfully recruiting, retaining and developing the women within your organisation into great leaders, here are our key steps to take: Assess your organisation Take the time to review your current management structure and ask some important questions....
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Millennials - what happened to the job for life?
over 7 years ago by Zoe SteelIt doesn't seem like so long ago, that the phrase 'job for life' was part and parcel of the recruitment world. It was perfectly conceivable to begin your career at a company, and spend the next forty years slowly working your way up the career ladder, enjoying the certainty that having invested in the company you would be rewarded with an assured role until you wanted to ret...
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Social media - who's looking at your profile?
over 7 years ago by Zoe SteelWhen you're looking for a new role, understandably most of your focus will be on making sure that recruiters and employers are both looking at your CV. Whilst this is a great place to start, you shouldn't forget the online presence that you already have. Your social media profiles are important when you're actively looking for a new role and if you're not looking just yet...
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The changing face of your CV
over 7 years ago by Zoe SteelAs your career progresses, it's important that your CV changes too. Whether you're just starting out in the workplace, looking for a new challenge or want to go after something completely new, you'll need to design a CV that fits every stage of your career. The first-jobber If you have just come out of education, a qualification-based CV is for you. Placing qualificati...
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How to ask for training and development
over 7 years ago by Zoe SteelRequesting training can be a scary prospect if it isn't freely encouraged in your workplace. Here's how you can make those conversations a little less daunting and get the training you need to get ahead. Why training and development? Before asking for any development or training, think about why you want it in the first place. There's a whole world full of things you c...
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Learning from experience
over 7 years ago by Zoe SteelIt's the age-old recruitment conundrum: take on a worker that has been doing the role for many years and knows the territory inside-out, or opt for a less experienced candidate itching to make their mark. Both courses of action entail financial expenditure and both carry their own benefits and risks. When a crucial position needs filling quickly, it's always tempting to go d...