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Why Learnability is Increasingly Important in the Job Search Process
8 months ago by Daniel StackIn today’s changing jobs market, we are seeing shifts in what employers are looking for within the assessment and recruitment processes. There is a new trait that is being prioritised when hiring that will help organisations build teams to get the most out of new technologies and their employees – and that’s the Learnability Quotient (LQ). What is LQ? While the terms IQ (int...
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Upskilling from home - Career development resources
9 months ago by Daniel StackWe all know that today regular upskilling is the new normal for workers hoping to stay relevant and employable throughout their career. Career development and upskilling requires consistent effort, and when you work remotely there are certain things that you should keep in mind. You shouldn’t feel the need to jump into a rigorous study programme if you’re not changing career...
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How To Boost Your Professional Skills During Lockdown
10 months ago by Kevin MinnisAs we all settle into new ways of remote working and collaborating, now is a good time to take stock of which professional skills you have that increase your value as an employee, and which skills may need to be updated to meet changing demands. While some of the more traditional professional development opportunities, such as workshops, conventions and conferences, have bee...
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Learning on the job - four key steps you can take today
almost 2 years agoAre you looking for a new job, or recently been successful in securing a new one? Maybe you're in a role where you need to up-skill yourself to be able to do your job well? If the answer is yes, you will be considering how to make sure you can take on all the learning information you need, but at the same time perform to your maximum during the period of change. Learning on...
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Become a better employee in 7 easy steps
almost 2 years agoYou may have set yourself a tonne of goals since the beginning of the year; to exercise more, eat healthier or to learn something new. But how many of you have set goals to improve your way of working and become a great employee in the process? Investing time into your career development is a great way to become an invaluable employee in a competitive market. Not just to imp...
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Everything you need to know about working in a call centre
over 2 years agoAre you the one people flock to when they have a problem because they know you can solve it? Do you keep your cool under pressure and enjoy helping others? Want flexibility from a role? If the answer is yes to all then you should consider working in a call centre. You’ve got the character for succeeding in the industry but what else do you need to know about this line of wor...
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Starting a new job
about 3 years agoWaiting to start a new job is daunting, the ‘newbie nerves’ may start to kick in and we don’t blame you. Just remember the hard interview process is over and you can look forward to kick-starting your new role! We put together a short video to remind you how you can fit into your new workplace and become an essential part of the team in no time. Make your first day at your n...
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Handling your appraisal
about 3 years agoThere’s no better opportunity to big yourself up and to show your line manager how you’re performing at work than in an appraisal. It’s also a chance for you to talk about your future ambitions and how you can achieve them with some well thought out objectives put in place. Here’s how you can get the most out of your appraisal: Time to evaluate - Get out your job description...
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Moving into management
about 3 years agoIt might seem that managing people comes naturally to some people, and to some it does. But if you find yourself wanting to be in a managerial position and not knowing where to start, don’t worry! Becoming a great manager isn’t just about managing people. There are a number of key skills needed to help you become a leader who can motivate and inspire a team to achieve succes...
