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Top three plan b jobs
Life often doesn’t turn out quite like you expect, whether because of a change in…
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Fake it till you make it: how to ooze confidence at a job interview when you really don’t have it
Lacking self confidence can come across very negatively when speaking to people – and even more so when you’re in a job interview.
You know that you’re really shy and coy, but to the other person or people on the interview panel, you look aggressive, or arrogant or awkward. These are all deal breakers when you’re trying to get your next dream job.
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Podcast: How to apply for flexible working – the proper way
Applying for flexible working can be daunting - especially if your boss has already tried to put you off the idea verbally. But a conversation in passing shouldn't stop you from making a statutory application.
Hold your tongue – how to stay professional
Heard the saying, ‘We have two ears and one tongue so that we would listen more and talk less’?
Yes, you love your children and everything they do, and all the great things your family gets up to but sometimes too much information can come back to bite you on the proverbial. Especially in the workplace. Here’s how to make sure you don;t get stung.
How to relaunch your career…the three C’s you should consider
Whether you’re returning to work after a break to look after the children or have wound up a business, there are three things that you should consider before agreeing new terms for a job (old or new).
Asking for a pay rise this year? Here’s how…
Thinking of asking your employer for a much-needed pay rise but just don’t have the confidence to do it in case you fall flat on your face? In a series of articles from ” by xxxx, we will be serialising the steps you can take to muster up the confidence and assertiveness to ask for what you deserve.
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How to stop being dumped on…and say no without the guilt
Being a help to others is a good trait to have, but if you are personal dumping ground to all who know you, it can be a tiring occupation to say the least. But how do you break free from the chains of compassion without feeling guilty?
Being assertive and having enough confidence to say “No” is a learned behaviour – some people learn it earlier on in life, and others learn after years of being taken advantage of…some never learn.
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What to buy your boss for Christmas…
Buying your line manager a present for Christmas can be a little tricky – you don’t want to look like your sucking up, but if you don’t make the effort, you could end up looking like you don’t like him or her. And even if the latter’s true, you don’t necessarily want them to know that, do you?
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Thinking about asking your boss to work from home? Here’s some food for thought…
In June this year, the government rolled out the right to request flexible working to everyone – whether a parent or not. While there are those are all for this, many parents feel slighted.
If you’re a working parent, there may be more ‘competition’ in the flexible working stakes, so you need to make sure that you make your application as watertight as possible. Here are some tips:
Three ways to maximise your free time at home
Some people view their free time at home as just a precious respite from work, the kids or other responsibilities that they may have. However, your home is the most perfect place to explore new interests and ideas.
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Why you should consider using an interactive infographic for your CV
Infographics have been popping in up in online articles and in business proposals and projects for years as a way to show data or information in a concise and eye-appealing manner. Recently, people have been taking this notion and implementing them in their CVs.
While the normal paper CV might have gotten the job done in the past it might be time to switch to an electronic CV with interactive infographics to keep up with the competition.
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Business trip? How to stay in touch with your family while you work away
Whilst travelling for business is considered a perk for many professionals, it can also be problematic for family-orientated people who do not want to spend extended periods away from the people they love.
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Four things you can do during your lunch break
Whether it’s one hour or half an hour, finding something to do during lunch that can help you stay on top of things, and distress ca be challenging.
Here are some ideas that won’t break the bank:
How to survive as a new manager
Congrats – you got the promotion, or new job! Now that the best is yet to come, here are some tips to help you succeed in your new role.
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Five time wasters and how to avoid them – part 1
These days, it seems that everyone is trying to fit a week’s worth of work into a day. While it may look like the epitome of efficiency efficiency, are you really making progress of just deceiving yourself?
Here are five time wasting activities you probably don’t even realise that you’re doing and how to avoid them.
How to apply for a job when you’ve been off the market for a while
Are you preparing to go back to work when your little one starts school or nursery in September? Are you looking for work so you can get the social off your back? Do you hate your current job and want to find something else to do?
Whatever the case may be, deciding that you want to look for work is half the battle, so well done on taking that first step! To get the ball rolling, here are some steps to finding your next dream job:
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How to get the confidence to speak and get noticed in meetings work
Whether it’s with the managing director or your juniors, meetings are a two-way process, and everyone should make a good solid input…or not be there at all.
If you shy away from speaking at meetings because you’re worried about saying something wrong, don’t want to get shut down, or just don’t have the confidence, here are some tips to help you speak up and get noticed during meetings at work:
Five ways to reduce pressure and improve productivity, increase self confidence and build better coworker relationships
Do you find yourself having to work harder to achieve the same amount, feeling less confident about your outputs and experiencing fewer productive interactions with others at work?
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How to speak to non-technical people about your work without boring and alienating them
Have you ever spoken to an industry expert who blinded you with science and made you feel completely alienated? And bored you stiff…
Nine golden rules to effective communication at home, work and in business
Everyone has at least one thing that they are good at in life. Some are good at making others laugh, others are natural organisers, and some are fantastic communicators. All these skills, however, are essential at some point in our lives – and if you don’t know how to communicate effectively, it can have a damning effect on many areas of your life.
Here are nine golden rules for effective communication that you can use in your home, workplace and business: