3 tips to gaining R. E. S. P. E. C. T. When you return to work
No matter how accommodating your workplace is towards working mothers, there’s one thing that’s certain…
Should you go back to work after maternity leave?
The working mum vs stay-at-home mum debate is so old, we grimace every time a piece of ‘research’ tries to pit mums against each other.
The real issue is staying relevant in an ever-changing world, where not staying on top of your game can cost you to sacrifice salary or even your beloved career.
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Five tips for women who hate networking
There are few words in the business world that fill people with dread more than networking. It conjures up all manner of hideous thoughts, and it can often leave people so apprehensive that they end up running for the hills rather than attending the event.
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It’s never to late to do an internship of gain work experience
If you’ve been out of the world of work for a while, or are undergoing a career change it’s you may be struggling to get you foot in the door with an employer. Have you thought of going on an internship or work experience? It’s not just for the twenty something graduate, who has no financial ties, you know.
Health and social care is all the rage, but where can an NVQ in health and social care take you?
Going back to work after maternity leave can often feel like you’re starting out right…
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Thinking about a career change? How about engineering?
Arguably, engineering is still a field that makes most people think of one dominated by male workers. This is not surprising when the number of women going into the profession is still relatively low compared to their male counterparts. However, women are still following the engineer career path and enjoying successful careers, whilst inadvertently helping to change the face of engineering to become a much more unisex occupation.
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How freelancing can give your maternity pay a boost
Maternity leave is often a time when women are trying to keep finances ticking over while they spend time with a new baby. But if you don’t have any savings set aside for the arrival of your bundle of joy, the reduction in finances it can be a big financial shock.
How to return to work in your true fabulousness
School may be out for summer, but are you set for a return back to work after your maternity leave or a break, raising your child?
Being taken seriously in the workplace does have a lot to do with skill and experience, but looking frumpy won’t win you any accolades either.
Summer holidays are looming: how to balance work and family when no work = no money
With the sun out (hopefully) and the children full of cheer at the fun they’ll be having for the next few weeks, you want to keep the atmosphere a fun and positive one. But there’s one cog in the wheel – you have to work.
If yours is a business that is term-time only, kudos to you! But for the rest of us who don’t have that luxury, business has to continue (seemingly) as usual. And here’s how it can.
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How to get ahead in the competitive world of accounting
If you have a passion for organisation and numbers, and you don’t mind putting in plenty of hard work, a career in accountancy could be for you. Work in this field can be rewarding and challenging, and it is often highly paid. However, rising up the ranks is not always easy, so if you’re to succeed, you’ll need to be determined. It also helps to have a plan, and this brief guide covers the basics if you want to kick start your career.
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Why an urban planning career could be right up your street
It may not be an obvious career choice, but urban planning is definitely worth considering as an option. With graduate employment rates typically close to 90%, this industry offers good prospects, an interesting and varied work load and the possibility of working in the private, public or even charitable sectors.
How to cope when you miss out on a promotion…note to Ed Miliband and Nick Clegg
Today, David Cameron’s Conservative Party won the General Election, and his arch enemies Nick Clegg and Ed Miliband lost out bitterly.
If you’ve ever lost out to a colleague when you both tried out for a promotion, you’ll understand what the Labour Party, Liberal Democrats and the there parties are feeling right now.
Woman quits £60,000 a year job to sell ice cream on an island…would you?
Is it ever too late to change your career? Well, only if you say so. The term ‘mature student’ was coined for a reason – to give anyone who decided (in adult life) that they wanted to change careers to have the opportunity to do just that.
If you think about the fact that we are living a lot longer these days, deciding to retrain in your forties, fifties (or later) means you can enjoy several decades of life doing what you enjoy – and why not?
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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.