Posts about career, jobs, interviews and success at work.
Have you just taken on your first managerial role? (Congratulations!) You won’t want to miss these 10 valuable tips!I remember my first position as a manager. It was a nerve-racking time as I don’t think anybody (no matter what they say!) is really ready for it. We can go on managerial training courses, and read […]
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Are you a new Project Manager? Then you won’t want to miss these tips to get begin a string of successful projects!
25 Tips For New Project Managers Read More »
People like people like themselves. This is a well-researched (and often written about) fact. Did you know there is a way to build rapport with colleagues or clients by mirroring their language?You might have already heard about ‘mirroring’ body-language to build rapport (if not, then check out my post 7 Ways To Become Liked in
3 Language Strategies for Building Rapport with Colleagues and Clients Read More »
Hey folks I’ve just been given a link by my buddy David Perry, author of Guerrilla Marketing for Job Hunters 3.0. It’s a FREE preview of the book. Find out more right here.
Exclusive FREE Preview of Guerrilla Marketing for Job Hunters 3.0 Read More »
Here are 10 things to do to stop people sneering at you as you walk by their desk!
10 Tips for Being a Nicer Colleague to Work With Read More »
Many workers aspire to be entrepreneurs. Do you have what it takes?
Do You Have What it Takes to be a Successful Entrepreneur? Read More »
If I was to ask 1,000 managers what they really want from an employee, what do you think they would say? At the nub of it, managers desire excellence more than anything else. How do we know if we are delivering excellence?
What Do Our Managers REALLY Want From Us? Read More »
If you’re a manager responsible for the management, development and appraisal of a team, then you will know what a serious responsibility it is, and, how much time the process takes up.
Performance Management and Appraisals the Easy Way Read More »
Maybe it’s time to restore our work-life balance?
5 Powerful Tips to Restore Your Work-Life Balance Read More »
Nowadays, we all do ‘business writing’. I don’t just mean crafting clever prose for marketing purposes, or snappy powerpoint presentations. Email, memos and even instant messaging are examples of business writing too. To communicate clearly, effectively (and impressively), it’s important to get these things right!
8 Ways to Improve Your Business Writing Style Read More »
Do you want to be a great leader of team meetings? Here are 10 tips to do just that!
10 Tips to Make Team Meetings Successful Read More »
How often have you been told “That’s a Bad Idea“? Well here’s the thing; There is no such thing as a bad idea. No idea is bad, in itself, but perhaps ‘executing’ the idea could be. Let me explain…When someone says that an idea is bad, I tell them to take a hike. An idea
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If you work at home frequently, like me, then you’ll know how difficult it can be to decide on what equipment to use that can produce a professional result when we need it, but won’t break the bank. Of all the office equipment choices that must be made for professional use at home use, the
How to Find a Printer Designed for Office & Home Use Read More »
We all want job security, right? Ask yourself, what does job security look like/feel like? Does it really exist?
What Is Job Security (and does it really exist?) Read More »
Let’s take a look and compare the average job salaries from a list of white collar jobs and a list of blue collar jobs.
Who Makes More – Professor or Prison Guard? (A comparison of pay for different jobs) Read More »
How often do you feel like you’re stuck in your job and can’t find a way to fix it or move on?
Stuck In A Rut? No You Are Not Read More »
Want to know how to increase your pay in your chosen career path? Here, I show you how to make it happen
Future Career Choices By Industry: What’s Your Next Move? Read More »
Are you tempted by Bright Lights… Big City? Whilst it’s true that the most varied pool of well-paid and progressive jobs can be found in the metropolis, moving there for work is not always great for the pocket. Here, you can discover the Cost Of Living in a city before you move.
Pain In The Pocket: Consider Cost Of Living Before Moving Cities For A Job Read More »
With the economy struggling, many job-hunters are looking for a new career that can last. They need to find out what are the best jobs for the future. Here are the careers that are forecast for strong growth over the next decade, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics projections through 2016.
Looking For A New Job? Here Are 8 In Demand Careers For The Future Read More »
If you’re like me, then you’ll be looking forward to a relaxing holiday season. Not longer after we return to work, we’ll be facing our annual performance appraisal! So not to be caught in the headlights, now is a great time to easily prepare for our appraisal.
It’s Time To Prepare For Your Annual Performance Appraisal… (yes it is!) Read More »
Working in paradise. Sure, it sounds too good to be true. But as the working world becomes more mobile, and the web makes job information easier than ever to find, more people are taking extended breaks to sunny winter destinations – all while getting paid.
From Ice Cold to Sizzling Hot: Enjoy the Sun with these Seasonal Jobs Read More »
