Blog: Seven career questions to ask yourself for 2013

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It’s that time in January when we take stock and decide on our resolutions for the year ahead. So I thought it might be useful to offer my advice on what you should be doing to enhance your career in 2013.   Make time to think about your career. There is nothing more important than […]

Blog: Why HR needs to get out more

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This is a particular hobbyhorse of mine. Put simply we don’t spend enough time in the business. HR as a profession has long been criticised for failure to really understand and contribute to business strategy or to align HR to corporate objectives.   This is much more than just being able to understand the financials, […]

Blog: How to build rapport during a job interview

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Building rapport during a job interview.  It’s not always the brightest and the best who get the job. Often it’s the person who interviews well.   The bond you establish with an interviewer is a very important factor in doing well at interview. From their point of view, when they meet you they’re considering working […]

Blog: The secret of good networking

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Most people know that networking is an important business skill but most people avoid and dislike it.   That's because most people fail to understand what networking is all about and only network with people they like.   Networking success depends on reciprocity – it works because you are willing and able to trade or […]

Blog: How often should I change my job?

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The job for life no longer exists. Modernisation of the world of work means many employees must now work harder to turn their dream career into reality. The old career paths have disappeared and you have to take responsibility for your career and progress. Perhaps you feel you’ve reached a career ceiling but still have the […]