Lost my job, now what? by Angela Tjalsma August 21, 2020 Q: I have been in work for 24 years. I had a stable job, and no desire to change. Due to COVID-19 and other issues, the company has offered me a redundancy next month. It’s hard not to take this…
Four key skills to improve your emotional intelligence by Angela Tjalsma December 11, 2020 Q: I keep hearing about emotional intelligence. It seems to be a key skill managers seek in their employees. I have a general idea of what it is. But, how do I bring this out of me and even improve…
How to keep your eyes on the prize in short-term role by Angela Tjalsma March 31, 2022 Q: I’ve been offered six months in a company where I would really like to build a long-term career. It is a temporary, short-term role with a September project deadline. Once the project's over, I’ll be gone. Any tips for…
How do I start to discover – and write – my strengths for a… by Angela Tjalsma November 11, 2022 Q: Everything I read and watch about career progression tells me I need to know my strengths. I understand that this is true – but I’ve no idea how to go about it. Where does one start when it comes…
Figuring out the future in current career fog by Angela Tjalsma July 29, 2021 Q: I am thinking about leaving my job. I have no job to go to, nor, indeed, do I hate the one I have, but I feel unfulfilled. Plus, the role is so busy I haven’t the head space to…
