Four key skills to improve your emotional intelligence
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 on it? (BC, email). A: It is a skill definitely on demand. It’s about quickly […]
Tips to flourish when you’re the remote ‘newbie’
Q: I’ve been lucky; I’ve just landed a new job in a good company. Due to the current situation this office role is in a remote setting and it may stay that way. I was hired remotely am struggling to understand how I am going to be able to learn the job without a physical […]
Preparing for an interview is a bit like gold mining
Q: I need some advice on preparing for an interview. There are not many opportunities like this in the current climate and I need to do well. I understand research and preparation are crucial. But what else would it take to get to be the chosen one? (BC, email). A: It is harder to be […]
I’ll just wait until January to job search..
Q: I have been looking for a job for a couple of months now. I have applied to a few positions but unfortunately haven’t been successful so far. It’s already November and I don;t see many new roles being advertised. With Christmas approaching I think I may stop for a while and start my […]
Crashing the glass ceiling
Q: I am a professional female. I consider myself competent and ambitious. I am looking for a position of responsibility. It seems that most of those jobs are held and hired by men. The result is, more men. How do I access those roles when it seems really impossible? (BC, email). A: It may seem […]
“No” can be a complete sentence, you know
Q: There is just too much to do. I have a full-time job, family and personal responsibilities. Work is spilling over into my weekends to meet deadlines and there seems to be nothing I can do about it. Please help (BC, email). A: This is happening to many of us. Our ‘to do’ list never gets done. […]
How to become the unicorn candidate
Q: I’m searching for a new role. The very act of going through jobs advertised online is getting to me. The list of qualifications and requirements expected in many of them is simply unreal. I don’t think I can fulfil half of what they are seeking. In fact, I doubt anybody can. Should I apply […]
Remote internship can bring future benefits
Q: I am a university student finishing my degree. The current situation is not allowing me to have a part-time job or any work experience, either related or unrelated to my course. I haven’t built a network of contacts yet and amn’t sure where to start? How can I build some knowledge of the real […]
Make working from home work for you
Q: I’ve enjoyed working from home as a temporary thing. The routine was new. Now, my company is making us permanent remote employees. I’m not sure how I feel. I fear it may affect my career and mental health. Any advice? (BC, email). A: A lot has been written about working from home – some […]
Online training for your career
Q: I am working full time, but because of the COVID-19 situation, I am thinking about taking a few online training courses to improve my career options in case of lay-off or redundancy. What are the general tips you would offer before embarking on some courses – when I go online, I get overwhelmed by […]