How to access the hidden jobs market
Are you tired of scouring job boards and coming up empty handed? The hidden jobs market may be just what you need to land something to really rock your boat. Many jobs never get advertised but are filled by disparate means including word of mouth, recommendations and “oh, I see you’ve been hanging around here […]
Effective networking strategies for introverts
Networking can be daunting, especially for introverts or those who find traditional networking events uncomfortable. However, effective networking doesn’t have to involve large crowds or forced conversations. Here’s how you can approach it in a way that suits your personality: Focus on quality over quantity Instead of trying to connect with as many people as […]
Make LinkedIn work for you in job-searching phase
Q: I have a LinkedIn account, but I don’t really update it much. My last two jobs are not on there and I think my qualifications may even need some tweaking to reflect recent courses I have done. I am now on the job trail. I work in the marketing area. Should I overhaul my […]
It’s your career – make your own moves
Q: I’m reasonably happy in my current department. It’s a large company and now an opportunity has come up in another area that will attract a lot of external and some internal candidates. The role would mean a complete career change for me, but I have skills appropriate to the new area. However, my manager, […]
How to prove you’re not over the hill
Q: I recently retired after working in the same company for 34 years. During that time, I built up good experience in office management was highly regarded by my employers. I am 61 years of age. I feel I have made a mistake by retiring early as I am already bored. What are my chances […]
How to keep your eyes on the prize in short-term role
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 I can make a name for myself and possibly stay on after the six […]
Unexpected promotion opportunity may just be too soon
Q: This might strike you as an unusual scenario. An unexpected promotional opportunity has certainly taken me by surprise. Just two months ago I started a new role and I’m only finding my feet. However, the company is expanding rapidly, and our department comprises an experienced manager and five of us who have joined the […]
The world really is your oyster
One unexpected benefit of the pandemic has been the opportunity to work or study from your location, rather than having to relocate. Staying local is now an option that was never open to many of us before Covid-19. Employers, colleges and universities have adapted and changed the world of work and study resulting in more […]
How to stay on the radar while working from home
Q: I’ve been working from home for six months now. While I like a lot about it, I sometimes feel isolated. I also suspect I may miss out on opportunities in the future. About half the members of our team have returned to the workplace and I feel they could be stealing a march on […]
How to make the most of second college chance
Q: I started a college degree, but I was young and foolish, and the course didn’t suit me. I lumbered along for a year and a half before cutting my (well, my parents’) losses. The following year I started again and this time I enjoyed the course much more and saw it through to completion, […]