I’ve had a surprising number of calls during this COVID period from people wanting to explore career options. The lock-down seems to have allowed people to reflect on their current role. “Should I be looking for a new role?” is the question I am being asked. First and foremost: I avoid ever giving “career advice”. […]
Is it time to ‘polish up’ your resume?
There is no single, correct format for a resume. They can come in hundreds of different styles and formats, each fulfilling its purpose of introducing you to the potential employer (reviewer). Now is the time to polish up your resume. It is therefore far easier to question the value of common inclusions in a resume. […]
How to resign and preserve the relationship
Resigning from a job is difficult. We’ve all done it yet is does not get easier. Whether you have been with your current employer for 12 months or 12 years, there will always be a level of discomfort when announcing you are leaving. What follows are some basic reminders when moving jobs. This simple advice […]
Starting a new role? Your steps to success
Early days in a new organisation can be ‘interesting’. Most of us have landed in a new job and felt, to some extent, overwhelmed by the amount of information we’ve needed to digest. Even in organisations with well-structured induction plans there is still a sense of being too reliant on others to find your feet. […]
Making a good first impression at interview
If you are going for a job interview, you know just how important it is to make a great impression. The old saying is very true: ‘You never get a second chance to make a good first impression’. Job interviews can be daunting; yes, we all get nervous when it is our own […]
