How to update your CV
If it’s been a while since you’ve been in the job market, the chances are you will need to update your CV. Or, to put it another way, your chances of landing a job that meets your requirements will increase if you update your CV. There is a skill to updating a CV, and...
How to prepare for networking when it’s out of your comfort zone
I spend a lot of time involved in networking, both face to face and on-line. Networking is all about connecting, introducing, collaborating, sharing, influencing, impacting – essentially meeting people. Networking has been one of the most significant ways we have...
How to stay productive when working from home
Guest Blog: Gemma Lacby There are many fantastic ways to make money from home now. But staying productive as you work from home can be a huge challenge. The home is littered with distractions such as the pushy cat that tries to compete with your computer for...
5 things to do during the summer holidays to boost your return to work
Securing your ideal job doesn’t happen overnight and involves a lot more than just applying for a job. Maybe you set yourself a goal to return to work this year or decided that you want to change jobs or set-up your own business. Maybe you’ve got yourself a plan...
How to become a workplace gender diversity ambassador
Men, it’s time to step up, take the lead and become a workplace gender diversity ambassador. With the introduction of gender pay gap reporting last year, there has never been a brighter spotlight shone on the need to get more women into senior positions and close the...
Top tips for interviews after a career break
Attending a job interview after a career break can seem pretty daunting. Fortunately, the rules haven’t changed too much. As long as you adhere to these following steps, you’ll find yourself easing back into your desired job role in no time. Research the company...
10 tips for a stress-free return to work wardrobe
#finding your new work wardrobe without the stress Whether you’re returning to work after a short break or it’s been years since you were a feature in the workplace, there are many decisions to make: Return to the same job? Return to the same industry? Try something...
5 tips for family well-being
Family well-being means different things to different families, but generally it can be defined as a family that functions well together, is supportive of its members and resilient – able to cope with whatever life throws at them. Managing the competing demands...
Bouncing back from interview rejection
Bouncing Back from interview rejection There is nothing as disheartening as going to a job interview, feeling terrific when you walk out the door, and then never hearing anything from the company. Well, perhaps that is not quite true, as hearing from the company that...
Recruiters specialising in flexible working
Below is a list of flexible working recruiters - recruitment organisations focusing on hiring for roles with flexible working arrangements. We often get asked for such a list – and here it is! As more employers realise that both men and women seek and value...