When you think about creative jobs, what probably comes to mind is being an artist, a writer or perhaps even an athlete such as a soccer or tennis player. But there are few jobs that don’t include at least an element of creativity, even if they seem pretty uncreative on paper. Most jobs feature a […]
Continue readingJob interviews are one of the times in your life when you most need to appear your most confident whilst often feeling a complete lack in confidence inside. They are a stressful experience for almost everyone, no matter how qualified you might be for the role or how self-assured you might normally be. However, despite […]
Continue readingJob security feels like more and more of a vintage phrase: it’s something your parents may have enjoyed, but only the most retro of your contemporaries claim to have it today. Well, perhaps things aren’t that bad – but the increasing scarcity of permanent, reliable work certainly increases the value of those jobs that are […]
Continue readingIf you’ve been running a side hustle for a little while, you’ll know how rewarding it can be to make a bit of extra cash on the side doing something you love. So just imagine how good it would feel to say that’s how you make your entire living. It may be a bit premature […]
Continue readingToo many people are making do by living paycheque-to-paycheque because their regular job doesn’t pay enough to provide any extra spending money – but they don’t have the confidence to go out and start their own business. Yet, today it’s easier than ever to dip your toes into the pool of entrepreneurship using your undervalued […]
Continue readingFiguring out your EQ – emotional intelligence – and how to develop it can be one of the best tools you can have when it comes to both your personal and professional life. Emotional intelligence has always been a part of human existence, although it took until 1964 for Michael Beldoch to give it a name and it […]
Continue readingMaking an impact with the emails you send can be a tricky business. If you’re looking for work or for a placement, you’re probably in the midst of firing off messages to all the top employers and industry figures in your area and maybe even further afield. Yet, such people receive a ton of emails […]
Continue readingThere’s nothing wrong with being hard working, but there are times when your drive and energy can wind up being counterproductive – and actually reverse your progress. Taking on too much just makes you less productive and only leads to missed deadlines, impaired quality of work and burnout. Which aren’t things you want taken into […]
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