After working for the same company for five years, you feel like it’s time to move on. The job no longer excites you and every time you leave work, you feel exhausted and worn out. Perhaps you are looking for a new challenge in a different sector? You need something that sparks your enthusiasm and…
So someone stole your idea or worse yet, put you completely under the bus during a meeting with your boss! Sure there’s something to be said for protecting yourself by avoiding all contact with the offender. I mean after all only an idiot exposes themselves to someone that can’t be trusted a second time right?…
If your plans include a career change you’ll need to know some tips and tricks for conducting a successful job search. To help, here are three ways to conduct a successful job search: Make Yourself an Obvious Fit for the Job Chances are, you’ll be applying online for a job. There’s also a very good…
It doesn’t matter whether your career goal is to achieve a promotion, a new role, a pay rise, or something entirely different. Whatever you want to achieve requires a plan. Not just hoping for the best. A plan of how you are going to make your goal become a reality. Specific actions, time frames, and…
You’re going to be offered the job. Or at least you’re pretty sure you are going to be. You’re thrilled and picturing yourself in the big chair and doing whatever it is that salary you will be doing for this role. But don’t break out the champagne and dancing shoes just yet. There’s one more…
Is it time to get that inept co-worker fired? Be honest, you’ve silently wished for the day your co-worker ‘Joe’ (not his real name of course) would hear two little words that would make your life SO much easier. Once you realize you’ve spent more time dreaming about ‘Joe’ hearing, “You’re Fired” than wondering who…
You’ve come to the right post if you want to know how to cope in a bad workplace and seek an alternative whilst working in one. For you there could be many reasons why you detest working in a particular environment. For me there was several reasons but I had to learn how to cope…
During economic downturns and hard times, lots of companies put the brakes on the Learning and Development department, and before you know it, that Project Management course that your boss told you was essential for you to be considered for that next the job role is no more than a pipe dream. So in these…
Understanding and adapting your communication to the accepted style of business can have a substantial impact on your career potential, how much you enjoy your work, and how your contributions are recognized. Your interactions with others are the foundation of how you build and manage your image, reputation, and relationships. Communication is the mechanism of…
Finding a new job can be stressful, but also very exciting. A fresh start and a new opportunity to learn and deliver. If you are at the job interview stage, you have passed the hardest part- getting the interview in the first place. The job interview itself is the time to shine and let your…