September 5, 2011
Career Change, Career Goals & Planning, Job Searching
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“Don’t wait, the time will never be just right”
- Napoleon Hill
It’s September, the summer’s over, the days are getting shorter and soon enough the weather will begin to change too.
And soon enough you’ll forget that big goal or great idea you came up with over the summer holidays.
You know…..your plan to change jobs, shift careers or starting a side business to run from home. Or maybe you decided on moving abroad or taking a sabbatical. Or possibly writing a book / starting a new blog?
Whatever the idea, the key is to get started quickly using these 5 tips:
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August 15, 2011
Career Change, Job Searching, Leadership, Redundancy
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Last week’s riots in London and across England were not about social deprivation, the economy or joblessness.
August 10, 2011
Career Change, CVs/Resumes, Job Searching
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“How To Make Your CV / Resume Stand Out”
11th August 2011
A quick reminder of this week’s upcoming webinar for anyone looking for a mew job or changing careers:
- Understand the difference between a ‘Good CV’ and a ‘Great CV’
- Learn the 3 most important factors in ensuring your CV stands out and secures more interviews
- The Do’s and Don’ts of CV writing
- Secure more interviews much faster
- Potentially increase your earnings by better positioning your value on the CV
- Reduce the time spent on producing and editing CVs
- Reduce the stress and hassle involved in producing the CV
- Avoid missing out on job opportunities because your CV “isn’t quite ready yet”
August 1, 2011
Career Change, Career Goals & Planning, Job Searching, Redundancy
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- Shall I change jobs this year or stay where I am?
- Shall I change careers now or continue in the same profession?
- Shall I accept the redundancy package or decline it?
- Shall I return to work after maternity leave or do I just resign?
- Shall I start that new business idea or is it too risky?
- Shall I relocate and move city / country – or shall I just stay here?
- Shall I head off to Business School and study for an MBA / MSc?
Decisions Decisions
July 25, 2011
Career Change, Career Goals & Planning, Job Searching, Networking, Recruitment
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It’s summer, everyone is away and nothing happens right?
Wrong!
The next 6 weeks plays a crucial part in setting the platform for the final quarter of 2011. Here are 5 things you could be doing over the next few weeks:
July 21, 2011
Career Change
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Just a quick note to let you know about a FREE webinar I’m delivering for job seekers in collaboration with the global recruitment firm, Kelly Services.
Scheduled for 11th August the webinar will be focused around “How To Create A CV/Resume That Stands Out” (scroll down for all the details or simply visit www.kellywebinars.com)
As you’ll see from the timings below, the webinar is aimed at Kelly Services’ candidate base across the Asia-Pacific region (….which means I’ll be running it 5am UK time!). But you’re welcome to register from any part of the world and we’ll send you a link to the recorded webinar and slides afterwards if you are unable to wake up in the middle of the night like me to listen in.
To register for the complimentary webinar and reserve your place, click here.
Again, for all the details scroll below or head to www.kellywebinars.com.
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July 15, 2011
Career Change, Change & Uncertainty, Redundancy
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Every problem, every challenge and every thorn in your side is here to teach you a lesson
And once you learn the lesson, you get to move on.
Fail to learn the lesson (or run away from it) and it keeps coming back in various guises (different people, different situations, different conditions).
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July 13, 2011
Career Change, Career Goals & Planning, Change & Uncertainty
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Most people have a vague idea about the type of change they’d like to make (even if they never share them with anyone else).
Maybe it’s a new career, maybe it’s a move to a life near the sea or the countryside. Or maybe it’s the dream to become self employed or have a flexible freelance career to create that elusive work-life balance.
But despite these grand plans and very good intentions, many people never get their ideas off ground as they simply overthink things.
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May 27, 2011
Career Change, Networking, Redundancy
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The media often paints a gloomy picture of the prospects for people looking for a new job in their 50s.
But if that’s you, or someone you know, remember that being in your 50s and out of work is not the end of the world. Rather than being “Finished At Fifty”, this is just a new beginning in your life and career.
People can, and do, get new jobs after 50. Here are ten tips to help.
1. Stop thinking and talking about your age
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May 24, 2011
Career Change, Career Goals & Planning, Meaning & Purpose
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Many individuals want to do “meaningful work” or find careers that are “more fulfilling”.
But they’re putting it off until “some day” when the kids have left home, they’ve paid off the mortgage and they’ve some time to breathe.
Many leaders struggle to engage and retain employees.
They keep dangling carrots (fancy titles, pay rises and bonuses) to keep people happy – but that’s simply not sustainable commercially. And there’s plenty of scientific proof to show that money does NOT motivate people. Whereas helping your workforce achieve meaning and purpose does.
Here’s a much faster and more effective solution to these problems:
1. Define meaningful work
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