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How to stand out in any stage of your career
over 1 year ago by Claire Brandon
Whether you’re trying to progress as part of a large team or one of many applicants chasing a new role, trying to set yourself apart from others can often be difficult. Here are five tips to make sure your hard work and talent does not go unnoticed: 1. Stand out from the crowd From my perspective, achieving this comes down to two things: First, you have to understand the commercials. No matt...
How to find your balance between your career and your side hustle
over 1 year ago by Claire Brandon
Are you thinking of starting a new side hustle, or struggling to meet the demands of both your full-time job and your side business? In this blog I will give you some tried and tested tips on how to strike a comfortable balance between your career and the passion project you're pursuing on the side. 1. Plan, Plan, Plan Organisation is key to achieving success in any venture, so you need to mak...
Have gaps in your CV? Here's how to get around this in an interview
over 1 year ago by Claire Brandon
It can be common to have gaps within your CV. Examples can range from looking after a family member or applying for a new job. You may have been travelling abroad, spent your time caring for your children, or decided to go back to education. Gaps are becoming more and more common within people’s careers, as many people find themselves working until they reach their 70s and 80s. This growing tr...
Skype to success in 10 steps
over 1 year ago by Claire Brandon
Skype interviews have become a common feature of the recruitment process, so don’t be surprised if your prospective employer suggests a virtual meet-up ahead of a face-to-face interview. Instead, use these steps to prepare your brilliant (virtual) first impression. 1. Set the scene First and foremost, think about where you are going to have your Skype interview – your home office? Your bedroom?...
Is this September the right time for you to move job?
over 1 year ago by Claire Brandon
When it comes to work, the summer months offer the thrill of setting your favourite out-of-office reply: ‘I am currently on annual leave and will respond to your email upon my return.’ Of course, after your holiday you should return refreshed and ready to tackle whatever your inbox throws at you. But what if the thought of returning to work fills you with dread, and the typical end-of-holiday b...