Since early history, humans have crafted languages in order to communicate better. From the hieroglyphics of the Egyptians to the classical Latin of ancient Rome, languages have evolved and grown into the recognisable tongues we know today. Fast forward to the 21st century and the language that’s becoming more and more popular is that of zeros and ones, of brackets and asterisks, of ampersands and exclamation points. The name of that language? Coding. Continue reading Why coding is the new ‘language’ of the world
We all expect to answer questions at a job interview. The interviewer needs to ask a list of questions to assess your skills, experience and fit for the role they’re recruiting for.
Continue reading The one question you should ask your interviewer
Digital technology is having a huge impact on both society and the workplace, generating unprecedented and constant change. Increasing levels of automation and the growing adoption of artificial intelligence and robotics software across many industries are transforming the world of work around us. With all of this innovation comes a lot of change, not least to jobs, tasks and skills.
So, today, we’re joined by Simon Winfield, Managing Director of Hays UK & Ireland to discuss how listeners can ensure their long-term career success in this era of digital change.
Have you been in your job for a while now, and you’re getting a bit bored with it? Or, perhaps you still enjoy much of what you do, but the scope of your role has changed and you are struggling to get a handle on what’s most important? It could be time to refresh your role. Continue reading Is it time to refresh your role?
When preparing for an important job interview, you needn’t memorise example answers to common interview questions. But actually, a job interview isn’t just about questions and answers. It’s also important to establish a rapport.
Remember that the interviewer isn’t only paying attention to what you say. They’re also actively looking at how you answer their job interview questions. Continue reading How to improve the way you answer job interview questions
“You try something, it doesn’t work, and maybe people even criticise you. In a fixed mindset, you say, ‘I tried this, it’s over.’ In a growth mindset, you look for what you’ve learned.” Carol Dweck, Stanford University Psychologist
Continue reading 8 of the best ways to demonstrate your growth mindset in a job interview
Amazon’s Jeff Bezos has been famously quoted as saying that “your brand is what people say about you when you are not in the room”. Your personal brand is essentially the perception that others have of you.
And, in today’s digital age, you have more opportunity than ever to control and craft exactly what those perceptions might be than ever before.
But developing your online personal brand takes time – and, time, unfortunately, is not something most of us have much of these days.
Continue reading 6 time-saving hacks to help you to manage your personal brand online
