I’m sure most reading this have been there: that overwhelming urge to quickly find a new job in the hope that a move will fix that thing, or things, we’ve been unhappy with at work for so long – be that escaping an unsupportive boss, a quest to learn new skills or the need to finally see your potential realised and feel appreciated. Continue reading Happy in your job? Why now’s the best time to look for a new one
There are many reasons why you may have gaps on your CV. You might have spent your time away from the workplace to look after children, you may have been studying, travelling, caring for a relative or looking for a job. Career gaps can also be caused, of course, by redundancy.
Continue reading 7 common CV gaps, and how to explain them in an interview
Before embarking on the search for a new job, it’s important to take a step back and think about what you realistically want and need from your next opportunity – including your desired salary, benefits, progression, commute and boss. It’s also vital to consider the type of company you’d like to join, and whether a flat or hierarchical structure might suit you best. This is what I’m going to talk to you about in this blog. Continue reading The key benefits (and cons) of working in a flatter hierarchy
Co-working is just for freelancers or one-man bands, right? Not quite. In fact, as quickly as 2020, it is expected that 50% of large companies will have some form of shared office space. At the moment, IBM, Amazon, Airbnb, Facebook and UBS all use WeWork spaces.
Continue reading Transitioning to a co-working space? Here’s what you need to know
First of all, congratulations on your interview! No doubt your preparation is now in full swing – researching the organisation and preparing your answers to common interview questions, as well as anticipating those that might come from left field. And whilst, of course, your performance in the interview room is hugely important (and thorough preparation will have a huge bearing on that), it’s also crucial that you use this time to assess, for yourself, whether this employer really is right for you.
Are the days of the long, daily commute, working side-by-side with noisy colleagues in a noisy office, day in day out, fast becoming a thing of the past? Well, if the most recent stats are anything to go by, the answer is yes. According to Owl Labs’ Remote Work Statistics report, 2019, 18% of employees now work remotely, 100 per cent of the time – and this is a trend that is set to continue rising over the next few years.
Continue reading How to interview a candidate who will be working remotely full time
One of my all-time favourite quotes is from the legendary Cycling Team Manager David Brailsford. He says, “a 1% improvement in many areas will add up and have a profound impact.” This quote is relatively self-explanatory, and one that I’m sure many would agree with, without a shadow of doubt.
Continue reading How productive are you on a Friday, really?
