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Disruption is nothing new. From the industrial revolution of the 18th century, to Industry 4.0, major changes to the way sectors operate are constant. However, the sheer pace at which entire industries can be altered is quicker than ever. Organisations now need to be ready to pre-empt change. Here’s how you can build a workforce to face disruption.
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If you think about it, the first 90 days in a new job, aren’t too dissimilar to the 90 minutes of a football match. Just like in football, every moment counts. This is your chance to prove your ability to perform, work well within a team and demonstrate to all of the important people watching that you have the potential to move upwards in your career.

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Now don’t be mistaken – any interviewer loves to be sat across from a zealous candidate during the interview; a candidate who has come armed with plenty of well-thought-out questions to ask. After all, this shows a level of proactivity and interest in the role – all things interviewers want to be assured of.  However, this bubble can quickly be burst if the candidate asks a question they really shouldn’t.

Continue reading The worst questions to ask your interviewer

Nothing quite beats that feeling when you walk out of an interview room. The thorough preparationinterview nerves, and the fact that you’ve had to talk yourself up for the best part of an hour, can really take it out of a person – so it can be quite a relief when it’s over. That is until you start to wonder how the interview actually went. Continue reading 11 signs your interview went well