The “cleaning-up” of one’s Facebook profile is easily becoming one of the most important and essential words of advice given to candidates in the day and age of social media addiction. I agree, pictures of you winning the Saturday Dart’s competition are surely an indicator of your social strength, your homemade “onesie” pictures demonstrate your […]
It’s time to resign!
The saying goes “If you want loyalty, buy a dog”, yet many employees feel a real sense of loyalty to the companies they work for, even if it is not deserved and the job or environment is toxic for the employee. A time may arise when it is in your benefit to rather look for […]
New Year’s Resolutions in the workplace
The end of the year is the best time to reflect as we look back at our achievement and shortcomings over the year. A New Year’s resolution is a promise a person makes to themselves for the New Year. For some people it is the promise to change a bad habit, such as eating less […]
Beating the Back to Work Blues
It happens to most of us and it often begins before you’ve even finished your holiday….a depressive, miserable feeling knowing that you’ll soon be returning to work. No one enjoys going back to the office after a fun-filled holiday, but the reality is that without returning to the office to earn your pay check the […]
Enjoy an office party without facing a negative aftermath
Can you believe the so called “silly season” is over and many of us are pleased to be getting back to work and putting the festivities, celebrations and over indulging behind us. Many of us have made New Year’s resolutions based on the outcome of the silly season which could include joining the gym, a […]
How to stay focused over the festive season
Yes, it is that time of year again when there are so many different responsibility and expectations competing for your attention that it is very easy to get overwhelmed and even start to feel burned out. Between trying to balance social commitment with colleagues, clients and friends, shopping for Christmas gifts, holiday planning and work […]
The importance of good and reliable references
Think about the ability of a job applicant to prepare for an interview, today’s job seekers are experts in selling themselves, they turn to the internet to become better interviewees. They even have services to write cover letters and CV’s for them. They use lists of interview questions to help them prepare their answers ahead […]
Professional Communication- are we too casual?
Let’s debate the question by looking at when email was adopted as an acceptable means of communication in the workplace and the formal letter writing almost become redundant followed about 10 years ago by instant messaging and mobile text messaging, allowing us to communicate by quick one-liners or informal “pings”. Has the advances in communication […]
Should You Bring Your Smartphones into Meetings?
Studies has shown that the majority of people find it inappropriate to answer phone calls, write texts or emails or even read them during meetings, even if the meeting is being held offsite. The more money people make the less they approve of smartphone use during meetings. I have found that Millennials are three […]
How to Get Great References
References are valuable. They give potential employers an idea of what they’re getting into by hiring you. It gives them a glimpse into your work ethic and habits from someone who has already had first-hand experience in working with you. For that reason, it’s extremely important to choose your references carefully. When it’s time to […]