The number of jobs advertised in the UK hit an all-time high at the start of 2018. This means there are plenty of choices out there for job seekers. The first thing you will need to sort out before you embark on your job search is your CV. Your curriculum vitae is a simple document which outlines your skills and experience to show how you are suitable for a role. It is often included with a cover letter, or cover email, and sent to HR managers and recruiters to help find a suitable role. If you’re struggling, many recruiters recruitment…
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Deciding where you want to go for your education can be one of the biggest decisions that you make in your life. There are a lot of things to consider, such as the prestige of the university that you can go to, the experience you are likely to have living in the city that you have chosen, and how likely the university you choose is to give you a good education in your chosen field. For a lot of people, one option is to study in another country. This has been something that has been quite easy to do for…
We’ve all heard about the importance of body language. What it says about our true feelings is often more than we realise. Now, consider this in an interview situation. Being aware, or more importantly not being aware of the signals you’re giving out could be the difference between success or failure. On the flip side, focusing too much on body language can look forced, like you’re trying to strike the right poses. So, whether it is an interview or just your ongoing day at work, think about these body language warning signs. Eye Contact It is easy to get this…
Work stress-related issues can make your life a misery. No matter how lucrative the position is or how great and successful your team are, stress impacts the best of us. Have you ever read survival stories about how people overcome life-threatening tragedies? While being stressed at work may not be on the same scale, the same mentality can help you to overcome the workplace stress you encounter. There are a number of effective solutions for facing workplace challenges. Even if you’re faced with a monstrous project with tight deadlines and plenty of twists and turns along the way, you can…
In this present era of digitized technology, writing is becoming a more profitable career as many people want their products to be seen by global prospects. Words are necessary to communicate with consumers to let them know what your products are and to create an interest in them. Many people are also aspiring to become writers, but not all of them make good writers… Today we shall see some of the ways to successfully start a writing career. By following these guidelines, and implementing the strategies, you will set yourself up for career success. The main problem aspiring writers face…
Interesting people have a special magnetism. They tell incredible stories and lead unusual lives. But what exactly makes them so captivating? They’re curious more than anything else. An interesting person is always excited to explore the world, and this energy radiates outward. Some people are naturally interesting, but there are also ways to learn to be more engaging. Dr. Clair Nixon is known throughout Texas A&M as an incredibly interesting accounting professor (an oxymoron if there ever was one). Accounting is a difficult subject to make interesting and fun, which is what makes Dr. Nixon so special. He’s so good at making…
As part of your job search, you have probably visited plenty of job sites looking for a role that combines your academic study and ideal company. Being part of the lucky few to be called for an interview is exciting and a fantastic opportunity for your career. Your goal now should be to prepare well and come out successful. They called you for the interview; what to do now? Confirm your attendance Start looking for information that will help you with confidence, self-control issues and even breathing exercises Think about what techniques you can use to ensure you communicate effectively…
The present job market is more cutthroat than ever. As competition is at an all-time high, a university degree and a motivation to succeed is no longer enough to secure you a great profession. Landing the perfect job and career can entail months of scouring job sites for the ideal role — or at the very least, one you pursue until something better turns up. The British Chambers of Commerce claim that employers are feeling the brunt of it, too. Three-quarters of UK employers face talent shortages and have issues filling open positions and finding the right candidate. Perhaps it’s…
The beginning of the digital transformation and the accelerated progress of technology pose certain changes to our society with the labor sector advancing like never before. Every day, thousands of job advertisements are published online. Regardless of your field, your current job profile probably does not look like it did 10 or even 2 years ago. While change is inevitable, you need to be prepared to ensure that you follow the trail of the change itself as a college student. In this article, we would like to give five tips for students to prepare for their prospective professional career. 1. Choose an…
More millennials are making the short commute from their bedroom to the home office. In fact, Forbes notes that the work from home trend has taken off as in a span of ten years (2005-2015), the number of people working from home has increased by 115%. While commute times are shorter and work attire is your favourite pair of jeans and a t-shirt, working from home comes with its fair share of challenges. For one, when home is the office, you may never feel like you can get away from work. And two, you may feel guilty if you aren’t…
What do you do when you get home from work? For many of us, when you get home after a long day of meetings, emails and tasks, all you want to do it eat your dinner and chill out in front of the TV. While there’s absolutely nothing wrong with catching up on your latest programmes, you may find that regularly spending your evenings on Netflix could be having a negative impact on your health and mood. In fact, recent research into the impact of screen time on teenagers found that the happiest adolescents in the survey were those who…
Even with fantastic management and leadership skills, occasionally a difficult employee comes along that many a manager would struggle to deal with. You may have thought at first that they would fit right into your team, that their work experience was perfect and that they had valuable skills to offer. However, as time has gone by you start to realise that their attitude, negativity or lack of professionalism is having a less than desirable impact on your whole team. So, what should you do? Take a look at our helpful tips below to see how you can deal with difficult…
If you want to learn how to create an interview-winning CV, check out this in-depth video guide from StandOut CV. Your CV is a reflection of your experiences, qualifications and skills which help you stand apart from the competition. Before producing your CV, research the industry you’re looking to apply to, using your research to tailor your CV and custom fit your experiences. Reflecting your target employers candidate requirements throughout your CV will help you produce an eye-catching personal profile that will entice a recruiter at the top of the page to delve deeper into your experiences. Commence your CV…
A happy employee can be described as someone who is quite alright at work and doesn’t complain too much. For years this was the only feedback that employers would retrieve from lengthy surveys, but was it enough to build a high-performance team? Not everyone would agree, and especially not those who had to rely on tangible results to create comprehensive business strategies. Luckily, with technology advancements, we can understand better what comprises employee happiness and how to increase it. The newest technological advancements like enterprise feedback platforms by Questback Global, are already producing more insightful data that help us understand…
Human resources (or HR in short) is a crucial department that allows companies to manage their most valuable resources: the employees. Apart from workforce management, HR also focuses on staff recruitment and providing guidelines to existing employees. This organizational function deals with all concerns surrounding staff compensation, wellness, motivation, hiring, benefits, and training. With an efficient HR department, workers can contribute effectively towards the attainment of an organization’s goals and objectives. An organization can either decide to work with an internal or external HRM team. Hiring outside support could have a lot of positive impact on your business. The modern…
When it comes to giving feedback at work, more often than not we think about receiving feedback from superiors. However, in many modern workplaces, constructive feedback is encouraged both up and down the management hierarchy. Despite this, giving feedback to your boss can still be a minefield. The good news is there are plenty of ways that you can give honest, constructive feedback without jeopardising your career prospects. Here are six tips you should follow when it comes to letting your boss know how you feel. 1. Give your feedback when it is requested Complaining about all the things you…
During the first financial quarter of 2017, there were no fewer than 5.7 million start-up businesses found throughout the UK private sector. Many of these existed within the online community and while 2018 statistics have not yet been released, we should only expect these numbers to have risen. Assuming that you are a budding entrepreneur who is looking to take your organization to the next level, what sales suggestions are relevant for the digital age? You might be surprised to learn that countless professionals have been struggling to answer this seemingly straightforward question. Let’s examine a handful of considerations that…
Setting up a business is not easy. Not only does it take time and effort to come up with a unique product or service, but there is so much planning involved. And of course, it will cost money. For some business owners, they are looking at at least a couple of years before they can actually say that they are earning a profit. While there is no foolproof shortcut to earn profits right away, there are small steps you can take so that, as a business owner, you can reduce the costs that your business incurs. Take a look at…
Many of us believe that doing more results in achieving more when it comes to our professional lives. It makes logical sense, right? This has led us to think that the best employees are those that arrive at the crack of dawn and are the last to leave the office every day. But this doesn’t have to be the case. Working overtime isn’t the only way to get yourself noticed by your manager and it isn’t the best way either. If you want to be a star employee without racking up the extra hours in the office, here’s what you…
When you work hard every single day and there’s only so much money left after your regular expenses, you have to make certain it’s well spent. Spend your limited funds on what science says will make you happy. The Paradox of Possessions A 20-year study conducted by Dr. Thomas Gilovich, a psychology professor at Cornell University, reached a powerful and straightforward conclusion: don’t spend your money on things. The trouble with things is that the happiness they provide fades quickly. There are three critical reasons for this: We get used to new possessions. What once seemed novel and exciting quickly becomes…