If you don’t enjoy your job, you are in good company. Many people have spent plenty of their working life in jobs that weren’t fulfilling – or worse, made them downright miserable. Whether you’re dreading Monday morning all weekend, or just have a gut feeling that perhaps you should start…...
How to handle a counteroffer
Recruiters hate counteroffers and will always argue against someone accepting one, but their arguments are generally sound. Depending on which article you read, you will get different figures relating to counteroffers, but the message about counteroffers is the same: they usually don’t work out. In most they don’t even last…...
5 Steps to Get Started with Networking
Networking is one of those terms that everyone is talking about being a good thing to do, but most people being unsure about how to actually do it. Does networking work? Yes, it does. The more people who know and like you, the greater the chance that they’ll think of…...
Reasons Why You Are Seen as Being ‘Overqualified’
Let's talk about what being "overqualified" means. Simply said, you have either more experience or more education than is required for the job or your skills are at a higher level than needed for a particular position. While you see this as a good thing because you can do the…...
Ways to Cope with Rejection in Your Job Search
Interviewing for a job or seeking advancement at work can be stressful and nerve-racking. The pressure is now intensified as there is a prolonged Covid-19 pandemic with no immediate end in sight. Over 60 million Americans have filed for unemployment, millions more are underemployed or have finished collecting benefits and…...
The Downside of The Work-From-Home Trend
There’s much talk about Facebook, Google, Twitter, Coinbase, Lambda School, Shopify, Square, Upwork, Amazon, Box, Salesforce, Zillow, PayPal, Viacom and a host of other prominent companies offering their workers the option of continuing to work remotely for the foreseeable future—or indefinitely. There is little discussion around the dark side to…...
All Eyes on HR
Organizations and industries are changing faster than ever. Covid-19 has meant so many different things for countries, communities, companies, teams, and individuals. For businesses all over the world and in the full range of industries. The reality is that change is the only constant. There are several common denominators created…...
What to do if You Lose Your Job
We are living during difficult times and a lot of people have lost their jobs due to the current pandemic. Some people will bounce straight back, but some will struggle to find something new. If you are experiencing problems finding a new job here are some tips to help you.…...
Be Prepared to Change the Way You Look for a Job
The lockdown has changed the way companies are interviewing and how people search for jobs. Competition for positions is fierce, because many people are out of work, while few businesses are hiring. At the same time, rules about networking are changing. Jobseekers need a “home office” during lockdown. If you…...
10 Steps to Changing Your Career
Interested in a new career? People seek to change careers for many different reasons. Your career goals or values may have changed; you may have discovered new interests that you would like to incorporate into your job, you may wish to make more money, or have more flexible hours, just…...