7 Attitudes of Great Employees

We often hear that attitude is important. But which attitudes make a great employee? Ask any recruitment consultant, CEO, or manager and they’ll tell you. There’s no magic formula for determining how valuable and successful an employee will be. But there are a few key characteristics they tend to look out for. Great employees possess […]

Whether in social or work environments, we don’t just want to be heard – we want to be truly listened to. Active listening can play an important role in helping you get ahead in your career. It is a skill that can be acquired and developed with a little patience and practice.  If you’re a […]

Want to be ahead at any game – from interviewing to prospering in your current job role? Polish your communication skills and reap the rewards. If you’ve ever observed the folk that does well at work, can work for a party, and leave with a stack of new friends you’ll notice many have one thing […]

Employers see a lot of value in transferable skills. And the good news is, you’ve likely got quite a few of these skills – so it’s worth making the most of them when you apply for a role. So, what are transferable skills, exactly?   Transferable skills are a core set of skills and abilities […]

If you feel reluctant to talk openly about your skills – or feel like you’re bragging if you do – you’re not alone. Less than 20% of people feel very confident talking about their skills – and 37% put this lack of confidence down to feeling like they were showing off. But showing your skills […]

Making a career change can be one of the biggest decisions a person can make, with so many considerations to factor in. There seems to be so much at stake – income, our social standing, managers, the commute, culture, flexibility, and the challenge and enjoyment we expect our work to bring us. If only we […]

If you’re not happy in your current job, or you’re looking for a role that’s better suited to you, you might be thinking of changing careers. Sometimes this means starting over, which can be a big step. Keep these 6 tips for starting a new career from scratch in your mind. Why switch careers? You […]

If you want to work in a different sector, you’re not alone. Many of us want to change industries, but it can be hard to know where to begin. Over a third of workers (37%) would consider working in a different industry from where they are now. And three key reasons are holding us back […]

With the proliferation of social networks, there is no company to date that has not been raised to join them. Most are, but to be there, you have to do it well and make sure that management is professional. And for this, there are the so-called community managers or marketing specialists in social networks. Here, […]

The chronological resume is one of the most used. But do you know how to make your own?   There are many CV models, but the truth is that the most common is the chronological resume. As its name suggests, this resume model is the one that allows you to present the information you want […]