How to Cope When You Feel Overwhelmed
Most of us manage to keep our heads above water under normal circumstances, but when things start to weigh us
Read moreMost of us manage to keep our heads above water under normal circumstances, but when things start to weigh us
Read moreNo one has an unlimited capacity for stress. When you have multiple worries popping in and out of your head,
Read moreWhen I was a child, I was sledging down a steep hill on a crisp winter weekend. Whenever I think
Read moreThe weak sometimes win, and the strong never learn. Adopting the humility of an underdog in a job search can
Read moreEvery career has fertile and fallow periods. While every CV should focus on the good stuff, it is always tricky
Read moreIf you don’t ask, you don’t get. Speculative cover letters do sometimes reach the right person at the right time.
Read moreIt is a two-part act of job search persuasion. Your CV covers the facts while your cover letter provides the
Read moreA resume offers a factual account of your work history and achievements. The cover letter should convey the winning attitudes
Read moreTell me a story, paint me a picture and sing me a song…. the right-brained interview begins. The best interviews
Read moreI believe that in certain stressful situations, our language reverts to a set of stock phrases that have carried us
Read moreWe’ve all been there, somehow muddling through the most important interview of your life, just about holding it together. Question
Read morePeople have told stories since the earliest days of the oral tradition. They passed on wisdom to their tribes and
Read moreAfter all those hours of preparation, interviews and shredded nerves, that magical offer finally lands in your inbox. But in
Read moreGrief is a necessary process when experiencing and coming through a loss. While it is often associated with losing a
Read moreBeing ghosted by a recruiter hurts. When you feel that you should be important to someone, it is hard when
Read moreManaging to resign without burning bridges is not easy, but here are a few ideas to give you a chance:
Read moreAs you move through your professional journey, there will come a time when you’ll pause and reflect on the legacy
Read moreJob interviews can sometimes leave us feeling uncertain and anxious, especially when we don’t feel confident in our performance. Reaching
Read moreHave you ever wondered how much of your true feelings you inadvertently reveal during an interview? Surprisingly, we often underestimate
Read moreAcing a job interview requires proper preparation and practice, often with the help of a friend or colleague. While practice
Read moreEmployers want to understand both the risks and rewards of offering you a job. One of the most searching questions
Read moreTo be offered any job, you will have to build rapport by ticking two key boxes: suitability and likeability. Your
Read moreSoft skills are the interpersonal attributes that help you get things done in the workplace (and in life). These natural
Read moreListen into the inner voice of an introvert in a job interview: “Time to sit in a room and talk
Read moreIt is surprisingly common that a candidate meets an interviewer who is (internally) more nervous than they are. Meeting an
Read moreIf you are self-aware and composed enough to give a thoughtful answer (that you have ideally prepared in advance), answering
Read moreIn the competitive world of job hunting, it’s quite common for exceptional candidates to be faced with the challenge of
Read moreWhen you come to a crossroads in life, you mustn’t fall into self-defeating self-sabotage behaviours and destructive thought patterns. We
Read moreWhen a senior professional signs up to an employment contract with a gardening leave clause, they accept that their employer
Read moreNo one embarks on a job search lightly. The reasons to leave are just too compelling. There should only be
Read moreSome hiring managers will feel nervous when they see that a candidate is overqualified for the role. They fear that
Read moreYou need every friend that you can get when you are looking for a job, especially those who are financially
Read moreIn a changing world, the ability and desire to pick up new skills is increasingly valued by potential employers. While
Read moreThere is a confident and happy “flow” to life when you allow your inner compass to guide you. You live
Read moreWhen there are a limited number of genuinely fantastic recruiters who work in your industry, it is in your interest
Read moreJob search hard skills are job-specific abilities that can be learned through education and improved by using them in your
Read moreThere will be many occasions during your job search when you need to delve into the mists of time and
Read moreWhen you are trying to work out whether something is worth doing, a tiny computer inside your brain clicks into
Read moreWe’ve all looked at the sun for a little too long and been left with a blurry image for a
Read morePreparing to answer every interview question with a confident and semi-automatic “yes, I can hit it out of the park”
Read moreIf you have looked for a job before, you will likely have a few ideas on preparing for an interview.
Read moreYou should strive to minimise passive or pointless social media activity (doom-scrolling, stalking, sharing memes, inane WhatsApp conversations) when you
Read moreSo, you have done it. New job, here you come. Congratulations! Now it’s time for the perfect resignation letter. Easy,
Read moreMany of us are on a lifelong mission to pursue our dreams, but our past career choices often act like
Read moreWhen you near the end of a job search process, you will hopefully have that moment when you look across
Read moreVery few of us enjoy work absolutely all the time, but if it gets to the point that we are
Read moreEvery contractor knows the feeling of leaving a role and not having a new position to go to. You are
Read moreIf you have received multiple job offers, then congratulations are in order. Assuming they all match the basic criteria of
Read morePeople say that creativity thrives when boundaries are blurred, and thought processes are disrupted. As a writer, I know that
Read moreThe end is in sight. You have impressed them with your knowledge and communications skills, charmed them with your affability
Read moreAny job search encompasses elements of a marketing plan (where you are the product). You identify your target employers, network
Read moreThe content of your LinkedIn About Me section is as important as your CV and cover letter in terms of
Read moreCV accomplishments are what will make a hiring manager sit up and take notice. Too many job seekers consider that
Read moreEveryone experiences a sense of job search loneliness at certain stages. Some people feel it more than others. It is
Read moreBeing hard on yourself is a natural reaction for anyone striving for greatness in a job search. But if you
Read moreNo one expects you to stay in a job where you are not happy. Especially if you are in the
Read moreEvery sentence of your CV should work hard to help you to secure your next role. But how far back
Read moreThere is nothing worse than being perfect for a role and not spending enough time on your CV to justify
Read moreThe best interviews are an exploration of who you are. You both should extoll your virtues and face your demons
Read moreBeing likeable during an interview is a good starting point. However, doubts may linger unless you can convince your interviewers
Read moreIf you are the top candidate for a position, your potential employer will keep in touch. You may not have
Read moreWhen you are looking for a new job, your relationship with a potential new boss will be near the top
Read moreThe Japanese Zen practice of shoshin translates as “beginner mind” – advocating an intellectually humble and curious approach to any situation. In shoshin,
Read moreGratitude and the law of attraction can be potent weapons in any job search. If you frame it in the
Read moreCandidate psychological safety during the job search process is critical. Would you want to work at a company where cockroaches
Read moreWith 40% of its 740 million members accessing LinkedIn every day, many consider it the premier social media platform for
Read moreThere are many practical benefits of an engaged network on various social media platforms during any job search. They can
Read moreLow self-esteem in a job search can be debilitating. Do you constantly relive your failures and rarely allow yourself to
Read moreYou might consider being wary of all-or-nothing absolute interview language. Always. Never. Every. All. None. Completely. Only. These are just
Read moreImposter syndrome in an interview is more common than you might think. You do not think that your successes were
Read moreIt is in the moments between the beats of life that we find the greatest meaning. Understanding comes slowly, flitting
Read moreWhile recruiters might be viewed as job search gatekeepers, they also possess significant knowledge that candidates can use. If you are
Read more75% of respondents to my recent survey had experienced a “severely” traumatic job loss. This impacted their ability to find
Read moreIt is hard to know your mind when you are exploring the myriad of possible options for your next career
Read moreIcebreaker questions are commonly used in an interview situation to allow candidates to relax and get into the flow of
Read moreTwo conversations are going on during any job interview. A discussion with the interviewers. And a monologue with yourself. You inner
Read moreYour CV is the story of your career – the challenges you have overcome and the skills you have acquired.
Read moreA virtual interview may not seem so different to an in-person meeting, but there are still several things that candidates
Read moreWaiting for a job offer to materialise can be a frustrating time. Especially when the initial rush of job search
Read moreThere are a few reasons for wanting to maintain a private job search for a while. Maybe you want to
Read moreIt can hit like a sledgehammer. Few people cope with redundancy well. Especially if you are not expecting it. Your
Read moreThe right social media activity can be pivotal before and during a job search. If you are consistent and stick
Read moreThe internet is full of advice on how to write a CV. Much of it focusing on how to use
Read moreDo you need the assitance of a career coach to find your dream job? Your job search can become so
Read moreSocial media is a circus where almost anything goes. The line between vulnerability and desperation is not hard to cross.
Read moreThere was a famous roulette game in Monte Carlo in 1916 where the ball landed on black 26 times in
Read moreAmidst the excitement of a potential new job, the temptation to stalk your future boss on social media can prove
Read moreThere is a dangerous myth that you do not need a CV for a first job. Your CV may be
Read moreI don’t know about you, but I am definitely one to hold a grudge about past injustices. They still seem
Read moreEmploying a boomerang employee is more common than you might think. While people always have their reasons for leaving a
Read moreOkay, so you’ve decided to leave your job. Maybe you’ve just been made redundant. Perhaps you have just resigned in
Read moreDust is a microscopic collection of fine decayed matter that has lost its purpose. Aged particles of hair and skin,
Read moreWhen you are looking for a job, many of the events that happen around you have the potential to add
Read moreIf you have trouble answering “what motivates you?” in a work context, you need a career change. Work should not
Read moreAt the age of 44, I consider myself to be eleven years into my “career.” Eleven years ago, I started
Read moreHow you end a cover letter is critical if the hiring manager is still considering your merits. Spending that much
Read moreGreat career coaches offer a unique blend of objectivity and expertise that can nudge job seekers in the right direction
Read moreSometimes you need to be honest with yourself. The signs that the interview went badly are all there…. You walk
Read moreNo job search should be conducted alone. Asking for help isn’t such a big step. Yet, going it alone is
Read moreThere is no denying the importance of organisation and focus in any job search. You need a vision of where
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