Six Reasons to Walk Away from a Job Offer
After all those hours of preparation, interviews and shredded nerves, that magical offer finally lands in your inbox. But in
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 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 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 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 moreNo one expects you to stay in a job where you are not happy. Especially if you are in the
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 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 moreIt is hard to know your mind when you are exploring the myriad of possible options for your next career
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 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 moreAmidst the excitement of a potential new job, the temptation to stalk your future boss on social media can prove
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 moreAt the age of 44, I consider myself to be eleven years into my “career.” Eleven years ago, I started
Read moreGreat career coaches offer a unique blend of objectivity and expertise that can nudge job seekers in the right direction
Read moreAccording to The Doodle Revolution, a brilliant book by Sunni Brown, doodling unlocks your creativity, enhances your memory and lights
Read moreAny successful recruiter knows that they need to be hyper-efficient whenever they open LinkedIn. While the content of the LinkedIn
Read moreEvery interaction with your future employer could make a difference. Even if they are not a real person. Recruitment chatbots
Read moreJob seekers will spend a lot of time on LinkedIn during their job search. You definitely should. Success will depend
Read moreCareers only grow when people take the chance to improve their talents and abilities. This sometimes requires a career pivot.
Read moreWhen you have been working for a couple of decades, you will likely have developed a varied skill set across
Read moreAs the hiring manager for your dream job clicks open on your job application, your words are all you have.
Read moreAs you write your CV and cover letters, part of your mind will be skipping on to thoughts of interviews,
Read moreOne of the first priorities for a social job search is that job seekers optimise their LinkedIn headline. “Unemployed at
Read moreThere are few more dreaded phrases in the job search process: “There is an internal candidate.” Many companies will share
Read moreTaking part in social media discussions is part of our digital life. Job seekers share opinions on socials – like
Read moreA year working in the pressure-cooker environment of a start-up can equate to three years of work in a “normal”
Read moreJob hunting (like any marketing activity) is a numbers game. Much as you might hope that your “perfect” application to
Read moreAt the very core of great marketing lies a simple truth. Focus on the one thing that resonates most with
Read moreWhen a catalyst for life change comes along, it is natural to assess how your potential new circumstances might fit
Read moreAny job search is primarily an exercise in marketing. I thought that I would share 15 marketing lessons straight out
Read moreIt is incredible just how much online data can be mined about you and your social media activity. In an
Read moreResearch has shown that 60% of employers will look at a candidate’s LinkedIn profile. Most hiring managers will conduct a
Read moreThat fantastic little device in your pocket can be an incredible weapon in your job search arsenal. When you are
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