So you want to work in Construction?
Whether you have industry experience or not, there are various roles and opportunities available within the construction sector. If you’re considering a career in construction but are unsure where to start, this article will look at the wide range of options available to you – whether through apprenticeships, Degrees or a Diploma. We’ll also be […]
Act Fast to Remove Toxic Employees
Is there something amiss in your office? Are things not quite the bed of roses they used to be? Do you suspect the presence of a maggot in your barrel of shiny green apples? We’re talking of course about toxic employees and the damage they can do to your team, department, or business in general. […]
Increase Productivity at Work
Productivity: a polite way of saying ‘to do your job to the highest and most efficient standard.’ Something we all like to think we do anyway, right? Well believe it or not, studies have shown that there are a few simple tips most employers seem to miss – tricks that will significantly boost staff productivity […]
How to Customise a Cover Letter for a Specific Job
Ah, cover letter writing – that most enjoyable of tasks. Wait! Where are you going? Love it or loathe it, a good cover letter can make the difference between your CV ending up in the bin and it ending up in the shortlist pile – so you really need to excel here. One way to […]
Job Interviews: 7 Ways to be Interesting
Pressure doesn’t come more highly charged than trying to ‘be interesting’. Whether it’s for a first date or a job interview, being interesting is one of the most subjective tasks in the world. After all, every single one of us have different interests. So how do you appear interesting for an interviewer you’ve never even […]
Boosting Employee Retention: Popular Strategies
Have you ever worked for a really bad company? Most of us probably have – especially when we were first starting out. If you haven’t left already, we’ll bet that you’re thinking about doing. So how can firms break the cycle and make employees stay with them out of choice rather than just brutal necessity? […]
7 Ways to Build Your Online Brand
If you’re a small or medium-sized business, then you might not consider branding as relevant to you – after all, it’s just for big players like Coca Cola and McDonald’s isn’t it? Well actually, no. There’s a lot that we mere mortals stand to gain from this practice, and with the internet gaining more mainstream […]
Tips for employee motivation
Put yourself in your employee’s shoes. The new job honeymoon is over, sticky notes are everywhere and the enthusiasm for the day rarely lasts beyond the first cup of coffee. It’s not your fault, but it’s certainly your problem. Growing to-do lists, workplace stress and the perpetual ticking of the office clock can all require the need […]
How to Start the Opening Statement on Your CV
Writing a CV is pretty tough isn’t it? And no part of it is worse than putting together your personal statement. Please sum up your entire career so far in just a few short lines – because that makes sense!? Well actually it really does. Let us show you why, and learn how to grab […]
Avoid Procrastination in Your Job Search
We’ve all been there. You’ve got a deadline to hit, targets to smash, a task needing urgent attention. Yet you’re sat watching ‘cat fail video 2015’ on YouTube. If you’re looking for a change in career, or hate your current job so much, then searching for a new one is a matter of urgency. But […]