International Volunteer Day Today December 5th marks International Volunteer Day celebrating the theme of solidarity through volunteering. This year’s campaign highlights the power of our collective humanity to drive positive change through volunteerism. There are many advantages of volunteering, it is an excellent way to meet new people, give back to the community and help… Continue reading International Volunteer Day
Category: Career Guidance
5 Benefits of Networking at Work
Networking is a vital part to career growth. Sometimes networking can be confused with selling, but it is creating long-term relationships with mutual benefits and building a good reputation over time.
Is Hybrid Work the New Normal?
Is Hybrid Work the New Normal? It’s no secret the pandemic has upended our lives. With remote work becoming more commonplace, hybrid work has become the new normal for many organisations. Hybrid work is a combination of working from your own space as well as a company location. This may come in the form of… Continue reading Is Hybrid Work the New Normal?
5 Tips On What Not To Say In An Interview
5 Tips On What Not To Say In An Interview When you’re in an interview, it’s important to be mindful of the things you say. In addition to being an opportunity to show off your qualifications, an interview is also a chance for the employer to get to know you as a person. How the… Continue reading 5 Tips On What Not To Say In An Interview
How to Ask for a Pay Rise
For many people, asking for a pay rise falls way outside of their comfort zone. It is highly unlikely your boss will randomly drop by your desk one day and subtly announce he is increasing your salary.
As the old saying goes ‘those who don’t ask, never receive’.
6 Ways to Prepare for Online Interviews
6 Ways to Prepare for Online Interviews The structure of recruitment has had to change to meet the requirements of the pandemic. Most interviews are now held online instead of face to face. This should not make job seekers complacent however, as there is very little difference between face-to-face interviews and those done via online… Continue reading 6 Ways to Prepare for Online Interviews
How to Hand in Your Notice
You have just gone through the grueling job seeking process of scrolling through numerous job boards, prepping for interview stages and finally you have been offered that amazing job you have always dreamed of. What next? It’s time to hand in that notice of resignation. This can be quite daunting especially if you have spent… Continue reading How to Hand in Your Notice
The Ultimate FEAR of Finding a New Job!
Searching for a new job can be quite daunting for most people. You are putting yourself out there – showcasing your best qualities – with a fear of being rejected. I myself found it difficult to put myself out there to kickstart my career. I started my previous part time job at the age of… Continue reading The Ultimate FEAR of Finding a New Job!
The Benefits of Hiring Temporary Staff to your Business
Unplanned pregnancy? Last minute holiday? Sickness? Unscheduled leave… These are just a few obstacles a business owner faces (on top of actually managing a company) which can lead them pulling their hair out with stress!!! 🤣 Ok, so we’ve covered the benefits of agency work for candidates – but what exactly are the benefits of… Continue reading The Benefits of Hiring Temporary Staff to your Business
Eat – Pray – Love
As love is in the air with Valentines Day approaching and you have gotten through the dreaded drought of January, things are starting to look up……..or are they…….. do you love everything in your life or is it time to make some changes? Sitting at your desk doing your typical 9-5 Monday to Friday job?Bored, no… Continue reading Eat – Pray – Love