A gentle reminder that even when the job market is slow (or slowing down for the holidays) there are still things that you can do behind the scenes of your job search.
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Redundancy could be a fresh start – a chance to wipe the slate clean, take a breather, catch up on life, change your lifestyle, pause and smell the coffee.
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In this blog, I talk about why job searches go wrong and how sticking to conventional tactics could hold you back.
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The future of business is green but is having a sustainable career at the top of your wish list?
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Your career is part of your identity. It gives you status and a sense of purpose, as well as a financial income.
But job satisfaction and happiness aren't guaranteed. Behind the scenes of your executive career is a delicate balancing act. Let's see how it's all interrelated.
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You can read and test out my tips and expert advice on CVs, how to nail an interview, career and job search strategy, use LinkedIn like a pro, but if you don’t feel like the real deal will anything change?
Self-doubt is a sneaky little so-and-so, maybe you look good on paper but don’t feel it?
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People lose their confidence for all sorts of reasons – redundancy, career blips, difficult bosses, job hunting, midlife crisis, imposter syndrome… the list goes on.
Don’t assume that everyone else has nailed it. Some people are very good at putting on a brave face.
Confidence is like a muscle that needs to be exercised so let’s get you working and cultivating your inner confidence and self-belief.
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When was the last time you gave your career a health check?
Chances are it’s not that high enough on a long list of priorities. That’s until you’re unhappy at work or looking for a job, then it becomes the priority.
If you don’t prioritise your career happiness and wellbeing, who will?
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Reflecting on the year that's passed and wrapping up 2021 with my 12 blog collection.
They’ve been inspired by my client work and people who are facing similar challenges to you so I hope you find them helpful.
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A well-written CV can help you to stand out. Not only will it help you to make an impactful first impression, but it will also show very clearly your expertise and value. It’s an opportunity for you to show how you make a difference.
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When it comes to networking there are no rules only opportunities.
In this blog, let’s look at how you can network for your career.
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How do you feel about networking? Love it or loathe it? Maybe it just feels like a necessary evil?
However you feel about it, networking is important. There’s a strong possibility that your next career opportunity will come through a personal lead or recommendation.
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A plan for your job search is not just a good to have – it’s essential!
It doesn’t need to be over-complicated or fancy, just something that will help you to stay on track and keep you motivated when you’re having a bad day.
In this post, I’ve outlined a six-step approach to keep you and your job search energised.
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September has always been about change, an energy shift after a long lazy summer.
Will this September be different?
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You may feel like it’s you that’s a failure but it’s not you that’s failed – it’s your job search and that can be remedied.
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Wondering if the Career Accelerator coaching process will work for you?
Then take a look at how I’ve used it to help some of my clients.
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People work with career coaches for many reasons – because they feel stuck in a rut and demotivated, at a work/life crossroads, hungry for promotion, looking for their next role, or simply because they want to 'finesse' their CV and impress the board!
I’ve been compiling a list of reasons that people have turned to me for help and although I’ve got to 90+ I have no doubt that I’ve missed a few!
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I know some of you spend hours compiling and agonising over your CV, but the sad truth is that it may pass through a recruiter's hands in seconds (and that includes the one that you've paid a lot of money for someone to write for you).
In this post, I share common mistakes that you can avoid so that your CV will stand out in the pile.
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More than 60% of the people that took part in my recent career survey said that 'getting leads and getting noticed' was their biggest obstacle when it comes to job searching.
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