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I often meet people who tell me they would love to do something else in their career, but when it comes to taking action, they stop. They don’t allow themselves to explore possibilities because their mind is telling them they can’t have what they want.

Is that you? Chances are you have a dream deep ...

For many people, a separation or divorce goes hand-in-hand with a career change. There are a variety of reasons for example a stay-at-home parent returning to work or the implosion of a family business ending current employment. This new career is one of many major life changing events faced by a ...

Casting directors have a pivotal role in the success of a film, choosing the actor who will fully portray a character. At casting sessions actors will often try and guess the type of person and adapt how they appear. I remember reading many years ago that when Martine McCutcheon went for the role of ...

Finding a job while you have one is an amazingly tough act to carry out successfully.

Just like highly trained ninja assassins, you need to be effective while maintaining stealth.

And you don't want to be taking forever so your mission should be time sensitive.

And time can be a huge challenge ...

There are some signs to look out for when it comes to spotting conflict within your business, and we’re not talking about listening out for bickering in the kitchen at lunchtime:

1. Staff stop going the extra mile
Keep an eye out for staff who used to go above and beyond and have recently taken a ...

Shoes are important. footwear in the capital has sky-rocketed. And there are some big no-nos.

First off: flip-flops. Apparently, ‘enclothed cognition’ (us neither) means that wearing flip-flops helps us feel fun, chatty and relaxed. What it doesn’t do is get us ready for the working day. Shun at ...

The minimalist experts do recommend getting rid of anything you haven’t used for a while. In CV terms, this could refer to skills that just don’t mean anything anymore, or experience that is going back quite a few years. That doesn’t mean say you can’t transfer the skills from that role, just avoid ...

Though your hands may be tied when it comes to the duration of the hiring process or the compensation offer, there are some steps you can take to improve placements.

Use recruiting software
As a recruiter, consider using recruitment software to find and compare candidates quickly. With recruiting ...

You’ve done your research and submitted your application/resume, but now what? Keep your eyes open for other potential employers and opportunities as they come available, it’s better to apply for many positions that interest you than just applying to one or two.

If a company sends a rejection ...