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How to Stay Motivated Whilst Looking for Employment

The current circumstances have created difficulty for some businesses causing employers to reduce their staff, leaving many unemployed. If you are currently looking for work you may find that, depending on your...

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How to Promote a Positive Work Environment

As an employer, ensuring that your staff are happy and motivated should be of the highest priority. A positive work environment allows for all staff members to work in harmony; individually and together as a te...

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How to Manage your Time

The phrase “work smarter not harder” is often used in reference to time management. Time management is an essential skill which when mastered, can be applied to both your work and personal life. Whe...

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Key Qualities to Look for in an Employee

When hiring a new member of staff it is important to look for an individual with good qualities. No matter the job role, there are certain qualities that are universal, regardless of job type or field. It can b...

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How to Find a Career You’re Passionate About

On average you will spend 90,000 hours at work in your lifetime. That is one third of your whole life! Spending this amount of time in a job you dislike is a daunting reality for many people, but it doesn’t hav...

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How to Get into Work After a Long Unemployment 

After a period of unemployment, it can be daunting looking for a new job, and this fear might even stop you from applying to your dream job roles. However, there are a few steps that you can take to boost your ...

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How to Conduct Virtual Interviews as an Employer

You may be surprised to know that virtual interviews, conducted by video conferencing, have become more popular. They have many advantages, from saving money on travel to accommodate busy schedules, virtual int...

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7 Interview Questions to Ask Employee

Have you ever been at the end of your interview, when the interviewer asks you ‘Do you have any questions for us?’ and you freeze? It’s not a nice position to be in, so when doing your interview homework and pr...

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Why and How to Set Goals

All of the successful people that you see in life probably set goals, such as Michael Phelps and Richard Branson,  and help to give you long-term vision and short-term motivation. It helps you to organise your ...

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How to Increase Diversity Within the Workplace

Diversity has become a buzzword over the last few years, however, some hiring managers often forget the benefits of a more diverse workforce, and that they can bring to the organisation and brand as a whole. Di...