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Mastering Time Management in Your First Graduate Job
Starting your first graduate job is a huge milestone – congratulations! It marks the beginning of your professional journey and brings with it exciting challenges, new responsibilities, and a steep learning curve. One of the…
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How to Get Ahead at Work: A Brief Guide
One of the most common aspirations when it comes to a person’s career is progressing. No one wants to work an entry-level job until they retire; career progression is much more fulfilling, and as you work your way up, you are likely to be paid better too. Of course, in order to progress, you can…
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6 Ways to Build Trust in your Team
Holding a management position in your workplace comes with its challenges, especially if your working relationships don’t have a solid foundation of trust. When you’re managing a team of people, building trust is crucial. Everyone will work more effectively if they trust each other and you as their leader. Let’s take a look at six…
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New Year Inspiration: Professional Resolutions to Boost your Career
Quite understandably, many of us see the new year as a clean slate or blank canvas for new opportunities. So what are your resolutions for 2023? Fewer doughnuts, less beer, more exercise? Personal goals are brilliant, so fill that fridge with salad, give away those last few bottles (go on, hand them over) and get…
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Driving Engagement within Your Workforce: A Brief Guide
Most business owners are aware that their employees are integral to the success of the business. Your employees are arguably one of your greatest resources. This is why ensuring higher levels of employee engagement should be a priority. However, working out how to reduce boredom and drive engagement can be a little tricky; it is…
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3 Strategies For Quickly Building Trust With Customers
Customers and businesses need to share a strong sense of trust. As consumer spending tightens, every ounce of goodwill is more important than ever. Recent research has revealed that 7 out of 10 customers have been scammed online. It’s hardly surprising that people get caught up in these sordid affairs, and it can forever sour…
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CV Tips: Is Your CV Profile Ruining Your Job Applications?
Some job application processes can feel never-ending. 4-page application forms, cover letters and situational tests – there can be a lot to do! Now, imagine putting yourself through all of that, then having your application rejected on the basis of a few lines at the top of your CV. A poor CV profile can instantly…
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How to Attract Candidates in the Current Job Market
The UK job market has been somewhat unstable over the past few months as businesses have faced the impossible challenge of predicting what the future of the UK economy will look like. Vacancy numbers have reached record highs this year and we’ve seen fewer people actively looking for work. This has heated up the competition…
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5 Tips on How to Improve Your Staff Retention
It’s inevitable that some of your team will move on from your business. Changes in personal circumstances, relocation and offers from your rivals will happen, however, having a high staff turnover can seriously damage productivity, team motivation and in many instances your bottom line. Replacing staff requires an investment of both your time and money,…
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Should I Go to University or Get a Job?
Should I go to uni or get a job? – This is a question that many college leavers face and while going to university may be the more traditional option, it isn’t right for everyone and won’t guarantee better career prospects. There is a range of options open to those who would prefer to get…