Professional Development Archives

4 Major Benefits of Working From Home

BridgewaterUKDec 22, 2021Business Insights, Career Progression, Professional Development0

Since the start of the pandemic, working from home has become the new normal, and for good reason too! Whether you’re a university…

What Your Body Language Says About You

BridgewaterUKJul 27, 2021Advice For Graduates, Business Insights, Career Advice, Job Search and Interviews, Professional Development0

When at work or attending interviews, we always think carefully and consciously about what we are saying. However, what many people don't realise…

6 Mistakes That Are Ruining Your Presentations

BridgewaterUKFeb 26, 2020Career Advice, Career Progression, Professional Development0

If you’re keen to build a successful career in a business and sales-driven environment, you’ll need to be able to deliver strong presentations.…

How to Become a Better Salesperson: 8 Steps

BridgewaterUKMay 29, 2019Advice For Graduates, Career Advice, Career Progression, Professional Development0

Sales is an exciting and extremely rewarding career where every day is different. When we recruit for salespeople, we look for confident and…

5 Signs You Should Leave Your Job (Sooner Rather Than Later)

BridgewaterUKMay 10, 2018Advice For Graduates, Career Advice, Professional Development0

Sometimes it can be difficult to know whether it’s time to move on from your job. After all, you may love the people…

Essentials for Success: Winning Negotiation Skills and Techniques

BridgewaterUKFeb 20, 2018Career Advice, Management and Leadership, Professional Development0

What is negotiation? For many, the word will strike up images of wheeler-dealers haggling over second-hand cars or perhaps business bigwigs signing huge…

Bored at Work? Kill the Monotony!

BridgewaterUKFeb 8, 2018Career Advice, Professional Development0

Most workers spend a minimum of 8 hours a day at work; considering the fact we spend another 8 hours asleep, that’s most…

Essential Team Leader Skills for Management Success

BridgewaterUKOct 5, 2017Career Progression, Management and Leadership, Professional Development0

For some, progression to management is a super quick process whereas, for others, it takes years of hard work. Wherever you are in…

Enterprise Skills: What Are They and Do You Have Them?

BridgewaterUKSep 5, 2017Advice For Graduates, Business Insights, Job Search and Interviews, Professional Development0

Enterprise skills are sought after by employers and yet many candidates overlook their importance and fail to talk about them during their job…

Finding the Balance: Job Hunting While Employed

BridgewaterUKMar 29, 2017Career Advice, Job Search and Interviews, Professional Development0

Thanks to online job boards and sites, you can now apply for jobs with just one click. However, that doesn’t mean that looking…

CV Advice: Spring Clean Your CV

BridgewaterUKMar 15, 2017Career Advice, Job Search and Interviews, Professional Development0

Spring will soon be here, which means it’s time to spruce things up a little. At this time of year, many of us…

The Importance of Peer Feedback: What is a 360 Review?

BridgewaterUKFeb 1, 2017Career Progression, Professional Development0

At work, what do you think when you hear the words ‘feedback’ and ‘review’? Some of us will have flashbacks to being pulled…

New Year’s Resolutions: Why You Need a Vision

BridgewaterUKJan 3, 2017Career Advice, Career Progression, Professional Development0

The new year is always the perfect time for reflection. What did you achieve last year? Did you make the most of it?…

How to Build Lasting Business Relationships: 8 Pro Tips

BridgewaterUKNov 28, 2016Career Advice, Career Progression, Professional Development0

What do you think of when you hear the word ‘relationship’? No, we’re not talking about romantic walks by the sea or swiping…

Sales Tips: 5 Ways to Seal the Deal

BridgewaterUKMay 17, 2016Career Advice, Professional Development0

Some people are born salespeople, others learn the ropes on the job. Whether or not you were born with the gift, every sales…

Digital Literacy: Are You Up to Speed?

BridgewaterUKMay 11, 2016Career Advice, Career Progression, Professional Development0

OK, before we get into things, there's one mantra we all need to embrace: change is good. Many of us are guilty of…

Digital Skills: 7 Ways to Further Your Career

BridgewaterUKMay 10, 2016Business Insights, Career Advice, Career Progression, Professional Development0

Digital skills have become increasingly important to businesses and therefore increasingly desirable in employees. These skills are no longer just relevant to those…