What is a career development conversation? A Career Development Conversation is an honest, open discussion between employee and manager that supports the employee in developing their career goals and plans for achieving what is mutually beneficial to the individual and the organisation. It isn’t a single, one off conversation. It is a series of conversations […]
When it comes to submitting a professional CV, there are many job seekers who wonder if they should hire the services of a professional CV writer. When it comes to submitting a professional CV, there are many job seekers who wonder if they should hire the services of a professional CV writer. A professional CV writer is often a freelance writer, who specializes in writing professional CVs. Many professional CV writers have a degree or years of experience of creating professional CVs. The decision as to whether or not you want to hire the services of a professional CV writer is yours to make, but there are benefits to doing so.
Whether you are looking to find a new job or a complete career change, LinkedIn is the single best place to do it. It is estimated that 80% of the members of LinkedIn are decision makers which means that these are people who can help you to advance your career.
Here are five tips that you can use to improve your LinkedIn profile:
We all know that the world of work we live in today is subject to constant change. Being able to adapt and change to the needs of your organisation or sector are key to creating a futureproof career.
Below are my 4 top tips to help you futureproof your career
Sheryl Sandburg once said, ‘In the future there will be no female leaders, just leaders’ and whilst this is an aspiration that many of us can relate to, we are not there yet.
The photo you select for your LinkedIn profile is very important. One of the main ways that we decide whether to trust someone or not is based on their face. If you do not include a photo in your profile, you could be overlooked for potential career or job opportunities. Lets explore how to make […]
Leadership is about inspiring, motivating and influencing others to be the best version of themselves that they can be. Here are three ways in which you can stand out as a leader. Learn How Be A Good Listener A big part of being a great leader starts by being a good listener. This means […]
For many of us, once we make the decision that we’d like to move on from our current career to a new one, we are plagued with doubts. It’s a big step and one that you want to get right first time if you can. In looking at what we want to do next, it’s […]
Thinking about a career change and making the move from one career to another can be seen as quite an undertaking. Taking the steps needed to make the change a reality require certain mindset tools we need to either have or develop. These tools are often at the heart of why we end up not […]
Even in organisations where career development conversations do take place, it does not always mean that they are done effectively, consistently or done well. So, what gets in the way of us having good career conversations? These are some of the most common barriers to the career conversation. The manager isn’t sure if it’s important […]