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4 helpful hacks for doing business abroad

by Margaret Buj | Sep 19, 2017 | Blog | 0 Comments

Doing business across borders was once the preserve of large multinationals with thousands of staff. But thanks to the ubiquity of web access and the wonders of modern tech, small entrepreneurs can now set their sights on international markets. So if you’ve developed...

6 Time Thieves That Are Holding You Back At Work

by Margaret Buj | Sep 16, 2017 | Career Advice, Career Development | 0 Comments

Do you regularly leave work with a sense of niggling dissatisfaction that you haven’t got everything done that you’d hoped to do? You’re not alone. Social media, your phone, even colleagues chatting to you over the water cooler - these are all ‘time thieves’ that...

8 Ways You Can Improve Your Business Writing

by Margaret Buj | Sep 8, 2017 | business writing, Career Advice | 0 Comments

At work, you'll communicate more via the written word than any other method. It can be a lot more convenient and easier for you, but it does have its downsides. You can and will be judged by how you write. Here's 8 ways you can improve your business writing skills,...

Back To School For Your Career – Is It Worth It?

by Margaret Buj | Sep 8, 2017 | a blog, Career Advice | 0 Comments

These days, going back to school or college is becoming an increasingly popular trend among adults. No matter how old you may be, it seems there is no limit to people signing up to an educational organization in order to try and get more qualifications. There are...

Climbing Careers Without Qualifications

by Margaret Buj | Aug 28, 2017 | Blog | 0 Comments

In the modern world, a lot of employers look for candidates with specific qualifications for most of their roles. As more and more people have degrees, their value becomes much less, and employers want something better. This leaves those without a certificate under...

4 Ways to Get the Recognition You Deserve

by Margaret Buj | Aug 25, 2017 | achievements, boss, Career Advice, confidence | 0 Comments

Ask employers what they value in their staff, and they will reel off traits such as “high achieving” and “hard working”. But when it comes to actually valuing such qualities, employers seem to be falling short: 65% of American employees say they have received no...

Cooking Up A Career In High End Catering

by Margaret Buj | Aug 22, 2017 | a blog, Career Advice | 0 Comments

If it's been your lifelong dream to get a Michelin star, be as well regarded as Michel Roux Jr, or work in some of the tops restaurants like Chez Bruce in London, then a career in high-end catering is certainly for you. But just how can you get into this varied and...

[Guide] How to optimise your LinkedIn profile

by Margaret Buj | Aug 22, 2017 | a blog, Linked In, LinkedIn | 0 Comments

There’s no turning back. The recruitment process has gone digital and a generic resume is not enough to secure a job interview. Even if you’ve tailored it. And have written a cover letter. Why? Most recruiters use online tools to seek out and run informal background...

The best questions to ask in an interview

by Margaret Buj | Aug 19, 2017 | a blog, a job, Career Advice, interview questions | 0 Comments

Asking questions at the end of your interview could be the difference between an outstanding job offer and a shuffle back to your computer to complete more applications. But our latest research revealed that asking the wrong questions could lead to a similar fate as...

Skills of the Future: 10 Skills You’ll Need to Thrive in 2020

by Margaret Buj | Aug 16, 2017 | Blog | 0 Comments

By the year 2020, experts predict that about 5 million workers will lose their jobs due to automation and artificial intelligence (AI). What does this mean? Both good and bad. The so-called fourth industrial revolution will be the next phase in the evolution of...