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How to do self-promotion without being pushy
This article is part of the "Career Development and Self-Promotion Tips" series.Many people are not comfortable with the concept and practice of self-promotion. However, no matter how good you are at your job, without self-promotion your achievements may be...
Time management – tips to help you reduce stress and increase productivity
I’ve had quite a lot of people ask me recently about time management tips – they see I manage to fit a lot into my life, including recruitment, coaching, travel and ‘me’ time so I’ve decided to record a short video with time management tips to help you reduce stress...
How to get the Recruiter’s attention
You’re ready for that new job. You know you’re perfect for it. You go through all the requirements; tick, tick, tickety tick. You send your CV to the recruiter. And. Well, nothing. That’s it. You send a follow-up email. You phone. You consider resending your CV. Time...
9 questions to ask your Manager during a performance review
This article is part of the "Career Advice" series. A few days ago I posted a video with advice on how to prepare for a performance review - if you've missed it, you can watch it here: https://interview-coach.co.uk/how-to-prepare-for-your-annual-performance-review/...
How to prepare for your annual performance review
Many employees think of the performance review as a time to passively receive their boss’s opinion of their worth. If that’s your view, you may be missing a valuable opportunity. Instead, look at the performance appraisal as a chance for an in-depth discussion about...
How to quantify your experience on your resume
This article is part of the "Resume tips" series.If you've been doing your homework about how to write an effective CV/resume (or if you've had a coaching session with me!:-), you’ll be aware that you have to quantify your experience. Although most people understand...
How to self-promote effectively
If you want to become visible in your work or community, you’ve probably been told you need to “put yourself out there”. When I did a survey last year, one of the most popular topics was also self-promotion. We recognize we need to be visible to our bosses, clients...
Revealing the hidden job market
The "hidden job market" is one of the biggest of buzz phrases for job seekers. Many experts argue that up to 80 percent of the available jobs are hidden, although absolute documentation is hard to come by. So where are all these jobs, and how can you access them?...
5 biggest mistakes you are making with work relationships
5 biggest mistakes you are making with work relationships that prevent you from being an effective leader For this week's post, I've recorded a short video where I talk about the biggest mistakes people make with work relationships. This will be relevant to you...
[Video] How to build your assertive communication skills
This article is part of the "Career Development and Self-Promotion Tips" series. Assertive communication is defined as clear, direct, honest statement of feelings; use of “l” messages; speaking up appropriately for oneself while considering the needs, wants, and...
