During and after lockdown, networking to secure employment is essential to your success. Networking will uncover those hidden jobs and opportunities. Take advantage of networking on LinkedIn while we continue to practice social distancing.

The concept of the Career Anchors was introduced by Edgar Schein. A Career Anchor is something that develops over time and evolves into a self-concept, shaping an individual’s personal identity or self-image
and includes:

* Talents, skills, and abilities: the things that we believe we are good at, and not so good at.
* Motives and needs: what is important to us and take the form of goals, e.g. money, status, challenge, autonomy.
* Attitudes and values: the kind of organization that we feel comfortable with, one that matches our own values and beliefs.

How to prepare for a video interviewVideo interviews are a very popular method of interviewing. And, it’s likely to be a rather popular style of interview over the next few weeks in our current climate. There are many benefits for the candidate and the...

Christmas is the perfect chance to wow your co-workers and wear something special. But how do you know if you’re getting the right balance between professional and festive? In this article, Steve Cochrane from luxury fashion retailer Psyche offers his tips for looking your best at your work Christmas party.

Job interviews can be tough. It’s important to research, prepare and practice your answers. Recruiters and hiring managers will know and appreciate you taking the time to prepare. Here are some great tips from Chris Stappard from Edward Reed Recruitment.

How to network on LinkedIn. It’s simply not enough to set up a great profile and then let LinkedIn work on auto-pilot. You need to show up and engage with the people you are trying to attract. So, whether you are looking for a job or clients, you’ll need to network.

What’s the purpose of conducting a SWOT analysis? If done correctly the SWOT analysis tool is an incredibly powerful tool. It can help you identify a new career direction or it can help you create a personal development plan.

It’s highly likely your CV will be filtered via an Applicant Tracking System ATS these days. So, you need to know how Applicant Tracking Systems work.

When you are actively seeking a new job, you need to keep in mind the purpose of the interview. In its simplest terms, they are looking for the right skills, experience and knowledge for that job.

Today it’s essential you tailor your CV for every vacancy you apply. Read here to find out how to tailor your cover letters, CVs and application forms.