Advice

In both our professional and personal day to day lives it is inevitable that our words or actions will draw criticism on occasion. Whilst this criticism may feel personal or unjust it’s important to ensure criticism doesn’t get you down or affect your approach. After all, constructive criticism can be turned into a positive. We’ve all been there, you’ve slaved away over a project for a long period of time, complete the task at hand and pass your work back to a customer, ...

It’s a topic of great national debate. How do we break down that stigma around mental health and how can we help people open up when it comes to personal struggles. No one should have to suffer alone and during a week that sees a focus on mental health awareness, what steps can you take to support mental health in the workplace? It’s stated that one in four of us will suffer ill mental health at some point in our lives. With a variety of contributing factors playing a part, looking ...

What does it take to be a good communicator? In a fast-paced business world, the difference between success and failure can hinge on good communication between teams and individuals. That said, what actually makes a good communicator? Whether it’s how you listen to the other involved party, what kind of questions you ask and how you present yourself, all of these points can make a difference. In this article, we’ll take a look at three factors that are important to great communicati...

Time. We can never get enough of it and it always seemingly disappears all too quickly. When you feel like you’re being pulled from pillar to post, how do you make the most of the time available to you and how can you utilise your time effectively? In this article, we’ll look at a few ways that you can do just that. Deadlines, client appointments, meetings at work our just organising your personal life, time is precious and how we use it effectively is really important. It’s e...

Knowing where to start or what to look for is the starting block of all job searches. However, knowing what you want and therefore subsequently finding it can be a much harder task. Furthermore, when you find a job you wish to apply for, how do you set yourself up to standout and ultimately go the distance in the interview room? In this article, we’ll take a look at three top tips that can help you get ahead in your job search. By identifying what you are looking for you are giving yourse...

Great people skills are a surefire way to help you seamlessly integrate with a team at work or help broker new relationships. Whilst someone maybe academically suitable for a role, combining these attributes with strong people skills are essential to ensure that you are a fully rounded candidate. With a range of skills falling under the people skills umbrella, what are some of the key areas where you can improve your understanding and ability when it comes to this must-have attribute? In this a...

Starting a new job can be both an exciting and daunting time. Meeting new people, getting to know how the business works and ultimately learning your new job. There are so many factors to consider, but how can you walk into your new job on day one and immediately make a great impression? In this article, we’ll take a look at just that. Whether that is researching the company beforehand or just simply speaking up or not complaining, these are all areas that you can consider when starting a...

To deliver a more productive and efficient working day, it’s important to overcome a number of obstacles that present themselves in the workplace. We all procrastinate sometimes but being able to overcome periods like this is a valuable way to deliver a higher level of efficiency. In this article, we’ll take a look at a number of different ways that you can be more efficient with your time. From taking a break to making a to-do list, there are a number of ways that can help you get ...

With so many potential distractions in the workplace, how can you maintain your focus? We’ve all been there, you set your tasks for the day or have a deadline looming. Before you know it you’ve got unexpected emails in your inbox demanding immediate attention alongside colleagues coming over and asking questions. With work pulling you different ways, how can you maintain your focus? In this article, we’ll look at numerous ways that you can be more focused in the workplace and ...

Whilst all interviews are different and come in many guises, there is almost always some interview staples which are likely to raise their heads. Whether that is the where do you see yourself in five years question to being asked to demonstrate an achievement you're proud of, what can you expect in an interview? In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the most frequently occurring interview questions. Whilst these questions may not feature in your interview, being prepared and being...

It’s an aspect that most of us can’t escape. Having an office based job means that for the most part, we will be sat at our desks on most days of the week. Whilst this is a situation that can’t be helped, being sat down all day goes against what we need to be healthy as people, but what can be done to be more healthy in the office? Our bodies require us to be active to remain in good shape. Having an office job means that there is dangerous potential to be completely sedentary...

Happiness in the workplace is a major factor to overall job satisfaction and our general wellbeing. We arguably spend more time with our work colleagues than we do with our friends and family so having a great working environment is essential. In this article, we look at 3 ways of boosting your work outlook. Getting on with your colleagues, enjoying the work that you do and just generally looking forward to going to work all add up to make you feel good within yourself. All too often we let our...

They say that you never stop learning and in the workplace, this couldn’t be truer. People often underestimate how much learning you actually do in your job. Learning something new doesn’t necessarily mean signing yourself up for a course or placement, just by carrying out your day to day tasks and observing allows us to pick up valuable lessons along the way. All around you, people are undertaking different task’s and roles. Roles that ordinarily you may not be exposed to. Ev...

It may seem like a fundamental, but leaving a great first impression is an absolute essential when it comes to a job interview. A first impression may well make or break your chances of landing that job and if that first impression is poor, it way well dissuade that employer from taking your application further. With people getting a feel for someone on a first impression alone, how do you stand out for the right reasons? Let’s take a look. Give the person you’re meeting your whole ...