You've clocked in 9-5, Monday to Friday (or Saturday), every day without fail, and you're tired of the routine. As the excitement of a new job fades, and routine settles in, the lure of making a big, dramatic change could make a serious argument for leaving your regular job and trying something new. While this…
Let's begin by considering the costs involved An employee resignation heralds a decrease in productivity. Between the employee's personal feelings - if they are unhappy at work, they won't be fully productive - and their resignation period, work tends to get pushed to the wayside as no new projects can be started. Add the manager's…
Who, When and Why? The rise of 'job hopping' means that a promotion at the right time could avoid you having to put out a 'Help Wanted' ad if you desperately want to keep your employee. When employees feel they have given their all, and are not progressing, it is increasingly likely, in today's business…
A job description is a snapshot of your company culture, and might make the difference between a wide pool of applicants or candidate radio-silence. Applying for job interviews is already a stressful experience for many applicants because most of them will have doubts about whether or not they'll fit into the company. A succinct and friendly…
Interviews can be stressful. We've already detailed helpful tips for giving a world-class interview, but this time we'll be guiding you through what not to do when you're in that interviewing seat. These are the biggest 'dont's' of the interviewing process: Show up late Don't show up an hour early, but keep the time in…
First and foremost, well done! If you're preparing for a job interview, then you've been shortlisted as a serious candidate for the position. Here are some tips to help you get over the final hurdle: the face-to-face interview. This is usually the stage where nerves and doubts skyrocket, and while this is perfectly normal, don't…
Your CV is the first impression a company gets of you, and it needs to make an impact. That's a lot to ask for a single document, and figuring out what to include, what to leave out, and how to structure it is difficult for any candidate. Fortunately, recruiters and hiring managers understand that a…
