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Why some people achieve their career goals and other people don’t
I used to be a Recruitment Consultant, running a business that recruited staff for the recruitment industry itself, (yes, you read that right). That’s got to be the sharpest end of the recruitment sector. I became fascinated why some candidates achieved their...
Three Reasons why Recruiters don’t return your calls
Three Reasons why Recruiters don't return your calls Part of a balanced job search campaign should involve engaging with recruiters, particularly the ones specialising in your function or sector. (Only about 20% of your time though, with the rest spent mining your...
How to get what you want this year
Welcome back. Many of us seem to have hit the ground running after the holidays and it's easy to forget our good intentions to improve the way we live and work. One of my clients said last week that she felt her well-being was at 4/10 and she wants to feel 8/10 by...
Why successful people make their New Year’s resolutions now – and stick to them
I've noticed that some of my coaching clients have already written down their resolutions for 2016. These are usually people who managed to keep their resolutions for this year too. Research says about 45% of us make resolutions but 54% of us will give up within six...
Six tactics for passing a promotion interview
Six tactics for passing a promotion interview Even the most confident candidates balk at the thought of promotion panels. They are particularly intimidating if you already report to panel members. How do you put on a convincing performance for people who already...
How to do your own appraisal
You may not have a formal appraisal at work any more, but there’s nothing to stop you from doing your own. Every business has a strategic plan, so it makes sense that we have one for our own careers too. We may be back to business as usual after the holidays, but...
Why you are much more successful than you think you are
Do you ever get that niggling feeling that you should have achieved more? Or that what you have achieved isn't quite good enough? The web is groaning with content about career success. Failure is now seen not just as OK, but to be welcomed as a necessary precursor to...
The simple interview question that most people fail
I've interviewed thousands of people over the years as a Career Coach, Recruiter, Selection Panelist and Trustee. They have usually researched thoroughly and have a structured answer to everything - what experience do they have of influencing an organisation, what...
Six reasons why your job search has stalled
The CBI predicts that 50% of UK businesses intend to hire this year, also reporting that firms could struggle to fill these vacancies because of skills shortages. My head-hunting contacts are under pressure to meet this demand for talent. Add to that the strength of...
Five ways to prove you are ready for promotion in 2015
You may feel like you deserve to be promoted next year, but how do you demonstrate that you are really worthy of promotion, perhaps ahead of your peers? You may have the numbers to back up your claim – quantifiable performance measures that show consistent delivery –...
Two tips to help you do great performance appraisals this year
It's coming up for annual review season again. You and your direct reports are probably as keen as each other to get it over with, so you can get back to 'proper' work. Your team may have been with you for so long that you feel embarrassed to do their appraisal. How...
Three reasons why your star performers will leave you
Three reasons why your star performers will leave you. Returning to work after the holidays is bad enough without having to worry about who might ask you for a ‘quiet word’ in order to hand in their notice. I don’t want to cause any paranoia, but if that resonates...