When Opportunity Knocks – more Planned Happenstance Theory

Many of us believe we have a clear career path in mind—a bright, golden future awaiting us. This could be our calling, vocation, or even a rite of passage. We confidently chart our careers, convinced we know what they will look like now and in the years ahead. Each new job or promotion propels us …

A Very Professional Statement for your CV

So we have had a romp through the evidence for a great CV. Now’s a good time exploring the subject that vexed a number of people when creating a new CV. That being the professional summary or statement. Or put it another way, who you are professionally and what you deliver at work. This part of …

Nifty Networking

I sure you’ve heard on the grapevine that most vacancies and job opportunities are never advertised. There is very little evidence to back this statement up of course, but anecdotally it kind of makes a lot of sense. In fact, there is an arbitrary figure of 75% of jobs are gained through networking and who …

Mental Health – The Last Workplace Taboo

Not necessarily what will be going through your mind in terms of the last workplace taboo I am sure. You may well have your own thoughts on a workplace taboo. Or you perhaps recognise other issues that may be difficult to discuss around the kettle at work. For any people returning to work following a mental health …

The Formal or Informal Leadership Question?

I am sure you have seen LinkedIn and other social media platforms awash with articles on leadership and becoming a better leader. How many articles and promotions do we see “10 ways to become a great leader” or “Essential Leadership Training” etc, along with countless clichéd quotes from business characters. You have all seen them I am …