5 Ways to Tell if An Employer is Good to Their Employees
It’s important when looking for a new job to try and work for a company that you know are good to their employees. A job with happy employees is a job you will likely want to stay in long term, something you need to consider carefully especially if you are a recent graduate or young person starting work. We have come up with 5 ways you can tell if an employer is good to its employees and maybe give you some ideas for questions at interview stage to help you establish if this is a company you want to work for. Regular, well paced and...
read more8 Things to Do to Get Along With Your Co-workers
Whether you’re starting a new job or still in an old one, it’s important to always try and maintain good relationships with your co-workers. We’ve compiled a list of 8 things you can do to get along with your co-workers, some will apply more to those of you starting a new job but all of them can be utilised in any position to help you be more approachable at work. Be polite and friendly. It’s important when you’re working to always be sure to be polite and friendly to your co-workers where possible. This almost goes without saying, of...
read more5 Ways to Tell if an Interview Went Well
So, let’s be straight about something to begin with in this article. There is no way to know for sure that you have successfully gotten a job from a good interview until you hear back from the employer. You can do your absolute best, be perfect for the role and still get pipped to the post by someone with more experience and that’s fine, it’s all part of the interviewing process and life. However, there are a few things you can look out for to help you have an idea of whether the interview at least went well. So in this article we are going...
read more5 Ways to Improve Your Productivity at Work
Sometimes when you work in a full time office job like a call centre or data entry role, you can find yourself stagnating and feeling bored at work. This can affect your productivity because your brain is not fully alert or concentrated on your work. In this article, we will discuss 5 ways you can improve your productivity at work and bring your focus back to where it should be. Create your own training documents to remind yourself of procedures or routines. This is especially helpful if you are still relatively new in your role and haven’t...
read more7 Things to Do to Make Your Work Life More Comfortable
If you’re working full time, you know that sometimes (especially if you work in an office) you feel uncomfortable either physically, mentally or socially. In this article we will explore 7 ways to make your work life more comfortable with all of these in mind, hopefully helping you to enjoy work just a little bit more. Get a good night’s sleep. It seems obvious, but a good night’s sleep can be so valuable for feeling less irritable at work. If you are tired, the day will seem to drag so much longer and make it harder for you to focus...
read moreWhy it’s Important to Keep Busy When You Graduate
So you graduated from University. Congratulations! However, now you’re an adult. You have certain responsibilities. One of these responsibilities is to keep busy even when you’re not working and it’s one people often don’t think about. Of course, coming straight out of uni you’re going to want to get a graduate job as soon as possible but what do you do while you wait for those all-important applications to close? You keep busy! There are a few reasons for this. The most important being that one of the most common interview questions...
read more5 Ways to Improve Your C.V Without a Permanent Job.
One of the biggest issues people who are looking for work face is finding a job without the relevant experience. Often people feel trapped in a loop of being able to find work because they have no experience, and unable to find experience because they can’t find work. However, there are ways that you can improve your C.V without work experience. In this article, we will explore the different options you can look at to make your C.V more attractive to a potential employer if you are struggling to find your starting point. Improving your...
read moreCareer Choices; 5 Questions to Ask Yourself When Accepting a Job Offer
So you’ve been offered a job, maybe even two jobs and now you need to decide whether to accept. Or maybe you’re applying for jobs but just don’t know what you want to come from your job search. It’s okay to be a little unsure of what to do, so in this article we will discuss ways in which you can help make your decision easier and factors to consider when choosing a career path. Is it something you enjoy? Possibly the most important part of choosing your career is whether or not it’s something you enjoy doing. After all, this will take up a...
read more5 Things to Do After You Graduate
So you finally graduated from University. You worked hard for several years to get your shiny new degree and now you’re suddenly entering the real world, so what do you do next? Graduating from University can be a bit of a shock and sometimes the many options and doors now open for you can be a little overwhelming, but there are some things to keep in mind to make your transition from Graduate to full time employee as smooth and comfortable for you as possible. Here are the top 5 things to do once you have graduated; Look at Graduate...
read more5 Reasons to Volunteer While You Look For Work.
Volunteering is working for a company or business as an unpaid staff member. Many people choose not to volunteer because they would rather earn money by doing something but if you have the opportunity to volunteer (for example you are a graduate living at home or young person still in school) then it can be absolutely worth the time investment to improve your C.V and make you look more impressive to potential employers. Here are 5 reasons volunteering could be right for you; Volunteering is easy to get and gives you free experience If you...
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