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Career

Apr 14, 2011 Career

Latest research bosses should know about

by Leah Gibbs

According to the latest annual ‘Hunting the (Hidden) Hunters’ report from CareerOne,  longer hours, inadequate resources and a reluctance of organisations to increase salaries are factors driving workers to hand in their resignation.

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Apr 7, 2011 Career

Individual Role Engagement Alignment Profile™

by Pamela Frost

Did you know that up to 65% of employees in organisations are disengaged?  What you may not know is most of the time when these statistics are quoted they are positioned in terms of the lost opportunity for the organisation in terms of profits and profitability.  But what about the lost opportunities for the individual [...]

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Mar 24, 2011 Career

The High Price of Crying On the Job

by Leah Gibbs

Years ago I had a very demanding, harsh boss. Sometimes, I would get so demoralized or overwhelmed that I would duck into the bathroom and cry, though I made sure to never burst into tears in front of my boss or colleagues.

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Jan 27, 2011 Career

How To Put The Spark Back Into Your Career

by Leah Gibbs

I regularly work with people who feel as though the spark has gone out of their career, and often after years of working in the same industry or organisation, they’re desperate to find out how to put some excitement back into their job.  The problem for many people in this situation is that they jump [...]

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Oct 20, 2010 Career

Taking That Next Step in Your Career

by Linda Enever

In the current market taking that next step in your career may not be at the top of your mind. However often this type of market creates the opportunities, steps and openings for a well planned applicant to make their next career move as the reshuffling, restructuring and resignations occur. It maybe time to seek [...]

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Oct 7, 2010 Career

Why is the grass always greener? Why we are so often disappointed in our jobs

by Emma Driscoll

How many times do we start a new job and think, “this is great, I can really make a difference here”,  only to be quite disappointed and let down before the first 6 months are over?….. What is it that changes from the interview we had where the feelings of enthusiasm for ‘the start of [...]

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Aug 3, 2010 Career

Resumes, Resumes, Resumes – What is important?

by Linda Enever

Resumes are something I see every day in my job and yet I am amazed at how many people do not think they are important or do not put the time in to make sure their resume presents them in the best light. Your resumes is your first impression to a recruiter /employer and is [...]

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Jul 21, 2010 Career

Do you like your Job? Here’s how to love it…

by Leah Gibbs

Do you feel stuck in a rut?  Have you lost that enthusiasm for your job?  Are you feeling unappreciated?  Remember when you were ecstatic about securing your new position?  Where has that feeling gone? At the end of the day, at least you have a job, right?  Wrong!   If all you do is complain about [...]

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