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Careers
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How to balance family life and career
Striking a good work-life balance can be a challenge for anyone, and it’s notoriously tricky for women who want to raise families. Like lots of ambitious ladies out there, you…
5 reasons to take a holiday from work
It’s here! Summer has actually arrived. Now the relentless onslaught of smug holiday chat from colleagues begins. You know what I mean, the daily countdowns to take-off, the cheeky post-its…
No dream job? So what!
We all want to lead happier, more fulfilling lives. Nothing is promised, so making the most of the short time we have on this mortal coil makes perfect sense. But…
Time Management Tips That Actually Work
Ok, I’ll admit it. I’m not the best person in the world at time management. In fact, I’m one of the worst. I have a habit of leaving tasks until…
How to reach your career goals
Where do you want to be in five years from now? What are your career goals? Don’t worry, this isn’t a job interview, I really want to know. Do you know…
What’s the fuss over zero hours contracts?
Are you on a zero hours contract? They’re also known as casual contracts, and they’re popular in the service industry. If you watched the Leadership Debate on ITV last week,…
5 tough interview questions and how to answer them
If you’ve got a job interview coming up, you’re probably fretting about answering a few tough questions. While you can’t always predict what you’re going to be asked, you can…
How to get experience without a job
It’s the age-old problem; you need experience to get a job, but you need a job to get experience. Of all the dilemmas you’ll face when you’re job hunting, this…
What to do if redundancy looms
Redundancy is a bitch. It’s like being kicked in the gut. Of course, it’s meant not to be personal. In fact, it’s required not to be by law. But still…
How to impress at work
Happy New Year! Chances are, if you weren’t back on Friday, you’re back to work today (unless, of course, you work in retail, customer services, care or any of the…
Tech tips to make City life easier
It hasn’t been long since I moved to London, and I’m very concious of not looking like a tourist. For one thing, I’m not. I’ve been here nearly 6 months.…
What not to do at the work Christmas Party
Pretty soon, that annual email is going to appear in your work inbox. You know the one, it tells you that you’re representing the company at the work Christmas party…