Taking Advantage of the Upper Hand in the Job Market

Taking Advantage of the Upper Hand in the Job Market

I’ve written, recently, about 2021’s talent shortage. Despite all of our fears this time last year, the market is saturated with jobs – a dream situation! It’s a chance for talent to take advantage. No searching job boards without any result. No sending applications...
5 Ways to Spot a Great Opportunity (and Avoid Bad Ones)

5 Ways to Spot a Great Opportunity (and Avoid Bad Ones)

It’s a talent-short market. If you think your prospects of landing a new position are low at the moment, think again – the current job market belongs to talent. There’s a steady stream of amazing roles up for grabs and a lack of (suitable) applicants. If you’re...
Mental Health in the Workplace Post COVID

Mental Health in the Workplace Post COVID

As we approach, with starts and stops, the light at the end of the COVID tunnel, it’s fun to imagine the open borders, the (partial) return to the office and never having to check whether you have a mask on you. Unfortunately, none of the coronavirus vaccines address...
How Do I Effectively Transition From Friend to Manager?

How Do I Effectively Transition From Friend to Manager?

A vent over a coffee is a pastime across industries for a reason. There’s plenty of studies researching the benefits of work friends, but it’s a no-brainer that you end up at the cafe together. Five days a week gives you a lot of time to make friends and plenty of...
You’re Not Applying for the Right Jobs

You’re Not Applying for the Right Jobs

I’ve stressed before that you should never ‘apply to apply’. It wastes your time. It wastes HR’s time. When it’s clear that you’re not a fit, sending in your CV is more likely to permanently shut doors. The company will see your application, not as a genuine...