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If you’ve been out of work for a while and money is running out then applying for a lower level job can seem like an easier way to get into work quickly. Maybe you’ve been in a situation in the past when taking a less senior role seemed like the best thing to do. It… Continue reading Should I aim for a lower level role?

Remember when you started out on your career. You were probably excited about the future with all its possibilities and keen to gain as many skills and as much experience as you could. You had lots of ideas and energy, and most likely you set yourself ambitious goals. But now, a good few years on, have… Continue reading Are you stuck in a mid-career rut?

How do you present yourself persuasively to employers when you’re making a career change? Package yourself in a way that is appropriate to the sector or role that you’re targeting.  The research which you’ve carried out  before deciding to make the change should be the basis for helping you to work out what transferable skills… Continue reading Marketing yourself for a career change

If you are looking for a new job, it might feel like you should slow down now till the New Year, but there are lots of ways in which the festive season can help your job search. December is often less competitive than January – many job searchers reduce their efforts then, thinking that there’s… Continue reading Use the festive season to help your job search

We have had such an unusual time over 2020 and 2021 with big changes to the way we lead our day to day lives.  It’s been hugely worrying and difficult for many of us.  Has it also given you time to think about what is important to you?  It does feel like life from now… Continue reading Time for a change?

Are you feeling frustrated by your progress in looking for a new job?  Is it time to change your strategy? The traditional approach                                               A different way of thinking They are in charge   … Continue reading Change your thinking about job search