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How to Stop Yourself Getting Bored at Work
If you find yourself getting bored at work, there are some things you can do to put a stop to it. Of course, you might not have the most interesting job in the world, and not everybody can love every aspect of their job. However, there are definitely steps you can take to make your job more interesting. Here are some ideas: Learn new things. Teach yourself new skills and find ways of expanding your knowledge. Don’t get bogged down in the things you already know. Ask for a promotion. If you’re not feeling challenged enough, a promotion could be just what you need to renew your enthusiasm. Talk to…
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Interviews – What to Expect
Interviews can be the best and worst part of the recruitment process. They are, of course, stressful and difficult as you want to get the job. However, they are also a great opportunity to find out more about the company you want to work for, the role and what you would be doing on a day to day basis. Try to think of an interview as a chat rather than an examination. Interviews can be very different depending on the organisation. It is hard to know quite what to expect until you arrive. If you have used a recruitment consultant, ask them what they think it will be like. They…
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Is your Job Living up to its Expectations?
Starting a new job is a truly exciting time and you will be filled with hopes and expectations about what your future career has to offer you. Once you are a few months into your new job, you may want to reassess and decide whether the position is living up to your expectations. Think back to what you were told about the job, by your recruitment agent and your employer. Is the position living up to the information you were given? If you have any concerns you can address them with your boss. Keep a copy of any information you were given in order to have a reference to look…
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Putting your Very Best into your Job
Your job will take up a vast amount of your time, so you want to be able to throw yourself into it and get a lot out of it as well. It’s important that you really learn to apply yourself every single day so that you can do the very best you can. Here are some reasons why: You will feel more fulfilled. There is nothing worse than doing something you feel isn’t important. By working hard and looking for new ways to contribute, you will be making a big difference to your company. You can get a pay rise. Often, you will need to justify why you deserve a pay…
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How to Answer some of the Most Common Interview Questions
Interviewers tend to ask the same questions over and over again. Of course, there will usually be some more unexpected ones in the mix as well, but in general, you should be able to answer the standard questions pretty well. It’s easy to prepare the answers and come up with something that will impress before you go into the interview. Here are some good responses to those typical but tricky questions: Where do you see yourself in 5 years’ time? The interviewer wants to know how ambitious you are, but also how dedicated you will be to the company. You should explain that you want to be able to progress and…
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Maidstone Supply Teaching Jobs
Teaching is one of the most honourable professions in the world. It provides an individual with a chance to be a part of building a nation by instilling positive ways into the young pupils. It is not just a profession, and those who have a career in teaching are providing an honourable service to the masses. Even if one is unable to get a job as a full-time teacher, working as a supply teacher is certainly worth it. Maidstone is the city of Kent, England, 51 km south-east of London. There is proof of a settlement in the area dating back to before the Stone Age. With a large population,…
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Talking to your Boss About Career Progression
Many jobs will advertise themselves as offering ‘great career progression’. However, this is an attractive buzzword for many people who are looking for a new job, and often the reality might be that career progression is minimal, if in existence at all. If this is the case, you should address this as soon as you can with your employer so that you can decide on your best option going forward. If you start a new job, it might be worth keeping a copy of the job description. This will give you something to reference when discussing your position in future. It’s a useful document to have to hand. Think about…
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Thinking Outside the Box When Looking for a New Job
When you’re looking for a new job, don’t rest on your laurels. It’s important to look anywhere and everywhere, as you never know what you might find. Of course, there are all the usual routes to finding a job, and many of these will work, but you should always be prepared. Here are some ideas: Have CVs or business cards with you at all times. After all, you never know who you might meet. Things can often happen at the most unexpected times. Ask around. Speak to all your friends and ask if any jobs are going where they are working. They might be able to put in a good…