At the moment it might be harder to find a job than usual; the current economic climate, and the fact that it is approaching Christmas, can typically mean that there are fewer jobs than usual available. How do you approach finding a job in these circumstances? Don’t panic. It might feel like you have to put yourself forward for every job opportunity and find a job ASAP. While it is of course important to have a job, if you do not focus on yourself and what you want, you won’t have the time and energy to apply for the jobs that would be a better fit for you. Be selective.…

It is always a difficult conversation to have with your boss when you want to ask for a payrise. However, it doesn’t need to be awkward and there are lots of tips you can follow to help make the conversation easier, and to give you a better chance of success as well. Be matter of fact. Whilst it doesn’t help to be deemed demanding or ungrateful, it does help to be straight talking. Explain clearly what you want. Tell them why you deserve it. Go into your meeting armed with evidence, so you can show the value that you bring to the company through your role. Know the industry averages.…

A new year is always a chance for a new start in many ways, and your job is an integral part of this too. A new year is always symbolic, offering the chance for a fresh beginning, but it’s also a genuinely good time to search for new career opportunities. This time of year is often when businesses will be coming out of a recruitment freeze, or when their HR departments will be assessing which departments need more support. This means that new opportunities are likely to arise. Register with recruitment consultants and keep an eye on online job boards if you’re seeking new opportunities. Check these daily, and check…

Finding fulfilment in work isn’t just about having a decent salary and a comfortable life (though of course these factors will contribute, too). It is about finding something to do at work that ignites your passion and makes you excited to wake up in the morning. In the modern job market, people are looking for more fulfilment, as we are working longer hours and need to be able to commit 100% to our jobs. When you are doing work that you care about and that you believe in, you will be able to produce better results. This will in turn lead you into better paid work, because you are doing…

What do you want from your career? This is something that is so fundamental, and yet, so infrequently talked about in modern-day society. You might find that you need to think deeply about what it is that you want – and if you do, chances are this means you haven’t found it just yet. Finding a career that will suit you is not easy. You will need a certain amount of money to maintain your way of life – and just generally to live and to pay the bills. You will also need to feel a certain amount of fulfilment from your career, so you will need it to be…

There are lots of reasons why you might decide to apply to a job, and salary will usually be up there with the top reasons. It’s the reason why most of us work, and it’s the top motivating factor in applying for jobs in lots of cases. If you want to earn a higher salary, the obvious step to take is to hunt for a new job. It’s often easier than waiting for a promotion to arise in your current workplace. Remember to look for other factors that matter to you as well. For example, you will have certain aspects of your work that you enjoy more than others. If…

A new year is an excellent time to recruit. Lots of people will have been waiting until Christmas was over to begin their job search, so this can be a very strong time for good candidates on the job market. You will usually get lots of responses to job ads at this time, meaning you will have more candidates to choose from. Engage a recruitment consultant to help you with the process. They can do as much or as little as you like in the way of helping, placing job adverts for you, or helping you to sort through applications and finding suitable people who may be interested in the…

Recruitment consultancy is still a relatively young industry in the grand scheme of things. It is now a popular profession for people who like to keep busy, achieve results and work with a range of people. If you get into recruitment and really enjoy it, there are also plenty of options for career progression. You just need to make sure you work for the right agency. When you go for your interview, you should ask about career progression and the options on offer. This will show you are keen and make you stick in people’s minds, as they will know and remember you as the keen, ambitious person. If you…