Career change advice
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How to network your way into a new career (even if you hate networking)
Few people love to network. Making small talk with strangers while working out how to hit them up for a favour is no one’s idea of fun. However, if you’ve
The secret to setting goals you’ll actually follow through on
Hands up if you’re sick of setting goals every new year and achieving none of them by the end of the year? Sound familiar? Then, perhaps it’s time to end
6 signs you’re about to make a bad career decision you’ll regret
Sometimes you have to take a leap of faith – move forward into the unknown while hoping it will work out well. Changing careers can feel like one of those
Four self-sabotage behaviours that are keeping you stuck in a career you hate
If you’ve been ‘trying’ to leave a career or job you hate for a while but can’t seem to break free, there’s a very good chance that you are an
Six signs it’s time to leave your job
How long have you been sitting on the fence about leaving your job? Are you hesitating because you feel a sense of loyalty to your current employer or is it
Why Turning Your Passion into Your Career Can be a Bad Idea
We’ve all heard the saying “if you do what you love, you’ll never work another day in your life”, however, this isn’t always true. Sometimes, the worse thing you can
I Hate My Job but I Have no Clear Passion or Alternative Job Ideas
Ending up in a job you hate isn’t uncommon. It happens to most of us at least once in life and the logical response is to find a new job
How to launch a freelance career in just 6 months
Quitting your job to go freelance full-time is the ultimate dream for many, but it’s also scary as hell. From being terrified about being responsible for your own salary, to
The Real Reason You Can’t Stay in a Job For Very Long
If you’ve changed jobs a LOT and struggle to stay in a job for more than 9 to 12 months, you’ve probably been called a ‘job hopper’ at least once
The 4 Best People to Get Advice From Before Making a Career Change
If you’re thinking about making a career change, you may be thinking, “How can I be sure I’m doing the right thing?” The truth is that there’s no way to
Five Signs it’s Time to Turn Your Side Hustle into a Full-Time Job
More and more millennials have a side hustle – a project that they work on in the evenings or on weekends, alongside their full-time job. In fact, a survey by
The seven best websites for finding freelance work that you’re not using
So you want to work as a freelancer? And who wouldn’t? You get to make your own hours, control your workload, be your own boss and have the flexibility to
Six ways to tell if you’re aiming too low in life
How do you feel when you get out of bed each morning? Stuck, confused and anxious about the way your life is panning out? Perhaps you feel destined for greater
Five reasons you’re not as happy as you should be and how to fix them
If you’re seriously considering changing your career, it’s likely that you’re not satisfied with life as you know it. You may be approaching 30 or 40 and feel like the
Seven Things You Should Never Put on Your CV
If you’re applying for job after job but you can’t seem to make it to the interview stage, clearly something isn’t right. It’s true that you may be applying for
Should I work for free to kick-start my new career?
You’ve probably heard that you should never work for free. In fact, being paid a decent wage, even as an intern, has become such a hot topic that last year,
The best questions to ask at the end of a job interview
Do you have any questions? It’s the one part of the classic job interview that truly divides opinion. Some say the interviewer doesn’t really care if you have questions or
The surprising secret to better productivity and success
The secret to better productivity and success is doing less. It’s true. Creating the space to do nothing in particular more often than not provides an opening for new ideas,
How to spot (and avoid) a dysfunctional workplace before you start working there
If you’re eager to escape a nightmare job, it’s easy to take the first offer you can find, but don’t let desperation cloud your judgement. Leaving a toxic or bad
How to change careers without changing companies
So, you love the company you work for, the people are amazing and the culture is a perfect fit. The only problem is your actual job. You hate it and
How to make a nightmare job feel like a piece of cake
The job interview went well, your prospective boss was nice enough and your colleagues appeared friendly and professional. However, on starting the job, things couldn’t be more different: your boss makes
Eight ways social media can help you create a dream career
By 2019 there will be 2.77 billion social media users, which means that more and more of us are updating, liking and commenting online. And with social media platforms connecting
8 Best Jobs That Will Let you Travel the World
Avocado toast may be the trend that’s best associated with millennials, but something else is hot on its tail: a laptop lifestyle. Yep, the millennial generation has been severely bitten
How to stay motivated at work when you hate your job
Whether you’re hanging in there for the great salary, a company car and gym membership you’re not quite ready to give up, or you’re playing it safe while you figure
How to convince an employer to take a chance on you
It’s a confusing scenario that almost every career changer will go through. You’ve managed to land an interview for a role you’d kill for and even though you’re excited, you’re
The 17 best pieces of career advice that no-one tells you
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received? Was it the run-of-the-mill stuff like, ‘get a degree’ or ‘always do a job for at least 18 months’ or was it
The eight best podcasts for transforming your career
Are you serious about stepping things up in the work department? Then it’s time to add a couple of mind-blowing ‘oh my God they understand me so well’ podcasts to
8 habits preventing you from living up to your potential
Speak to any ambitious woman who’s trying to ‘make it’ but repeatedly falling short, and you’re likely to find that when things don’t go as planned, she simply doubles her
How to save up enough money to quit your job
Let’s be honest, if you hate your job but are hanging in there anyway, there’s a good chance you’re doing so for the money. And that’s because even when you
Five times it’s OK to quit your job without having a new one to go to
When you’re stuck in a job you hate, doing work you don’t care about for a boss you can’t stand, but can’t find a new job that’s a good fit
Six surefire signs low confidence is holding you back… and how to change this
Everyone feels like they are winging it sometimes. In fact, research has shown that up to 70 percent of working adults suffer from impostor (or imposter) syndrome – a deep-seated
How to explain a gap on your CV after taking a career break
Are you currently stuck in a job you hate? Do you want to do more fulfilling work, but just can’t find the time to figure out what that would look
Overnight success is a myth – here are six celebrities who prove it
At a time when everything can be gotten in an instance, having to wait for anything feels completely unacceptable. This is particularly true for our careers. Most of us know
The best way to tell if you’re on the right career path
Starting a new career always involves some element of playing Russian roulette. There’s simply no way to know for sure that things will turn out as you expect them to.
Am I too old to change careers?
The commonest myth about making a career change is that there’s a specific age by which it must be done: after this age, you’ve got to stick to whatever job
The 10 worst interview mistakes you may be making
So you’ve finally scored an interview. Congratulations! Now comes the tricky part… turning it into a job offer. Interviews, in general, are far from enjoyable for most job seekers, but
Five questions you need to ask yourself before making a career change
Do you feel dissatisfied, unsettled and like your potential is unfulfilled? Perhaps you suspect that the career you’ve put so much effort into cultivating might not be the right one
The best UK companies for fashion technology jobs
We’re willing to bet that (unless you’ve been living on Mars for the past 10 years) you’ve probably noticed that the tech industry is growing massively. And not only is
How to develop a mindset for achieving anything you want
Have you ever noticed how things just seem to work out for some people? They continuously achieve great things in life and in their careers, and even when they have
The best way to follow your passion without quitting your 9-to-5 job
While taking a leap of faith and quitting your job to follow your passion is one way to start living the life you want, it’s not the only way. Making
How to deal with work anxiety and stress
Work-related anxiety is a huge problem for many – a problem that seems to be getting worse instead of better. Indeed, research by the UK Council for Psychotherapy has shown
Six awkward interview questions career changers are asked… and how to answer them
Job interviews can be daunting. Fact. But when you’re embarking on a career change, they tend to become 100 times more stressful. It’s hard enough to explain yourself to family
10 websites and Instagram accounts guaranteed to boost your career
If you think Instagram is all about sharing gym selfies, brunch pics and cute puppy images, think again. Yes those things are pretty standard on the social media platform, but
Five times when it’s a bad idea to change careers
The allure of a fresh new start may be too tempting to resist if you’re ready to break free from a miserable job. But before you embark on a complete
Career inspiration: Five great job ideas you’ve never considered
We’re all products of our environments and this means that when embarking on a career change, most people will only consider jobs and careers they’ve come across at some point
How to find your passion when you have no idea what it is
One of life’s biggest ironies is that while it’s usually very easy to pinpoint what you don’t want, figuring out what you do want can feel so much harder. If
The five best UK startups to work for
Millennials have become notorious for being quick to leave companies that fail to realise or nurture their potential. And with big corporates often reluctant to adopt newer, more flexible ways
Feel stuck in life? Here’s how to get unstuck in just three steps
So… you feel stuck in life, hate where you are, but you have no idea how to make things better. Whether it’s a bad job, a difficult relationship, money problems
No, it’s not you… nine signs your workplace is toxic
Do you complain about your colleagues, boss and workplace politics every day? Does thinking about work make you feel sick to your stomach? Do you regularly question your sanity because
Five best places to find a new job without using a job board
There are few things in life that are more frustrating than trying to take control of your career and making no progress. If you’ve been searching all the job boards
I hate my job but don’t know what to do
Ok, so work is miserable, you hate every single moment of it, Mondays fill you with dread and 5pm on Friday is the highlight of your week. If the words
Four amazing pep talks for when you feel stuck in life
When you feel stuck in life and you just can’t work out how to create a life you love, things can look pretty bleak. And while some good old fashioned
Eight creative careers that are fun and well paid
If you’re ready to quit a job you hate because it’s boring, repetitive and just no fun at all, the last thing you probably want to do is dive into
Six reasons why changing careers in your 30s is a good thing
If you’re in your 30s and think you’re too old to change careers, think again. Here are six reasons why your third decade of life is one of the best
Why your job search isn’t going well and how to fix things
You’ve updated your CV, scoured the job boards religiously and even signed up with multiple recruitment agencies. But months have passed and you’ve made absolutely no progress. Whether you’re making
The 8 best creative companies for career changers
Are you ready for a career change? Great! But are you not so keen on having to convince some companies that you’re serious about your decision, not too old to
I want to change career, but am I doing the right thing?
After years of ignoring that nagging feeling that the career you’ve worked hard to build just isn’t right for you, deciding it’s time for a career change can be incredibly
How to get promoted from an entry level job… fast
If an aversion to returning to the bottom of the career ladder and doing an entry level job is the only thing standing between you and your dream job, that’s
How to get a job when you have no previous experience
You’re cruising the job boards, a role catches your eye and it sounds perfect. You read the full job description and realise ‘I can do that’. But there’s just one
Can I change careers without going back to entry level?
While walking away from a good salary is the top reason people who want to change careers don’t do so (according to research by the London School of Business and
How to know it’s time to change careers
I want to change careers, but how can I tell if I’m doing the right thing? Shall I wait a little longer? Is it better to stay in a job
Should I follow my passion or the money?
Should I follow my passion or money? It’s a question that anyone looking for fulfilling work will eventually have to answer. Why, because all too often, the number one thing
Top 4 skills employers will always pick over experience
When changing careers, lack of experience can make breaking into a new field hard. However, there’s a way to get around this problem. Whether you plan to enter your dream
How to write a knockout CV for a career change
Starting a job search can be an exciting time. And there’s nothing sweeter than spotting that job that ticks all the right boxes. It’s at this point, however, that the
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