Your personal statement is the first thing recruiters will see on your CV or LinkedIn profile, after your name and contact details. It’s you, in a nutshell. However, whether they take the time to actually read beyond it depends on a few key things. We’ve asked an expert panel of recruiters with decades of experience…
Time is a tricky denominator. Some weeks can feel incredibly busy and productive, while others drag and you don’t seem to make much progress at all. Making the most of your time relies upon staying focused, purposeful and productive, yet with the inevitable distractions and curve balls life throws in front of you, this can…
Interview nerves can leave the best of us tongue tied, precisely when we would hope to be at our most articulate. But with the right preparation, you can create a framework and structure upon which to build perfect responses to tough interview questions. We’ve worked with seasoned recruitment experts come up with a few powerful…
Never underestimate the power and importance of good sleep. Circadian Neuroscientist, Russell Foster shares three popular theories about why we sleep, busts some myths about how much sleep we need at different ages — and hints at some bold new uses of sleep as a predictor of mental health.
In a society of constant comparisons, we often grossly misjudge our true worth as an individual – either by over or underestimating our own capabilities and qualities. This is because all too frequently, we don’t possess the self-awareness to make insightful or objective judgments when it comes to ourselves.
As a candidate, asking the right questions at the end of the interview is an important part of your decision making process, even if it means broaching potentially awkward subjects. Read our 10 top tips for confidently asking questions and finding out what you need to know about the job and company.
What makes for meaningful work? Is it money, joy, progress or a sense of purpose? Behavioural economist Dan Ariely shares his findings in a fascinating talk.
Having come through a set-back, however major, and whether it’s personal or professional, something in you has shifted and you know that now is the time to make some changes. Find your purpose, and move forward confidently with FindMyWhy.
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi asks, “What makes a life worth living?” Noting that money cannot make us happy, he looks to those who find pleasure and lasting satisfaction in activities that bring about a state of “flow.”
When you change your mindset about stress, you can change how your body responds to it. Kelly McGonigal imparts scientific proof that when you view stress as your friend, your responses to it become positive, rather than harmful.
