Six ways to reduce job search stress this winter The pandemic, rising unemployment levels, a teetering economy and the current lockdown across England — all this has created the perfect storm for stress levels. The spring and summer months saw sharp increases in the proportion of people struggling with stress, according to data from the Office for National Statistics. In fact, nearly half (49.6 [...]
Seven online jobs to consider this August With a spate of redundancy and hiring freezes, and many offices likely to be locked up until 2021, we’ve seen a huge surge in job seekers searching for “online” and “remote” opportunities this summer. Offering increased flexibility and the chance to work from home around other commitments, online jobs can be a perfect solution for [...]
Eight tips for nailing the remote job interview The world of job hunting has changed dramatically in recent months. In May, nine out 10 UK job interviews were conducted over a video or phone call. So with competition for jobs intensifying, here are my top tips to ace your next Skype, Hangouts or Zoom interview this summer. 1. Prepare your environment in advance [...]
How to ask your boss for a pay rise in 2020 January 8, 2020 January is one of the busiest hiring months of the year, as many people re-evaluate their career options over the holiday period. Perhaps you enjoy your current job and don’t want to leave it, but would quite like a pay rise. If you believe that you’re working above your pay grade and are consistently producing [...]
