Are you more of a 'money makes the world go round' or 'money doesn't buy you happiness' person? It's a tricky choice as we all want to work in a job that we love but we also need money to...Read More
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What's more important: money or job satisfaction?
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What jobseekers can learn from The Apprentice
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Go on, admit it. You're hooked. Yes, we're just a couple of episodes in, but I'm already glued to my screen every Wednesday watching the madcap comings and goings of this year's Apprentice contestants. It's car crash telly for sure...Read More
How important is happiness in your job?
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We're a miserable lot, aren't we really? This morning, as I sandwiched myself into a space half my size on the train I spend a big chunk of my wages on each month, gazing into the rather sweaty armpit of...Read More
Is remote working for you?
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Six months ago, two of my friends decided to take remote working jobs. I admit, I was jealous: "What, you get to work in your pyjamas every day and get up at 9am?!" Everyone commented on it and wished they could do...Read More
Enjoy variety with a portfolio career
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On the train the other day I got talking to a lady who got me thinking. Bonding over our snow-hampered journey, I asked her what she did for a job. "Well," she said, "I'm a project manager three days a...Read More
Top candidates keep their finger on the pulse
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It's been a busy year. I've been juggling work responsibilities while getting to grip with fatherhood and, frankly, it's not been easy keeping up with my industry to boot. But it's just not something I, or any jobseeker, no...Read More
Can you really use transferable skills to move into a new career?
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Well, it's probably worth defining what transferable skills are before we tackle this contentious issue. They are usually described as behavioural skills that are applicable to any industry. They could be: Communication skills Ability to work with customers IT skills...Read More
What does coalition government mean for jobseekers?
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The Conservatives and Liberal Democrats have jumped into bed together and formed a coalition government. But what does that mean for those in work, looking for a new job or the unemployed?An official document setting out the terms of the...Read More
Don't become a social pariah!
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All of us here on the totaljobs blog have talked about the importance of utilising social media to get seen by possible employers. Undoubtedly most of us use social media in our day-to-day lives whether it's updating your profile on...Read More
Making the most of what you've got
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A recently published analysis on the future of employment by the Recruitment Employers Federation (REC) sets out some very interesting points to consider when looking for a new role. While the analysis covers a wide range of issues from discussions...Read More
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