Working from home has become the latest trend and we are talking globally here. Every day, more and more companies are allowing their employees to work from home at least once or twice a week. And even more companies are seeking to outsource, looking for employees who can work from home and, sometimes, from a different country. We can see these “work from home” job offers increasing every single day on different job boards and people are really starting to get into this new groove because, let’s face it, staying at home has to be better than going to the…
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Tony Robbins is a renowned motivational speaker and self-help guru – his talks and advice surrounding many topics can be transferable to both your personal life and your professional success. When it comes to building relationships, whether you’re trying to win over your interviewer or simply make a new friend in a colleague, he wants you to know one thing: “Rapport is power.” Rapport itself can be defined as a relationship in which the parties “understand each other’s feelings or ideas and communicate well.” And it’s your secret weapon when it comes to being successful in your professional endeavours. Got…
The Monday blues are a common phenomenon. After a lovely weekend doing whatever takes your fancy, being back at your desk can bring you hurtling back to reality with a thud. That being said, usually, as the morning goes on (and after a strong cup of coffee), you’re soon back in the swing of things. But what about when the Monday Blues hang around all week and you generally feel unhappy at work? Everyone has had ‘one of those days’; the boss is on a rampage, the phone won’t stop ringing, deadlines or targets are looming and you feel like…
If you want to land your dream job, then it’s likely that your CV will need to be approved by at least one recruiter. Impressing recruiters is your gateway to hiring managers and job interviews – but what exactly do recruiters want to see in a CV? This latest guide from StandOut CV shows how recruiters read your CV and what steps you can take to adapt your CV in order to give them what they want. By seeing things from a recruiter’s perspective, you will have a much greater chance of writing an effective CV. Recruiters must open your…
A new dawn for workplaces has evolved in recent years, with creatives and start-ups paving the way for change when it comes to our 9 to 5 duty. Gone are boring office designs and regimented working days, and in its place are energetic, fun, and most importantly engaging workplaces and job roles which are making waves across a number of industries. But, along with these new office trends comes a new skillset. With a record number of students applying to university in 2015 (a 2% increase on 2014) according to UCAS, savvy graduates know that when it comes to standing…
In October 2015, I delivered an employability lecture to two hundred first year students from the Business School at a Russell Group university. The observations of this group of spontaneous yet raw talent were fascinating. Some demonstrated genius and had identified their employer of choice and a strategy to achieve their goals. Others meanwhile, were quite apathetic, holding an attitude that entering the workplace was three years away and the degree will automatically lead to and guarantee a successful career. It’s time for those students to ‘wake up and smell the coffee’. The harsh reality of 2016 is the landscape…
“Commercial awareness is essential.” Commercial what? More and more job ads seem to be demanding that applicants are commercially aware. But if it’s so important, why do so many job hunters seem to lack it or not even know what it is? As a graduate, it’s crucial to make sure that you stand out as the cream of the crop whilst hunting for employment; boosting and demonstrating your commercial awareness is a great way to do this. What is commercial awareness? If you don’t know the answer to this question, don’t be too hard on yourself because, in fairness, it’s…
Have you ever eaten a humongous piece of sickly chocolate cake and then thought, I need a lie-down and a sleep? This would be because what we eat has a huge impact on how we feel throughout the day. It affects our energy levels, focus and even, you may be surprised to hear, our nerves. This is why what you eat before an interview could have an impact on how well you perform. StandOut CV has created a handy infographic to show you what foods you should eat and what you should definitely avoid. In preparation for your interview, good…
Absolutely not. Nay. Nope. Nah. However you choose to say it, sometimes saying no can be a difficult thing to do. It can be argued that this is simply ingrained in us; being told no is very rarely a positive experience, it often leads to feelings of denial, deprivation or rejection. We’re scared of missing out. In our minds, no = negativity and no one wants to appear to be negative, do they? Nobody wants to make anyone else feel like they did when mummy said no to that toy or sweets before dinner! This people-pleasing mentality is hard to…
If you’re looking for a job, you’ll know having a killer CV is essential if you’re trying to stand out from the crowd. However, sitting down to write a CV is easier said than done, especially if you have never done it before or haven’t updated one in a while. Writing a CV isn’t just about listing your achievements and skills, but plotting them out in a well-structured format which is tailored to the job description and your level of experience. For example, a CV for a place on a graduate trainee scheme might be very different to that of…
It seemed like only yesterday when you were an excited fresher, embarking on your university adventure (though, admittedly, those days may seem a little hazy). The years have flown by in a swirl of lectures, essays and presentations, it seemed like you blinked and now it’s nearly time to graduate. Cue panic. You’re not alone! Many final year students or new graduates aren’t sure where to turn after uni. Internship? Travelling? Postgrad? A job? Whatever you decide, it needs to be what’s right for you! If you choose to begin your journey into the world of work, you may find…
Warning: this article contains spoilers, from previous seasons! The new season of Game of Thrones is here! It’s a show jam-packed full of dramatic deaths, tense twists and a lot of characters. However, ultimately Game of Thrones is about one thing, who should be the almighty leader of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros? There have been a few leadership contenders over the first 5 seasons, so let’s look back at what they taught us about leadership. 1. Being a bully will get you nowhere Game of Thrones offers a valuable lesson in how not to let power go to your…
Who doesn’t want to be successful in their career? Well, maintaining a positive attitude at work is key to helping you achieve success! Your attitude has a big impact on your relationships and performance at work. It directly affects your motivation and productivity levels and determines whether you’re the kind of person that people love to work with, or dread working with. The great thing about attitude is it’s always down to you. You’ve got the power to monitor and change it! We all face bumps in the road at work, when things just aren’t going our way, but what’s…
Are you trying to move into a leadership role? Do you know that you have what it takes, but you’re still struggling to make that next step up the career ladder? Do you know how to become a manager? We know the old saying, “Nothing worth having comes easy”. The same can be true when it comes to professional success – it takes drive, hard work and commitment to get there. If you’re willing to put in the effort, your goals are entirely achievable. When it comes to management roles, a lot of professionals find it hard breaking into this competitive…
If you are on the job hunt odds are that you are wading through a multitude of job adverts. After a while they can all seem to blend together in a sea of buzzwords and ‘required experience’, and it can be difficult to differentiate between what employers say and what they mean. Job adverts use the language they do for a reason. They are telling you exactly what they want from you as a candidate for the role. Advertising for available roles is not free. A huge amount of thought and planning has gone into that two paragraph job description…
When you’re looking to write a CV that wows recruiters and lands job interviews for you, you need to ensure that you’re asking the right CV questions. How long should your CV be? What content should you include? Do you need a covering letter? These are all important questions in the pursuit of a successful CV. StandOut CV have created this handy infographic which answers the top 11 most crucial CV questions that job seekers ask – Including the following: How long should your CV be? If you want to communicate your value to employers efficiently, then keep your CV…
LinkedIn is an invaluable site for professionals across the world. It makes it possible for you to stay in touch with the contacts you make at events as well as clients, customers and co-workers past and present. You never know when your network may be able to help you out and if you’re connected on LinkedIn it is a whole lot easier to reach out to them. However, with over 390 million members, it can be tempting to use LinkedIn to connect with people beyond those that you know. If you work in sales, you can reach out to potential…
Do you ever fly off the handle? Are you an excellent listener? In meetings, do your colleagues get a word in edgeways? You may think that these things all come down to personalities and behaviour but, while this is partially true, there is something else at play – emotional intelligence. You know what emotions are and you understand the concept of intelligence, but what is emotional intelligence? In short, your emotional intelligence is the measure of how in tune you are with your own emotions and how much you understand those of others. For some, understanding what they are feeling…
Do you want to be successful? Of course you do! If you can master these 8 secrets of success then you can’t fail. 7 years and 500 interviews later, Richard St. John – a self-described average guy who found success doing what he loved – has honed in on these 8 secrets of success. Watch his renowned TEDTalk below to discover them for yourself! The 8 secrets of success are: 1. Passion – “If you do it for love, the money comes anyway.” 2. Work – “Nothing comes easily.” 3. Good – “To be successful put your nose down in…
If anyone knows what it takes to be successful, it’s these 22 entrepreneurs. Having built business empires, earned millions and secured fame for their achievements, it’s safe to say that they know a thing or two about how to achieve your goals. We all want success, but how we define successful is different for each of us. While there’s yet to be a guaranteed formula for success, the next best thing is to look to those that have certainly achieved it. So what do our entrepreneurial experts offer as their best advice? Get out of your comfort zone. You’ll never…