Job Hunting Effectively By wastemytimeagain on 9th February 2020 • ( Leave a comment ) Applying Effectively Acknowledge your CV is your personal brand and first impression to your potential employer. You will need to be tailor your CV to an organisations requirements using keywords related to your profession. Related keywords and examples of your hard skills boost your chances of getting through […]
I wish I knew this before graduating.. By wastemytimeagain on 16th January 2020 • ( 2 Comments ) Salary A gross salary is advertised to entice candidates and to be deemed competitive but your main focus should be your net pay salary after your deductions. Don’t Compare… Too Much Different sectors, different organisational structures and protected characteristics means that your career path will be different to […]
Career Goal Setting By wastemytimeagain on 27th December 2019 • ( 2 Comments ) No more procrastinating and no more making excuses in 2020. It’s not easy but challenge yourself through self reflection and be honest with yourself in a constructive but positive manner. Reap the benefits of your planning and preparation. What are your strengths? What is your plan for 2020 […]
How to Deal With Workplace Bullying By wastemytimeagain on 22nd December 2019 • ( 1 Comment ) Set Boundaries At any instance if there is disrespect guised as “banter” try and raise this complaint informally if possible by raising this with your manager without delay. If the harassment or bullying is from your manager then you will most likely need a more formal route raising […]
The real reasons you were not hired … By wastemytimeagain on 6th December 2019 • ( Leave a comment ) Have you ever showed up to an interview that has gone well after all your preparation and then you are told you did not get the job? Sometimes they could genuinely have found a more ‘suited’ candidate but when you know you have done everything right after your […]
Getting the job without the relevant experience… By wastemytimeagain on 4th December 2019 • ( Leave a comment ) Many employers emphasise that they want candidates with experience in order to employ them and without experience you will most likely recieve constant rejection. 1. Tailor your CV and cover letter for each job you apply for using keywords related to the role and job description which highlight […]
It’s time to leave your workplace if… By wastemytimeagain on 29th November 2019 • ( Leave a comment ) It’s toxic Your colleagues have become untrustworthy Your promotion is long overdue You are not enjoying it You are constantly looking at the time hoping it’s the end of the day It’s taking a toll on your health and wellbeing Disagreement makes you a target You are not […]
Are you currently being exploited at work ? By wastemytimeagain on 27th November 2019 • ( Leave a comment ) Are you currently doing someone else’s job on top of your own and receiving no additional pay ? Is payday a day of frustration instead of celebration? If the answer is yes to any of the above you may be getting exploited at work. Many employees are unaware […]
How to successfully negotiate your salary ? By wastemytimeagain on 26th November 2019 • ( Leave a comment ) With my experience working in payroll and human resources I have seen that salary is a taboo subject and it should not be in regards to discussing this with your employer. Everyone should be paid equally and NOT any less because of any protected characteristics. 1. Make sure […]
