How to leave a job in the best way possible
Dropping an F-Bomb and storming out; writing a full-length opinion piece in a national paper; hiring a brass band to accompany your exit – they’re all novel ways to quit a business and none of them are recommended. At some point, most of us will move on from a company, and as funny as it…
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The worst (real-life) interviews we’ve ever dealt with
What’s the worst that could happen in a job interview? For a candidate, arriving late, being overcome with nerves or not preparing properly can all make the experience feel less-than-positive. For an interviewer, being faced with a completely unsuitable candidate can make the whole thing feel like a complete waste of time. But…
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Flexible working – what is it and why should we be paying attention?
What is flexible working? You might think the answer is obvious – employees working from home, the chance to choose working hours, perhaps even the offer of a career break for travelling. But there’s more to it than meets the eye. As the war for talent continues to rage, employers are under more pressure than…
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How to work with colleagues with a different personality profile
Ever had a colleague who you just clashed with? Try as you might, you simply can’t get to grips with their personality: They make decisions you don’t understand, they react in ways you wouldn’t dream of, or their personality plain stinks. The fact is, it might not be them; it might be you. You might…
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How can we encourage true diversity in STEM?
Diversity is a complicated buzzword with a lot of baggage, but when it comes to developing a more diverse and representative workforce in STEM, a lot of the conversation appears to be based around women in tech or people of colour in tech. However, there are so many more elements to the discussion that don’t…
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10 signs it’s time for a new job
Nobody enjoys change, but sometimes change is necessary if we’re to grow into the people we’re supposed to be. This is particularly true when it comes to our careers. So often we can get stuck in a rut at work, going through the motions and advancing through the ranks not because we want to, but…
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