The world of work is changing very rapidly for diverse reasons, but mainly due to technology, globalisation and people working for longer. A lot of anxiety surrounds these changes and many worry that the world of work and its drastic … Read more
5 tips to help you work from home
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many have been given the opportunity or enforced to work from home. For some this is something that is usually done, but for many this is a new adventure. So here are a few tips which … Read more
Working from home during COVID-19 | how to achieve a work-life balance
With the growing threat of a potential lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many workplaces are preparing to have their workforce work remotely. Research has shown that working from home has advantages, particularly in worker productivity. However, there are also … Read more
Interview Anxiety part 2 | managing interview anxiety
As seen in the previous blog, even though job interviews are very common, job interview anxiety is real and may affect a person’s interview performance. Powell, Stanley, and Brown (2018) discovered that there is a link between those people who … Read more
Interview anxiety | part 1
First of all, let’s start with the basic question. “Why are interviews held?” There are usually two main reasons why job interviews take place, mainly to make sure that the applicant has the requirements to perform the job (before investing … Read more
Using social media to positively affect your hiring potential
No one is perfect and recruiters understand that. However, it is important to try to be careful and show good judgment when you post on social media. To a certain extent, your participation on social media is a reflection of … Read more
Does social media affect whether we are chosen for a job?
Social media has become an important part of our life. We post about our life and follow what our friends are doing. When posting on social media we express ourselves and post not with the thought that recruiters will search … Read more
The importance of a Positive Workplace
Employment plays a major role in defining our personal identity. It also connects us to people and gives us a role in the community. Being in the right employment and workplace is usually associated with improved self-esteem, hopefulness and overall … Read more
Kindness at work
As already mentioned in the previous blog, kindness is not always seen as a priority in the workplace. In fact, many times, kindness is considered a weakness. However, kindness is actually a show of strength. Only the strong can truly … Read more
I was not accepted at University
You have just finished celebrating the success of your A levels or first-degree results with your family and friends and have now been working hard on writing your application for your first or post-graduate degree at University. You know what … Read more