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How to answer 3 of the toughest interview questionsDuring a job interview, you may well be asked some tough questions. Whilst specific interview questions vary widely between industries, there are several well-known examples that employers commonly use to learn more about you as a candidate. To ensure you don’t get caught off-guard, here’s our guide on how to answer them… What is your […]READ MORE
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The changing face of machine learningWhether it’s offering YouTube recommendations, developing self-driving cars or solving the mysteries of the building blocks of life, uses for machine learning or artificial intelligence are popping up everywhere. So it’s no surprise that LinkedIn has identified it as one of the jobs on the rise for 2022. If it sounds intimidating, you’re not the […]READ MORE
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How to set career goalsMany businesses have been in survival mode for a couple of years thanks to the extraordinary upheaval of the pandemic. And that’s had an impact on careers, with ‘fire-fighting’ taking priority over long-term planning and development. As the country tries to return to normality though, it’s a good time to take stock and draw up […]READ MORE
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The changing face of… customs and importsWith the full post-Brexit customs controls coming into force at the start of the year, it meant everything changed for the men and women dealing with goods travelling across the UK border. Now that upheaval has put these roles right at the top of LinkedIn’s Jobs on the Rise for 2022. Getting the new import […]READ MORE
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How to use LinkedIn to land your dream jobThere’s no doubt that LinkedIn is a really powerful way to make connections and move on in your career. The company claims to have around 30 million UK members – meaning most of the workforce is on there – and in surveys about 7 out of 10 employers say they use it. But the huge […]READ MORE
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Could this ‘freakishly accurate’ test improve your success at work and in your personal life?16 Personalities is a free online test that claims to be able to accurately place you into one of 16 different personality types, which can then predict how you are likely to behave. The overall aim is to provide you with insights to help you with personal growth and relationships. The personality type descriptions can […]READ MORE
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The trends shaping the next ten years of your careerAfter a couple of years in which the pandemic has turned working life upside-down, we’ve all learned from experience how world events can change careers – for better or worse. So it’s only natural to wonder how trends taking shape on the horizon might affect the jobs we do in the next decade. We don’t […]READ MORE
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Workplace problems: How to deal with a difficult bossYou may have heard the saying… People don’t quit their jobs, they quit their bosses. Generally, workers really don’t want to work for a boss who doesn’t support them, or for one whose behaviour is poor and ineffectual. Unfortunately, we don’t live in a world where every manager is good one. However, we do live in […]READ MORE
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The enormous wellbeing benefits of being creativeBeing creative has been proven to benefit your health and happiness in a number of ways – and you don’t have to be an amazing artist or creative genius to reap the rewards. Here we explore exactly how, by engaging in creative activities, you can improve your wellbeing. Being creative relieves stress Studies have shown […]READ MORE
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Your guide to asking for a pay riseIf you feel like you should be earning more money, read our advice on how to ask for a pay rise. How much to ask for It’s important to ask your employer for a reasonable, well-researched pay increase. Asking your fellow employees how much they’re being paid is one way to find out your job […]READ MORE
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Five new year’s resolutions for career successIt’s that time of year to think about a fresh start and resolving to make changes. And while the world may seem pretty unpredictable right now, that’s no reason to avoid making plans. Setting goals for your career can help ensure you don’t get too bogged down in the day-to-day upheavals and stay focused on […]READ MORE
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Self-care tips for working from homeDitching the office and making your home your workplace can give a real boost to your quality of life, especially if it means saying goodbye to a dreary commute. But removing all the boundaries between work and the rest of your life can be a major source of stress too. Some home-workers find they feel […]READ MORE