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FREE Strengths questionnaire!
The world would be a happier place if we were all able to use our strengths at work. Try the new free version of the Cappfinity profile to discover your strengths. Are you able to use your strengths? If not, perhaps it’s time to explore roles which would enable yours to flourish.
10 tips for delivering a great presentation
Public speaking can be daunting. However effective preparation and following the approaches outlined will help you deliver a confident, engaging and successful presentation
The annual appraisal: curse or opportunity?
Many people face the thought of the annual review with a sinking heart. However if you’re willing to take ownership of the process you make really help to make it work for you and find the process worthwhile.
10 pandemic survival skills
Technical skills are what’s needed to get into an organisation. However high-level ‘soft’ skills will ensure we not only flourish but also progress in our careers. The pandemic has created opportunities for us to deploy soft skills to benefit others.
How to guarantee you won’t make the shortlist
Many good applicants are overlooked as they don’t present their skills and experiences professionally. Understanding what makes a good application can transform its quality and increase chances of making the shortlist.
10 FREE careers questionnaires for grown-ups
Exploring career possibilities through the medium of online questionnaires can make the process fun as you explore different aspects of yourself and discover what you have to offer and what matters to you.
IKIGAI: How to decide if a job is right for you
We spend more time planning holidays than our careers. Applying the concept of IKIGAI we can discover why our current jobs may be draining us and explore those that may be more energising.
I just want everyone to like me!
We are brought up to be people pleasers in a world where not everyone will like us. Accepting this and learning not to need others’ approval is freeing.
How to handle job rejections
Not getting a job is disappointing. How you handle the outcome can have an impact on your career progression.
Will what got you here, get you there?
In any new job the skills and approaches needed are likely to be different to the ones you are familiar with. Being willing to try out new approaches is more likely to lead to success
Telling your story at interview
You may be asked about your experiences of COVID at job interviews. Everyone will have a story to tell. How will you approach telling yours?
2 FREE online careers resources for job hunters and career changers
There are good sources of careers information and advice online- but it can be confusing to decide which are professional, reliable and trustworthy. Here are three trustworthy sites curated by careers experts.