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How to capitalise on LinkedIn’s 2025 algorithm changes
Have you noticed your LinkedIn posts aren’t getting as much engagement as they used to? Understanding the changes to LinkedIn’s algorithms explains why- and what you can do about it.
What Have I Learnt After A Year In Self-employment?
Are you contemplating a move into self-employment? Here I share lessons learned during my first year working for myself.
How to get noticed without self-promotion
In a world which favours self-promotion over capability, how can you achieve career recognition when you’re uncomfortable in the limelight?
3 Ways To Make Sure Your Training Programme Delivers
How do you capture the impact of staff training programmes? Here I explore three different ways I’ve evaluated ‘Springboard’, the award-winning women’s development programme.
The Confidence Code: 7 Ways to Project Authority at Work
Can you command authority when you may not have the status of those around you? Read on to find out how.
Using LinkedIn to boost your professional resilience
If you’re hesitant to engage with LinkedIn because of what others might think, consider a dance floor metaphor – while your profile (the outfit) matters, what really counts is how you engage (how you dance).
How to Handle a Toxic Colleague Without Becoming One Yourself
Toxic colleagues drain your energy, and impact your wellbeing. Here are some approaches on the best ways to handle them.
6 ways to self-sabotage your career
More often than not, you are the person holding yourself back. Read on to find out how to make sure you’re not self-sabotaging your career
LinkedIn: Why it’s better to be a driver than a passenger
Have you discovered the benefits of engaging with LinkedIn? Take a look at the different ways you can benefit when you actively engage with the the platform.
How to build career resilience in uncertain times
In HE right now, times are touch. Each day brings news of more cut backs and redundancies. What can you to to ride the waves of change?
The annual review: how to make the most of it
The annual review is regarded as a bit of a joke. However, if you’re willing to prepare well for the meeting you can ensure the process is valuable for both you and your line manager.
How Career Services Can Transform University Rankings and Student Success
This week, Darrin Steward makes a compelling case for putting Higher Education Careers Services centre stage, to the benefit of both students and universities.