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Worst things to say at work
by Paul MacKenzie-Cummins
  The British have a reputation for being intelligently humorous, polite, reserved and proud of our stiff upper-lip, as satirised by shows such as Fawlty Towers and Blackadder. But, when it comes to the office, almost 60 per cent of UK workers admit to displaying bad manners towards their colleagues and committing verbal faux pas on a regular basis, according to a...read more or comment here
Networking Coach
by Richard Yates
"Hello! My name is David Roberts, I am trying to find out how to buy a small piece of leather, and Sue Robinson suggested I call you; I only need enough to cover an old chair, but no one seems to sell such a small quantity. Can you help?" The sort of generic telephone conversation you might often have; the subject may be different -...read more or comment here
LinkedIn for beginners
by Andy Headworth
Most people have heard of LinkedIn, but do you know what it is and how it can help you with your business? First, let me define what it is – LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com ) is a professional networking group whose purpose is to provide its members a way to search and connect with other people to find people, jobs and business opportunities. read more
Can't do it!
by Richard Yates
So often some people think of the reasons why they can’t do something, whereas a change of thinking might unlock a new path, an alternative thought process which reinforces the reasons they can do something. It’s the challenge for those of us who work with others to assist in finding the key that unlocks that process. A friend suggested that Sally came to see me...read more or comment here
Ten Steps to Help Define Your Personal Brand Online
by Keith Robinson
The whole concept of a personal brand is relatively new, although their have always been individuals who have understood the power of a “personal brand” Churchill, John Harvey-Jones and Richard Branson to name a few. But it has been the growth of the internet as a tool which then gave rise to blogging and the growth of...read more or comment here
Your Personal Brand Guide / Careers Advice Video
by Matt Alder
Matt Alder talks about how technology is facilitating the concept of “My Brand”. With sites like Myspace, Linkedin, Facebook and Twitter carrying more information about “you” some of which you put up (some which friends do). Learn how to take  control your brand message with 4 simple steps. read more or comment here
Job Seeker's Internet Guide Video
by Mike Taylor
Mike Taylor of Web-Based-Recruitment (www.web-based-recruitment.com) explains how to find a job site on the internet, the different types of sites you’ll find, and how to use a companies own career site. read more or comment here
A Job Seekers Guide on Where to Start and What to Do Video
by Mike Taylor
Mike Taylor of Web-Based-Recruitment (www.web-based-recruitment.com) gives simple and effective tips on how to organise your online job hunting activity. With a spreadsheet you can begin to put yourself in control of the jobs you apply for. read more or comment here
Job Seeker's Guide to Facebook Video
by Andy Headworth
Andy Headworth of Sirona Consulting and recruitment blogger talks about how your "personnel brand" is becoming more important and sites like Facebook help you to find and be found by others. read more or comment here
Job Seekers Guide to LinkedIn Video
by Andy Headworth
Andy Headworth of Sirona Consulting talks about how your "personnel brand" is becoming more important; LinkedIn has become one of the most important business networks to be seen on, network with others while also keeping up to date on breaking news views and industry trends. read more or comment here
Job Seeker's Guide to Twitter Video
by Andy Headworth
Blogger Andy Headworth of Sirona Consulting talks about the relevancy of Twitter (the worlds fastest growing social network and micro blogging application), to today's job seeker. How to use twitter to build your brand while keeping up with the Jone's. read more or comment here
Job Seeker's Guide to Blogging Video
by Andy Headworth
Andy Headworth of Sirona Consulting talks about developing your own online "brochure," and how to build upon your reputation through blogs as a platform to link all other networking activity. read more or comment here
The Ten Commandments for Job Seekers on Twitter
by Andy Headworth
With so many companies and recruiters on Twitter, it is a great place for a job seeker to find a job. But there are some 'rules' that they need to be aware of to have a chance at maximising their chances of finding a job opportunity there.Therefore I have put together my tips to help job seekers on Twitter, because after all, many job seekers arriving at Twitter, will probably...read more
Ten Ways to use Facebook to find a Job
by Andy Headworth
There are many tools out there in the social media space, and you could be confused by trying to cover all of them - especially if you have recently lost your job and need to find a new one. But for me it is about getting a balance with using a smaller number social media tools that stand the most chance of being effective AND suit you to engage with on a regular basis.So for...read more or comment here
What recruiters expect you to know
by Workthing.com
Employers expect every prospective candidate to do their duty... or at least show due diligence. But what do they expect you to know exactly? Over 60% of European employers expect job applicants to have done some research into their company before a job interview. This is according to a survey from administrative personnel agency OfficeTeam, who surveyed 780 employers across...read more
Ten things to do if you lose your job
by Ross Chainey
Unemployment is rising towards two million and the outlook is bleak. Here are 10 things to remember if you have lost your job: 1. DON'T PANICIf you have been made redundant, then remember that chances are it wasn't your fault. The current financial crisis is a global event. You are not alone. Stay positive and don't wallow in your situation. It is time to dust yourself off,...read more or comment here
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