Skills You Need to Succeed At Work

There are certain skills and attributes that are universally sought by employers. Most likely you possess one or more of these attributes which is certainly good news!   Identify a key set of skills you should focus if you want to achieve success when starting a new job.    Knowing how and when to show empathy Having the ability to place yourself in someone else’s shoes is a key people skill.    Leadership The ability to take control of a situation and to lead by empowering others into an effective team. Inspiring and energizing others to carry out tasks and ...

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Time Off from Work

Many people don’t take vacations often enough. The busier we get and the more commitments we have, the harder it can become to take quality time off. Time away from the workplace can recharge your batteries, and vacations are essential to avoiding job burnout.   Read: How Important is Taking Time Off    Take A Break For Stress Relief Letting stress build up can be unhealthy in several ways. The body is designed to respond to short bursts of stress, but when stress is prolonged, the situation turns into one of chronic stress, when the real health problems set in.    ...

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How to Boost Your Confidence at work

You’re probably already aware that confidence plays an enormous role in business success. When it comes to building self-confidence, perception is everything. The way you view yourself has a huge impact on how others will ultimately perceive you.   While blows to our self-worth can come from many directions, some of the typical issues that break down our confidence while at work are:   Doubt we can do the job/task Too many competing opinions Politics Difficult people Difficult conversations Lack of clear direction Doubt in our ability to make the right decision Lack of support Contradictory feedback Negative people / ...

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PA of The Month: Helen Rees

  Helen Rees is the PA to the Chief Executive at Marwell Wildlife Zoo. She is an avid supporter of the zoo and an animal lover. Sometimes she has unusual zoo’ tasks, like holding a press call to their famous Humboldt penguin Ralph.    1. How did you arrive at your position? I have held a variety of PA and admin roles in various organisations, from Southern Arts (the former arts funding body for the south of England) and local authority arts venues, to the regional office of the Audit Commission. I also ran a community youth music project for a couple of ...

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The Ultimate 15 Tips for a Great Skype Interview

The Skype video interview is now firmly part of the job application process. Got a job interview via Skype? Skype interviews are quickly becoming common practice. More and more employers are conducting initial job interviews over Skype or other online services, hoping to get a better feel for candidates than a phone conversation might allow.   Did you know? 18% of candidates have experienced a video interview in the past year, more than double the amount from a year ago, according to a survey by Right Management. 82% of hiring managers have used Skype, and 6% have used pre-recorded platforms.   ...

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