How to predict the right career

Are you struggling to figure out exactly what career you want to follow and wish you could wave a magic wand and instantly have the result? Unfortunately that’s not an option open to us so how do you predict the right career for you? The honest answer is that you...

How to get a job when you don’t have the experience

You’ve just heard about a vacancy for your ideal job but the company is looking for someone with experience you don’t have so how do you get a job when you don’t have the experience? You have two options: 1.  Forget it, who are you trying to kid, they will never even...

How to get your CV past the Applicant Tracking Systems

Did you know that nearly all major companies use some form of applicant tracking system (ATS) to handle job applications and to manage CV data and that they include the ability automate the recruitment process? And you thought you’d spent all that time working on your...

Creating an impact at work

While I strongly believe that we should never judge a book by its cover, there are times when appearance can have an impact on an outcome! You may feel that you are doing a great job at work and can’t figure out why you are not being promoted as recognition for your...

Are you too old to apply for a new job

Last week a client said to me, “Anne, you’ll probably think I’m crazy but I have just handed in my notice, do you think this was a wise move given that I am over 50? Will my age hold me back from getting a good position?” I thought it would be a good idea to share my...