Jobs and Careers Magazine

Changing the mindset on flexible working

Have you seen an experienced colleague walk away from their job because it wasn’t flexible enough? Over a fifth of working mums say they have been forced out of their job because a flexible working request was turned down. Workingmums.co.uk Annual Survey also found that 38% of those still on maternity leave would not return Continue reading..

4 signs you’re ready for a job change

Feel like you’re treading water? It could be time for pastures new. Generally speaking, you enjoy your job and get on with your colleagues, so it’s tempting to stay in that same role indefinitely. But by not taking a regular, hard look at how you’re really doing in your career, you could miss signs that Continue reading..

New year, new job?

As the end of the year approaches, so do the end of year reviews and thoughts turn to new year resolutions. For many that will involve thinking about whether to switch jobs or start a business. If you’ve been in the same job for a while, you might feel a bit daunted by the whole Continue reading..

Apprenticeships: your questions answered

Fancy training while you work – and get a salary? Then an apprenticeship could be for you. Here’s how it all works… Those not interested in going on to university or higher education, or who don’t have the qualifications to do so, can still train for a great career – by joining an apprenticeship. This Continue reading..

Next steps for graduates

Congratulations, you’ve graduated! If you know you want to start work now rather than tackling postgraduate study or going travelling, here are three ways to get focused. 1. Think strategically If you’ve decided the area you want to work in, now’s the time for an action plan to help you achieve it. Mapping out your Continue reading..

Jobs & Careers with Sarah Willingham – May 2016

Dear readers, Your ideal role is just around the corner Finding a new job can be a daunting task. It doesn’t matter what stage you’re at – you could be fresh out of school, college or uni, or aiming to return to the workplace after having children. Perhaps you’re thinking through your options as you Continue reading..

The politics of promotion

Workplace politics can make or break a career and women need to get more savvy at working the system, according to a recent book by leading US coach Bonnie Marcus. In “The Politics of Promotion: how high-achieving women get ahead and stay ahead”, Marcus argues that women tend to have a negative view of office Continue reading..

Interest grows in women returners

“I took a four-year break in my IT career as a software tester after the birth my second child and because of my husband’s demanding job. Now I want to go back to work, but I don’t now how to highlight my skills and convince recruiters to hire me. As the field is quiet competitive, Continue reading..

Exploding the myths of homeworking

Over 4.2 million people in the UK work regularly from home, an increase of more than 800,000 since 2005, and the number is still rising. But who are these homeworkers? Analysis just published by the TUC for National Work from Home Day last week provides some interesting information and busts a few myths. For one, Continue reading..