Build your Brand with Personal Branding
Have you heard of personal branding? If you’re a job seeker or careerist you will have heard the term “personal brand” lately but what is it and how can it help you gain the job of your dreams? This article first appeared on Employers Connect and is republished here with permission. Jeff Bezos, Founder and […]
What are meta description tags & how to write great meta descriptions
Have you found this post by searching online? You have? Well, let’s get talking then about meta description tags (sometimes called meta tags, or meta descriptions). What are they, why are they essential and most importantly – how do you write a great one that sends more traffic to your website? But why do I […]
What the world’s most powerful women can teach us | Power Quotes
Who are the world’s most powerful women? Strong career women can be an inspiration to women and men alike. Here Alyce Vayle looks at the career advice from some of Australia’s (and the world’s) top career women, in areas as vast as technology, publishing, start-ups and screen. What advice could you take from them? #1: […]
Annoying Colleagues | Dealing with Difficult Coworkers
Dealing with annoying colleagues can be a challenge! I love where I work and I always seek to do the right thing by my teammates. This doesn’t always go according to plan. Like you, I am merely human, and I often make mistakes. I am sometimes irritating, occasionally lazy, bored every now and again and […]
Realising your dream of being a writer (infographic)
Realising your dream of being a writer is something that you may have been thinking about for some time. Our dreams speak volumes about us as people. Sometimes they are laden with symbols and messages, but other times they point in the direction we are meant to go. For one of my readers, that dream […]
How to deal with rude people at work (especially if you’re a woman)
Do you want to know how to deal with rude people at work? I am always very nice to people at work and I every day I work on it – trying to be even nicer, calmer, better. This is partly because I am a nice person, but more due to the fact that I […]
Shift work: Why it’s So Hard & What You Can Do
Being a shift worker has its benefits; often the rates of pay can be rewarding, the hours often flexible and some workers love shift work as it allows them to spend more time with their children, family or partner. Working shifts is common to many professions, including retail, hospitality, media, health and security. According to […]
How to say no and get away with it (& not feel guilty)
It can be hard to know how to say no. Sometimes I feel like I am doing way too much. I am constantly trying to make people happy and to “check all the boxes” in my life. This can lead me to feel tired, drawn and, at the end of the day, like I am […]
7 Social Media Trends for 2016 That All Writers Should Know About
How on top of social media trends are you? If you’re a writer, chances are you’ll be keen to promote your online presence, whether you have a freelancing business, eBook to sell, blog or copywriting career. Social media is constantly developing and is now an essential part of everyone’s marketing mix, whether you’re a sole […]
Working too fast and making lots of mistakes? Here’s how to fix your life!
Do you ever feel like you are working at a million miles a minute? That you don’t have time to check things properly and take the time you should for projects? You’re not alone. The pace of modern life has gotten so quick. Many of us feel that we are expected to check our emails […]
How to write a modern cover letter | 7 rules
So, how do you write a modern cover letter? More often than not in most industries, when applying for a job you’ll be asked to send in a cover letter. These should be tailored to each position you apply for – you shouldn’t (as a rule) send the exact same letter to each and every […]
Do you have a messy desk or a neat desk & which is better for getting work done?
Are you a neat person or a messy person? It’s usually the case that you fall into one of two categories. Personally, I can’t think clearly unless everything is in its place, and everything is neat an in order. I didn’t used to be like this. When I was a teenager I was quite happy […]
How do you know if you are living up to your potential? 7 clear signs you’re on-track
Are you living up to your potential? To succeed at life and feel happy, it’s essential that we connect with our true purpose: our potential in life. This is different for everybody, and from a personal or career perspective, when you live up to your potential, you will see your life change and transform. Suddenly […]
How to take criticism well and learn from it
You’ve been excelling at your job for months or years, working hard and doing your job to the best of your ability. Then it happens – you get called into your manager’s office and he or she delivers a scathing report of your recent work. Getting criticised on the job is never fun but some […]