Advice Carden Calder on juggling priorities: Outsource whatever you can afford to Carden Calder is the co-founder and managing director of financial services public relations firm, Bluechip Communications.
Advice Four tips for making your job search an affirming experience Women can find themselves having an extended break from work for many reasons such as becoming a parent, taking some time out to study, illness, or retrenchment.
Advice How to find 30 minutes of daily productive ‘me time’ “Me time” is exactly what it sounds like: time that’s all about me.
Advice How to make the most of your LinkedIn connections LinkedIn is the key social media platform for leading companies to build connections and network with other professionals.
Advice Quit rejecting social media: Your career may depend on it If you’re not using social media effectively, you might be missing out on new opportunities for your career, especially when you consider the fact many employers use social networks to source talent while hiring managers are increasingly checking up on social media profiles.
Advice Your career is a business, so market it The workforce is constantly changing and restructuring so taking an active role in marketing your career is essential.
Advice How to make it through the day without losing your fire, or your cool The great managers lead with their own energy, by being present and always “on”.
Advice Get LinkedIn: How to expand your professional network Networking has moved online and LinkedIn is the tool that allows leading companies to broaden networks and make valuable connections with professionals around the world.
Advice Here’s a great idea for your next meeting: cancel it! In business, don’t we love a good meeting? Team meetings, status update meetings, budget updates, pipeline reporting, key account meetings, sales meetings, management meetings and finance meetings.
Advice How to say what needs to be said – at home, at work and in between Each of us wants to be heard and understood and yet invariably we find ourselves understood in one area of our life and not another.
Advice Work that matters: How much do you do each week? Ever thought about how much time you spend on ‘work that matters’? Real work that is.
Advice Why it’s wise to check the contract before celebrating the promotion As you progress in an organisation, you will most probably gain stronger client relationships, broader contact with fellow employees, and greater knowledge of your employer’s business.
