Last Wednesday I had the pleasure of attending NationBuilder’s one-day Masterclass hosted at The Hoxton Hotel. *For all the tweets from the day, you can see the full Storify here 📖 * It was a full 12-hour-plus day, with a packed schedule of workshops and networking. In attendance was…

Illustrated with GIFs — Note: This post was originally published on 18th December 2015. Job searching can be a tough ordeal. It’s not easy and it’s not particularly fun. But, there is a big prize waiting at the end if done correctly. Here are some pitfalls that all too many job seekers fall into…

If you’re not using social media to advance your career in one way or another then you’re already missing out. The truth is that being digital can get you a job, or in some cases, cost you your job if used irresponsibly. …

Whether you’re at the start of your career journey and looking for a way to gain valuable experience and improve your skill-set, or changing careers and aiming to build your credibility, there are a number of methods you can use to leverage yourself up the proverbial food-chain. Landing a job…

Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them — Note: This post was originally published on 1st April 2015. Networking is a crucial skill to meet contacts, regardless of what stage you are at in your career. Your network also happens to be one of the greatest sources of opportunities when it comes to your job search. …

The cover letter is one of the few documents that nearly everyone will have to write at some point in their life. It has been said that the CV is possibly the most important document you will ever write and if this is the case then arguably, the cover letter…

LinkedIn is quite possibly the most important tool for opening metaphorical doors in your career. Unfortunately we’re all guilty of under utilising the functionality regardless of how many times we get told that we really should be creating a killer profile and using it to our advantage. The bank of…

Your email etiquette, as a skill in its own right, is hugely important when job searching. A seemingly small, but very important detail that cannot be overlooked is your email signature (could also be known as an email footer). It’s a fundamental part of your email that you need to…

It’s the end of another year and this brings with it a chance to reflect on the year just gone and also plan the year ahead. Note: This post was originally published on New Years Eve (31st December) 2014. The New Year acts an annual forcing function and offers a…