Congratulations, you have just received a call or email inviting you to an interview. Enjoy this moment and be proud of yourself. You have got one step closer to your new job. Initially you will be feeling confident and excitement but then the nerves start to build. Don’t worry it is normal to feel anxious.
Here are some tips to help you combat interview nerves.
Asking for a promotion could make you feel vulnerable as you are inviting your boss to review you, judge you and analyse your worth. If this is how you feel, stop and take a moment. This is not the case instead you are taking the opportunity to advance your career, you need to push yourself and there is that famous saying “if you don’t ask, you don’t get”.
To help you approach this conversation with your boss here are some tips from a fellow employer.
Each employer can name their employee performance reviews differently, from Appraisals to Performance Reviews. Regardless of the name they do play a central role in evaluating each employee, team and the business success.
Remember it’s all about you. If you think it is just a paper exercise for your employer than it will not work for you. Even though you may dread it, the thought of talking about yourself and your goals it is empowering to help you reach your success.
So let’s take a moment to not only help you enjoy the process but to also make sure you get what you want from it.
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It is natural to want to be rewarded for the work, effort and success you make in work. This is why it’s one of the more emotive issues in any business. It starts with a base package that reflects your role and skills, but may also include the opportunity to share in success, earn bonuses, or see a salary increase as you progress not just at annual reviews.
Employers can approach pay in multiple ways from fixed scale rates for various levels of employees, one annual review for everyone or a route of pay progression that is unique to each employee.
To help we thought we would share with you our thoughts and view to help give you an insight from an employer’s perspective.
Interviews can be scary but why?
- Not every interview is the same
- You don’t know what to expect
- You really want the job but that means your nerves can get the better of you
Should interviews be scary? No! Because it is not just about the business and employer getting to
know you it’s also your opportunity to get to know the business and employer. You are just as much
getting to know them as they are you.
Are they right for you?
- Will the business and employer help you reach your career goals?
- Will you get rewarded for the contribution you will make?
- Is it a great team?
- Is the working environment a nice place to be?
- What type of work will you do?
Here are our top tips to preparing for your interview. Get your pen and paper ready!
Your cover letter is your personal shop window; it is your first impression to your potential new
employer which let us be honest holds a lot of weight!
So what can you do to help your cover letter stand out from other applicants?
Tip 1: Do not recycle an old letter, create a custom letter for each role you apply for
To find out these top 3 tips to make your cover letter stand out click below – Your dream job is waiting for you!
Word on the street is, you just landed a new job!
It goes without saying that starting a new job in a new environment with new people comes with a flood of emotions. It’s an exciting opportunity for you with endless possibilities but as well as excitement I’m sure also comes a host of butterflies deep in your stomach about this new chapter.
First impressions matter and during your first few weeks at your new job you’re laying the groundwork and establishing new working relationships which will be key in your development and learning the processes that will fundamentally set you up for success. It’s important to remember that you must find a balance between showing a positive image and not setting yourself too much pressure and unrealistic expectations. Here is our tips to help guide you on starting a new job on the right foot;
Job hunting is never an easy task and it can feel very demoralising when you aren’t having much luck in finding a job that interests you. The job hunting process can be made a whole lot easier if you know the right places to look and the right people to talk to. Your chances of securing new job opportunities heavily relies on finding the right strategies to use and implement. However, finding a new job should also be seen and felt as an exciting time. You are one step closer to finding your dream job or a job that you think will challenge you more or help with your personal development.
The world is your oyster and the options are endless for you so don’t sell yourself short.
So let’s delve into some of our tips that we recommend doing and using when finding your new job;
You invest time and effort into working towards your ideal job. Whether that’s studying or building on the job experience, but once you get there and you find yourself in an environment that makes you unhappy, it can demotivate you or even make you wonder if the job is right for you.
Sometimes it is the job, but it can also be the wrong company for you with the wrong culture that isn’t going to keep you feeling inspired, enthused and happy.
Read our guide on how to embrace workplace culture and learn how Mark Holt & Co instil our culture with examples.
Whether you’re looking for your first job or wanting to move to another one it’s always important to make sure you’re selecting the right employer for you. If you conduct a job search for a particular industry you will have an abundance of different businesses popping up in your search menu but the key is to weed through and narrow down the search depending on what you’re looking for. We believe that picking a job to apply for with an employer that holds the same core values, goals and ethics as you will help to make a positive impact on your overall job experience. A good employer will always provide a safe and healthy working environment that you can flourish within.
We wanted to highlight some of our top tips for when you are making that difficult decision so you can truly make sure you’re picking the employer that will help you meet your desired goals.
Let’s take a look…