September 2016 Archives

You need a job – but have you asked for one?

Have you tried the bold approach, by asking for a job, even when one isn’t advertised?

Ten or fifteen years ago, the ‘C-Word’ was unheard of in the workplace. Now, I hear it all the time. So is it less offensive now?

“The customer is always right” they used to say. And in some workplaces, this is still sacrosanct. But when is a fight with a customer OK?

Apple Music is the streaming service from Apple. And I love it. Here’s why I think you will love it too.

Are pre-scripted answers a ‘good thing’ to roll out in interviews? Here are the good, and bad, reasons for using them

Your interview went well, so you’re expecting a call… but your phone has been silent.

You need a vacation, or just a day’s leave, but you don’t know how to ask your boss for the time off. What should you do?

One of the most difficult things to do, for most freelancers, is to increase their rates.

Read lots of books? Me too. If you haven’t got Kindle Unlimited yet then you are probably spending more on books than you need to.

The thought of achieving total calm and quiet to get some work done might feel impossible when you have kids yelling in your ear!