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Tips from my 10 most popular LinkedIn posts for job hunters. Based on mentoring, hiring and successfully referring dozens of candidates, and speaking with hundreds more…
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Recently I shared my career autobiography on LinkedIn, with all its ups and downs. Many said you want to try it for yourself. Here’s why it’s helpful to reframe your career failures as valuable experience. Followed by a simple guide how to write your mini career bio. And finally, my own as an example…
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This is a guest post by Jude Kriwald. He is co-founder of Tech Relief, a UK startup closing the digital skills gap by providing friendly and empathetic support for people left frustrated by their computers.
Here’s Jude’s no-nonsense guide to setting up business operations for your online company, quickly and easily on a shoestring budget…
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Delegating effectively doesn’t come naturally to most people. I’ve coached many managers who struggle with workload because they spend precious time doing tasks their team is capable of. In my experience, great leaders and high performing teams have typically mastered the art of effective delegation…
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Roles and responsibilities – sounds a little dry, right? But working in the world of startups, I’ve come across too many employees who simply don’t know what they’re supposed to be doing.
You know: the green as grass operations associate, who scurries round the office sheepishly asking how they can help…
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The internet is full of self-styled experts promoting work-life balance. You may have heard:
But is this helpful advice? Or is it a fool’s errand? That all depends on you…
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OK I lied, it’s not simple at all! Startup operations eludes straightforward definition, as does operations in general. There are however some commonly used frameworks to help you get your head around it.
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Transitioning from the Armed Forces to “civvie street” pushes you out of your comfort zone – I know from experience. These days there’s an abundance of free advice and resources available to help service leavers navigate the plethora of civilian jobs on offer. But if, as I did, you want to explore a career off the beaten path – like in the world of startups – it can be more challenging to find useful guidance. How do military operations translate to civvie street?
I spoke to three former military officers from the British Army, the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force (learn about them below). Since hanging up their boots, they’ve each pursued unique and fulfilling careers in the startup space. I asked them what they’ve learned from making that bold career change – good and bad, about startups and the military – and what advice they’d give someone looking to follow in their footsteps.
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Here are my 5 top tips on how to work from home, effectively and enjoyably.
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Pay transparency remains a taboo subject for many – employees and employers alike. But why? Here’s my take on why pay secrecy is bad for business. And how to achieve fair pay, transparently.
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