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8 Achievements to Include on Your CV

As the digital, data and technical job markets become more competitive, it’s vital that your CV makes an impact.

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Best Midlife Career Changes

Do you want to do something different? Looking for a career change? We look at the best midlife career change opportunities.

Retraining at 50: How To Change Your Career

Changing careers can be a daunting process, especially later in life. Get inspired and build confidence in your plans with our breakdown of what you need to know for a career change when you’re over 50.

Seven Ways To Use AI to Power Your Job Search: A Guide for Experienced Professionals

AI isn’t a disruption. It’s an opportunity.

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Reverse Mentoring: How it Works

Reverse mentoring is simply the opposite format of traditional mentoring, where the senior leader is mentored by a younger or more junior employee. The process recognises that there are skills gaps and opportunities to learn on both sides of a mentoring relationship.

Working For A Younger Boss

As more and more over 50s remain in the workforce it’s likely that, at some point, they will face having to work for a younger boss. How can you deal with this?

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How To Retrain

Before you embark on a possibly lengthy and expensive retraining programme it is worth spending some time thinking about a few key issues, to make sure your decision is solid.

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Six Common CV Myths

Here are six common CV myths to avoid when you apply for your next role.

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How to Ask for More Pay

If you're an experienced worker looking to boost your income, negotiating a pay rise can be a smart move. Here are six practical steps to help you approach the conversation.

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Taking The Longer Look at Multi-Gen Workforces

Demographic changes in society will have an impact on all of us at work. What do the changes mean for you?

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Skills You Need to Work In Digital Marketing

If you are interested in working in digital marketing, read on to discover what skills you need.

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What Can You Do to Promote Intergenerational Working at Work?

Do you find it difficult to find common ground with your younger colleagues? Here are ways you can promote intergenerational working at your workplace.

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Interview Tips: How To Negotiate a Great Package

So you've got to the interview. What happens when the interview gets underway, and how do you go about negotiating a great package?

Flexible Working as a Grandparent

If you are a grandparent and want to work flexibly to help out with childcare, here's how.

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How to Write a Cover Letter that Grabs Attention

A cover letter is designed to complement your CV and is your opportunity to expand on your experience and achievements.

Should You Disclose a Career Gap on Your CV?

Many job seekers feel like disclosing a career gap on their CV will harm their employment prospects. Are they right?

How to Write a Career Change CV

How do you tailor your CV to make an impact in a new sector where you have limited experience?

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How to Research a Company Before Your Interview

If you have a job interview coming up, it is essential that you research the company beforehand. We give you some tips.

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How to Have Self-Confidence When Returning to Work

Whether you have been out of the workplace for a number of years, or you’ve decided to work again following retirement, you may have lost confidence. Here is how to regain it.

Over 60 and Job-Seeking? Four Strategies to Help You Remain Competitive

Here are four ways that mature job seekers can remain competitive in a transforming job market.