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Career strategies

The next steps in your career in learning

01 May 2012 • filed in Career strategies

We tend to think of a career as being a linear, upwards path – but often there are more satisfying and rewarding career choices to be made.

Your CV is not enough

02 August 2011 • filed in Career strategies

Here’s the bad news. In an increasingly competitive job market, the good old CV just doesn’t cut it any more. But there’s some good news.

The dangers of being too social

22 June 2011 • filed in Career strategies

Social networking has some great benefits, but it’s not without its risks – especially if you’re in business.

Knowing what you want, getting what you want

18 May 2008 • filed in Career strategies

Whether you’re writing a CV, attending an interview, negotiating a contract or looking for promotion, the key to getting what you want is to clearly define your goals.

Doing what you love is the key to career success

16 January 2008 • filed in Career strategies

You don’t get many successful people – in any walk of life – saying that they got to the top despite hating every minute of what they do. If you hate your job – you’re doing the wrong thing, or doing the right thing in the wrong place.

The only way to career success is not up

16 January 2008 • filed in Career strategies

When it comes to being truly effective and successful at work, knowing when to stop chasing promotions is probably the hardest lesson to learn.

Want a change from working in the training industry? Get a job in the training industry!

28 May 2007 • filed in Career strategies

Everyone gets jaded in his or her job from time to time. Whether from boredom or a desire to progress, the grass often looks greener on the other side of the hill. Chances are, though, that the career change you are looking for may be closer than you think.