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Three things to consider when making sure a job is a good fit

10/11/2020

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During the coronavirus pandemic, unemployment rates have skyrocketed everywhere you look. In the United Kingdom, the unemployment rate has gone up to 4.8 percent. Nearly 250,000 people have lost their jobs since June of this year. That is the largest unemployment increase in a three-month period since 2009.  

The same thing can be said with the United States in terms of unemployment. Rates are the highest they have been in a long time. According to the
United States’ Bureau of Labor and Statistics, U.S unemployment currently sits at 6.9 percent. Before 2020, the last time the states’ rate of unemployment was this high was November of 2013. 


With all that being said, it may be harder to find a job at this current point in time than it has been in recent memory. But in the same breath, it is worth mentioning that you should not just take any old job that you come across. 


Yes, if you need the money right then and now, that is not a bad route to go. But if that is not the case, you should take some time in deciding the route you want to go in. Here a few things you should consider when concluding on whether or not a job is a good fit. 


What is the commute like

Commuting to work every morning can be a pain. So when considering whether or not a job is right for you, make sure you have a good idea of how long the commute is. The commute to a company offering you a position should not be the biggest of worries, but it would be pretty inconvenient to take two hours to drive into work and two hours to drive home. 


Is the company you are working for well managed

This is essential when finding the right job. If you work for a company that is professionally handled, organized life can be a lot easier. 


No one wants to work for a disheveled boss with a nasty personality. It could make waking up every day that much harder. So when picking an occupation, look at the company as a whole. Ask questions about
employee benefits, what the chain of command at the company/organization is, and how communicating is effectively done at that given job. 


Do you like the work you are doing

This might be the most important of them all. Making sure you like what you do day in and day out is so important. You do not want to show up to work dreading the next eight hours of your life. Try and find an occupation that is engaging and keeps you entertained: even if that means there is a little more stress on your plate.


That is a little easier said than done, but do your best! You know yourself enough to say whether or not you would be a good fit working in a restaurant, office building, gym, et cetera. Being bored can be a lot worse than being busy, so try and find work that will make you excited to head in and earn that paycheck. 

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Taking On A New Challenge, Without Changing Your Career

14/10/2020

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People who hate their jobs tend to move on and look for something else.  Some even change their careers when they’re feeling unfulfilled by work. 

But what do you do if you love your career, but need a new challenge? The good news is that there are a lot of ways you can turn things around and inject some excitement into your job. 

Here is some useful advice for taking on a new challenge, without changing your career.

Move to a new location
f you’re starting to outgrow your current workplace, moving to a new location could help keep things fresh for you. A change in location not only helps you realise new career opportunities but opportunities for your personal life too. Perhaps you want to move closer to home to be with family, or even move to an exciting new city or country? 


Wherever you decide to relocate, you’re going to need to get on the job hunt. Check out cmr.com.au for some exciting opportunities that could invigorate your career. A change of scenery brings all kinds of changes, and could be just what you need to shake things up.

Start chasing that promotion
Perhaps a part of your frustration comes from outgrowing your role? When your job starts becoming routine and easy, it could be a sign that you’re ready for more. Start preparing for a promotion so that you’re ready to go for it when the opportunities come your way.

Volunteer your time and skills to help others
If you’ve always felt like you could do more with your skills and expertise, why not use what you have to do some good for others? If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, tit’s that community values are more important than ever. There are several ways you can use your skills to help others, including mentoring, pro bono work and volunteering to help charities and good causes. This can bring a lot of fulfilment to your role, and could even help you discover new opportunities that could help you choose a different path for your career.

Take on a side hustle
Side hustles are a great way to develop other interests that you have, without sacrificing your career. There are inspiring stories of people who’ve embarked on incredible new ventures, from starting fitness businesses to their own pizza brand! It’s possible to be passionate about more than one thing at a time, so why not give it a try so that you can get more out of your career. 


If you’re dissatisfied with your current situation, then it’s time to make a change. Even if you love your career, it doesn’t mean you have to stay exactly where you are - there are ways you can develop and grow tbring exciting change to both your career and your life outside work. There are all kinds of challenges out there waiting for you, so which one will you take on first? 
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Ultimate guide to answering interview questions!

14/7/2020

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Wouldn’t it be great if you knew exactly what questions a hiring manager would be asking you in your next job interview?  We can’t read minds, unfortunately, but The Muse has the next best thing: a list of more than 40 of the most commonly asked interview questions, along with advice for answering them all.
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Never apologise for having a life!

28/1/2020

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You work hard don't you?  What happens when you get to Friday or if you are one of those weekend warriors, your frame of mind isn't quite on it!  Employees shouldn't have to apologise for having a life and if you're from the retail or service industry, this is huge!  A feature on LinkedIN will tell you more!
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6 simple job search tips!

24/1/2020

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There is so much job search advice out there, literally everywhere!  But sometimes you can miss the very basics!  The Muse has some very basic tips to try out whilst on the hunt for that new gig!

You can also get 'The Ultimate List of Job Search Strategies To Land you Next Job' from Fancy Resumes' to give you that cutting edge plan to the next big gig of yours!
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7 books to help you be a better leader!

22/1/2020

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Fast Company have a list of 7 books that could help you become a leader in 2020.  Click here to start building your library!
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How to stop your CV being rejected!

8/1/2020

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Your CV on average can take just 34 seconds to be rejected!  The Sun has some of the do's and don'ts for your CV check!
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5 career boosting resolutions you'll keep!

30/12/2019

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New Year New You right??  Well, enough about all that, The Muse have 5 career boosting new years resolutions you'll want to keep!
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How to stay competitive!

30/12/2019

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So Christmas is now done and over for another year and chances are that you've now got yourself back into work, but with the working environment continually changing, itself it time you had a look at how you can stay in the competitive market?  LinkedIN has some ideas of how to go about creating the 'new you!'
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8 ways to clean up your social media!

20/12/2019

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When you apply for a job, you actually have two CV's out there.  You may well submit one CV but its also your social media that acts as the second one so knowing exactly what's on it really helps especially as recruiters will find it too!  The Muse has 8 easy ways to have a clean up!
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Why emotional intelligence is a growing job skill!

16/12/2019

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Hiring managers are now saying that emotional intelligence is valued more than IQ.  Fast Company have a quick read to why emotional intelligence is one of the fastest growing job skills.
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Best way to talk about strengths & weaknesses

28/10/2019

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We've all had that moment in an interview where you are asked, what are your strengths and weaknesses, but how do you answer those questions without sounding too big headed or not good enough?  The Muse have some great tips with examples!
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4 small habits for a big career!

23/10/2019

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You want to make a big career for yourself but think you need to learn so much to make it happen!  The Muse has four habits that you need to try to make that career big for you!  You can see more here!
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22 phone interview tips!

15/10/2019

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Your job application is submitted and then you get that phone call, the phone interview!  The Muse has 22 big tips on nailing that phone call!
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Interview mind tricks!

22/9/2019

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Going into an interview is nerve wrecking enough but having a few tricks up your sleeve could make or break it for you!  Thrive Global have more on the tricks to your next gig!
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Self-awareness to self-improvement!

13/9/2019

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Its great to have some self-awareness about yourself and how you portray yourself but how do you turn that into self-improvement?  Harvard Business Review has more on making yourself more powerful!
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What your email sign-off says about you!

10/9/2019

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No one has ever found you 'feeling well' and do you really have 'best wishes' when you sign off an email?  Probably not!  Joe.co.uk has got a round up of what your email sign off really means!
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Make your tomorrow more productive!

4/9/2019

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A good routine has been proven to provide a structure to your day no matter how much is 'going on' right now.    Entrepreneur Europe has 14 hacks to boost your day!
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Job interview judgements!

3/9/2019

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Not many people in the world look forward to going for a job interview, for some, the anxiety levels go off the scales!  Forbes has a short list of what could help prepare you for the next big job!
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Playing video games develops transferable skills!

2/9/2019

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The world of gaming is huge, its bigger than huge, its bigger than the world of music and film combined together, but its not often seen as something that can help you out in the big wide world.  But gamer's, there is now hope from the Game Academy, BBC News has more!
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Attitude is more important than IQ!

22/8/2019

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Whether its the IQ in your brain power or the talent you have playing sport on the pitch.  The IQ and talent is incredible if it performs and that is why when you find the right attitude, it becomes the winner!  Forbes has more on why more people should take note!
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Dealing with complaining coworkers!

21/8/2019

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We all have them, we all know them, but aside from listening to Linda complaining again about her working on the late shift and Jonny wishing he wasn't working in this 'hellhole', the question is, how do you handle them??  CNN Business has some words of advice!
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Stop selling yourself & be yourself!

16/8/2019

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How do you approach an interview?  How do you set yourself up to stand out in that interview?  Do you try and sell the best version of yourself or do you try and show them just how you are?  Forbes have some pointers to help steer you in the right direction!
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One way to convince your boss to work at home!

13/8/2019

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For some, working from home is the dream!  People working in the retail world or hospitality industry really could actually only dream about being able to work from home!  If you're lucky enough for this dream to come true for you or have a chance, inc.com could help with a convincing stat to the boss!
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So "Tell me about yourself"...

6/8/2019

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One of the most common interview questions is, "Tell me about yourself", which is great as its all about you, but its also the hardest for some people.  TheMuse.com has some help at hand!
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