Love The Open Road? This Is Your Perfect Job

Some people are never happier than when they are cruising down an open road or highway. They just love the sound of cars whizzing by, the roar of the engine and the thrill of swinging expertly in and out of lanes of traffic. If that sounds quite familiar, there’s only one career that you should be thinking about, and that’s logistics.

You should look into working as what is essentially a delivery driver. You’ll be transporting goods and products to private customers and business owners. If you think there’s no money in this career, think again. The best delivery teams make hundreds of thousands because they are trusted to transport sensitive documents and important packages. But we’re getting ahead of ourselves because before you rise to the top, we need to find out whether this really is a great career for you. Continue reading

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The Right Way To Distribute Your CV

An amazing CV and resume are one of the best ways of getting noticed, of course. But there is a lot more to a successful CV than highlighting your amazing achievements, listing your incredible work record, and creating off an eye-catching, unusual design. In fact, the way you distribute your CV is just as – if not more so – important.

So, never forget that no matter how long you spend on your CV masterpiece, it’s vital to understand you need to get it out there. It isn’t going to get you a job while sitting on your desk, or even on lying unopened on the desk of a potential employer. In today’s guide, we’re going to go through all the important things you need to do to make sure your CV is working hard for you – and getting you that all-important next job role that could well define your future career.

Linkedin

First of all, make sure your Linkedin profile is up to scratch, looking great, and contains all the information about your experience you need to attract employers. Don’t forget, while Linkedin is primarily a tool for business networking, it is often underused when it comes to finding jobs. You can also use vital keywords to attract recruiters who are looking for specific people with your skills. Continue reading

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The Art of Getting a Raise

Let’s face it — pretty much everyone wishes that they could get a raise but so few of us actually ask for one in the first place. In many companies, it is not enough just to work hard and do a good job. You need to be constantly documenting your accomplishments for the company, exceeding expectations and keeping a close eye on the financial health of the business you work for.

So, if you are looking to get a raise, here is a bit of advice that you can follow.

Know Your Worth

It is a valuable exercise to do some research to find out how much you are actually worth. Luckily, the internet has made this a lot easier, so it is worth checking out how much other people make who are in a similar role with the type of experience you have to offer. Factor in any in-work benefits you already receive. It is also worth knowing that easisalary offer salary packaging solutions to stretch your wages further. Ultimately, you want to be going into your boss’ office with as much information as you can get. Continue reading

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Making The Move From Desk Job To Fitness Pro

Let’s face it: desk jobs can get a little samey after a while. There’s only so many times you can turn up to the office, fill out a spreadsheet and go home thinking you’ve done a great day’s work.

Desk jobs have a way of making you feel as if you’re not really connecting with the wider world in meaningful ways and having an impact. And when it comes to personal health, they’re certainly bad news. Sitting as been described as the new smoking and many people are unwilling to sacrifice their health just to get a little bit more money. Continue reading

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New Horizons: Is It Time For A More Fulfilling Career?

We all know that feeling of being stuck in a job that you hate. Every day seems to drag on, and everything feels like a gargantuan effort. It’s hard not to feel as though everything is totally pointless when you’re working a job that you don’t enjoy. So what can you do? Well, you could try to stick it out, finding the positive aspects of the job that you’re doing.

However, if you’re really miserable, then it might be time to go and find something else. Of course, you don’t want just to end up working somewhere else feeling the exact same way.

If you’re saying goodbye to a job you hate, you want it to be because you’re moving on to something better. With that in mind, here are some things to consider when trying to find a more fulfilling career.

What makes you happy? Continue reading

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Forget The 9-5…Work From Home Instead!

The 9-5 is something that lots of people have been doing year in year out since they were old enough to work. They believe that this is what life has to be life, but this isn’t truly the case. Thanks to the internet, just about anybody can start up working from home. Forget your boss. Forget regular working hours. Forget working to make somebody else rich. You can do it for yourself!

The Internet Is A Powerful Thing

You’re probably well aware that the internet is a powerful thing. Not only can you use it to do something that will make you lots of money from home, you can also learn how to do it with the abundance of resources you can find. YouTube is your best friend when figuring out how to do certain things, whether that’s building a website or drop shipping a product. Continue reading

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Essential Guide To Switching Careers

It’s strange how society expects 16-year-olds to have their whole lives planned out, even though they haven’t completely finished maturing. Some people are lucky enough to be happy in the career they chose at a young age.

However, it’s not surprising that many others wake up to find that they’ve changed since they made those choices, and their job is not right for them. There is no shame in this, but finding the career that is right for you hasn’t gotten any easier.

Here is a short guide to make it easier to navigate this confusing chapter of your life. Continue reading

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Get A Job By Using Online Resources

Job hunting is one of my least favorite things to do. Sitting at the computer for hours on end, filling out the same questions over and over again. Then reading back all of the rejection emails, if you even hear anything at all.

After a while it starts to feel like you’ll never get anywhere. Sometimes I wonder if anybody has ever even read the applications that I send in. It’s likely that you’ll end up banging your head against the wall, but before you go completely mad, maybe you should seek some help. There are so many tools online that can help you with finding jobs, it needn’t be this hard. Continue reading

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Career Ideas For The Health Conscious

Health and fitness are never two things that are out of the public eye. The fitness industry has exploded in recent years, largely thanks to the rise of the internet and all the educational resources it has brought with it. It’s never been easier to find out what workout you should be doing for the results you want, and you can share your progress with the general public at just the mere tap of an app.

This fascination with sculpting our bodies and staying fighting fit is something that runs through the younger generation in particular – and if it’s helping us all live longer, it’s safe to say there are definitely worse habits to have! Continue reading

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Get Your Career Back on Track With An Injury Claim

No-one turns up at work expecting to get injured. Years of regulation and advances in health and safety mean that modern workplaces are safer than they have ever been. The death-trap factories and hazardous conditions of the last century are, thankfully, behind us.

The bad news is that employees still get injured at work and, sometimes, it is the employer’s fault. If you have been injured whilst at work in an accident that was not your fault, this can bring your flourishing career to a sudden end. So what can you do to get it back on track. Continue reading

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