How to turn a career break or sabbatical into job success – live chat
Join our live chat on Wednesday 16 August at 1pm–2.30pm to ask our experts what type of break is right for you
May 2017
How to avoid the most common job interview mistakes
Don’t talk too fast, use breathing techniques to calm your nerves and prepare, prepare, prepare
April 2017
Everything you're doing wrong in a job interview – and how to fix it
By over-rehearsing answers and showing up too early you could be hindering your chances of interview success
January 2017
A tough crowd at work is no joke – stand-up comedians share their tips
Baying crowds and frosty receptions will be filling our screens today with Trump’s inauguration. We ask comedians for their advice on facing a tough crowd at work
November 2016
No job interviews? Here's what you may be doing wrong
Common job interview questions – and how to answer them
August 2016
Inside the mind of your job interviewer
Job interviews can make even the most confident person a bundle of nerves, here’s how to know what your interviewer is thinking
Four top tips for job interview success
Take deep breaths, know your weaknesses and let your personality shine through, say the experts
The dos and don'ts of job interview follow-up
There’s no such thing as a perfect interview, but is it worth getting back in touch with an employer to add things you forgot?
July 2016
Career inspiration
Think before you speak: how to lose friends and not influence people
Nerves can make you sound pushy, insecure or pompous. Don’t jeopardise your career by making these common communication mistakes
Apply for your dream job, even if you don't match the criteria
When you’re starting out, job hunting can be intimidating – but it’s worth applying even if you don’t tick every box
The ultimate guide to nailing any job interview – live chat
Join our live chat on Wednesday 13 July from 1pm-2.30pm to ask our expert panel how to succeed at job interviews
June 2016
Career inspiration
Three ways to improve communication skills at work
Being a good speaker isn’t all about you, it’s about making others feel valued. Take these steps to be a better communicator at work
April 2016
Schmooze, pitch and close in that job interview? Don't fake it, just be yourself
Going all out to ‘sell yourself’ won’t get you noticed – focus instead on showing energy and telling stories to engage others
March 2016
Four ways to find a new role after leaving your job or redundancy
Prepare an answer for why you left your last job, but whatever you do – don’t apologise, say the experts
February 2016
How to read a poker face: the art of deciphering microexpressions
During job interviews a flicker of the eyelids or twitch of the lips can betray your interviewer’s thoughts. Use these tips to master the situation
My first …
First interviews: 'Don’t say what you think I want to hear, say what you want to tell me'
From a leading neuroscientist to a chief fashion designer, experts in their field share first job interview stories and tips for success
Let your body do the talking: how to inspire and impress at work
By paying attention to your body language you can exude confidence in all aspects of your work
January 2016
How to impress in a tough job interview
Unsatisfied at work? Here's how to land your perfect job in 2016
