We keep hearing that most communication is non-verbal. Even I have blogged about a hugely high percentage of how people judge you, is not about the actual words you say, at say important…
Written by Naeema Pasha
Naeema is an experienced careers professional who has worked with leading business schools, universities and global corporations on career development strategy. She has delivered courses, lectures and workshops across the UK and Europe on: change and career management; global competencies, technology in career success and creative job planning. She has worked with thousands of people on career and personal development. Naeema has a Masters in Career Guidance and is currently studying for a Doctorate in Business Administration at Henley Business School, and her research area is personality, competencies and career resilience.
Making Changes
CAREER CHANGE A rather extreme example of career change was in the news just recently. It was about the man in Brazil (Mr A) who as a result of a…
Are we any good at career planning?
Career Planning There are several theories on how we plan our career. Some theories actually say that its better to leave things to serendipity. Which sounds a bit laid back…
Likability – is it the X Factor at interview?
Likability Factor The X Factor is back on TV. It’s the familiar cringe telly for Saturday night. And like it or not, there is one thing that creates ‘winners’ in…
What are your weaknesses?
Weaknesses We all have weaknesses. I don’t mean that thing you might have for dunking chocolate hobnobs in your tea whilst watching Homes under the Hammer on a duvet day.…
Leaving A Job After A Few Weeks
You’re in the job from hell What if you’ve landed your dream job and you find out you actually hate it. You hate the work, you hate the commute, you…
Resilience is Futile?
Career Resilient People We have all heard of inspiring story forces of people who have stuck at something and come through despite the odds. Sometimes they make us look ourselves…
Career Profiles – worth the effort of writing one?
Writing an effective career profile for your CV or resume I used to be ambivalent about profile pieces at the top of a CV. Most of the ones I read…
The career successes of Narcissists
Narcissists – can we learn anything from them? There is some research from New Zealand, written up in a recent paper, that suggests that whilst people who have some form…
Impact at Interviews
Making an Impact at Interview According to Richard Maun, business coach and author of Job Hunting 3.0 People make up 90% of their mind in the first 90 seconds. “That…