Career Development
Think of career development as a marathon, not a sprint. It’s a process that you should take at your own pace for the sake of getting where you want to be when you feel you are ready. As an authority on this topic, Hays has pulled together a series of articles to help you find your way in your field of expertise.
Career progression opportunities can mean many different things to different people. Whilst getting a pay rise is high on the agenda for some, others may have a clear focus on mastering the art of management to climb the corporate ladder or perfecting a certain set of professional skills to better themselves day-to-day. It’s important that you maintain foresight over the goals that matter most to you so you can craft your own professional development plan to achieve ultimate job satisfaction.
Browse the list of articles below to learn about personal branding, tips for success in the workplace, career planning and looking for career-advancing opportunities.
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Are you ‘learning agile’?
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How to be a good mentee
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Five tips to help you ace your next performance appraisal
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Using mindfulness to improve how we work together
In a work context mindfulness has the potential to reduce emotional exhaustion and improve job satisfaction. It can also make a positive impact on how we work together.
Career advice
Career insights
Building your personal brand and online profile
Future-proof your employability
The job search
How to optimise your CV for the algorithms
How to stand out from the crowd
Working with a recruitment consultant
Tips to ace your job interview
The word you are saying too much in job interviews
Discussing your salary expectations
Answering competency-based interview questions
Answering behavioural job interview questions
The job offer
How to deal with multiple job offers
How to deal with a counter offer
How to make a good impression on your first day