Another year has flown by and January 2019 is here. It’s a new year and a new start and many of us have excitedly declared our new year’s resolutions on January 1st. Are you still feeling pretty positive about your resolutions? Now that we are just over a week in it’s really not uncommon to… Read More
Guest Blog: Gemma Lacby There are many fantastic ways to make money from home now. But staying productive as you work from home can be a huge challenge. The home is littered with distractions such as the pushy cat that tries to compete with your computer for attention, or squabbling children who are fighting over… Read More
Attending a job interview after a career break can seem pretty daunting. Fortunately, the rules haven’t changed too much. As long as you adhere to these following steps, you’ll find yourself easing back into your desired job role in no time. Research the company Whether you’ve been away for five months or five weeks, researching… Read More
Bouncing Back from interview rejection There is nothing as disheartening as going to a job interview, feeling terrific when you walk out the door, and then never hearing anything from the company. Well, perhaps that is not quite true, as hearing from the company that you have not been successful is an even drearier situation…. Read More
One of the hardest decisions that many women make is the timing of returning to work after maternity and parenting time away from the job. This can be complicated for many reasons, not the least of which may include the sadness that comes from being apart from your family. This is not the case for… Read More
Being a parent is a full-time job, and the most important and rewarding role most people will have in their lives. However, despite its many benefits, most parents cannot afford to become stay at home parents throughout their child’s life. As a business, it is possible to help qualified, experienced and educated parents to return… Read More
*Guest Blog* CV Library Explaining a career break on your CV can seem a daunting prospect, but you’re not alone. Career gaps exist for various reasons, from dismissal and globetrotting, to having children and caring for relatives. Life happens, and employers are aware of this; you just need to make sure you know how to effectively… Read More
For many Mums returning to work, part-time employment may seem like an ideal choice at first glance. This is particularly true if the work hours are during school or nursery hours or if a partner can be at home when you are at work. With that in mind, it may be hard to imagine how… Read More
While we may often hear that society devalues the role of ‘stay at home mums’, sometimes Mums themselves devalue their time away from their professional careers. It is easy for women or men that stay at home to care for children to see this as time spent out of the professional spotlight and not a… Read More
Being a mother is often seen as the most important job in a woman’s life, and it is one that is treasured and valued above all other career aspirations. It is not without its challenges, as with any job, but it can also be incredibly rewarding. How long women choose to stay at home with… Read More
