A common question asked at interviews is "What is your strength and what is your weakness?" I have heard a number of methods for answering this question and thought I would focus onthe second part of this question as usually people are quite good about talking about a particular area that they excel in. The … Continue reading How to answer the interview question – What is your weakness?
Office Etiquette – It’s ok to…
Saw this kicking about. Thought it was nice reassurance for working in an office to show that doing these things are ok...
Fearing the future
Ricky the temp is being his usual sassy self. I am in an adult job now, but his bitchy manner to me feels like bullying. All because I don’t want to divulge my sex life at work. For some reason he uses this as an opportunity to have a dig at me at every opportunity. Normally a temp would … Continue reading Fearing the future
How I make the most of time
It was a regular Wednesday morning - where I always get the train to work. The only difference was that my alarm did not go off. With 20 minutes to get ready it was a difficult task to get the train - usually it takes me at least 20 minutes alone to get ready! Almost … Continue reading How I make the most of time
I used to be angry
I used to be angry But then I thought "What do I have to be angry about?" I live in one of the most privileged countries in the world. My home is safe from natural disaster and hostile people. I have an education that was free till I was 18, then I had the choice to … Continue reading I used to be angry
My Adult Year
And so another year ends... To sum it up it has been a busy one. I thought I would sum it up through my health, creative, wealth and social life. Health This has been a particular let down. I don't feel like my fitness has really returned to form - I have not had as … Continue reading My Adult Year
The Tower
It took me ages to find the venue for my interview. I made the mistake of walking to the venue on a hot summers day in my finest suit. When I arrived I was hot and sweaty. I made a focused effort to keep my arms down so that they would not see the sweat that … Continue reading The Tower
The Road Travelled
"See... you 9 to 5 workers will never understand the level of commitment of running a business" Said my friend, it was a dig that came out of nowhere - but it really pissed me off. Yes - my friend ran his own business but he was talking like he was Richard Branson or something. I … Continue reading The Road Travelled
All The Small Things
It was exactly 10 months ago today that I started the job that, for the first time gave me hope I had a career. Although my job was relatively small and I got stuck with a lot of the crap jobs, I was eager to prove myself to get ahead in a project management office. … Continue reading All The Small Things
I Can And I Will – Watch Me (Part 2)
Did I mention I got promoted? (As I set out in my goal/system... whatever) It was funny because my assigned mentor had done a lot to protect my confidence. "Don't worry if you don't get shortlisted, jobs at that level have a lot of applicants." Soon after I got shortlisted. "Don't worry if you don't … Continue reading I Can And I Will – Watch Me (Part 2)
Can you change jobs too much?
One of the biggest myths I was told about developing my career is: "If you change jobs too much it looks bad on your career" I have heard this a number of times and for a time I believed it. So I have felt the need to put 1+ year into a job that offered no … Continue reading Can you change jobs too much?
200 Posts Later… My Secret Is Out…
As I write this to mark my 200th post it seems fitting that as I sat in my new home the other day, the 'missus' quiet casually brings my blog into conversation. For those who are not aware - this blog is not something that the people in my real life are aware of. Its … Continue reading 200 Posts Later… My Secret Is Out…
Perfect Manifesto 
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