Networking - A skill for life
One of the most frequently occurring subjects which comes up when talking with my clients looking to find the job they will love is ‘Networking and how to do it?’.
Given that it is probably one of the most important activities you can undertake when job hunting and coupled with the fact that most people are doing it most of their lives, but don’t realise it, why does it cause so much ‘angst’ with so many people?
To answer this I am going to take you through some areas that hopefully will explain why this is and how to do it effectively.
Selling your achievements in your CV
So many CV's elaborate on roles and responsibilities, but miss their key achievements made which employers are looking for. People like to read interesting stories rather than lists of what you did, so create your achievement stories, include tasters in your CV and expand on them in detail when you get the interview.
Read moreYour Body Language can change who you are.
I have wondered over the years as a coach and mentor, as well as an employer, why there is such a difference in the attitude and dynamics of individuals who come for interviews, make presentations and generally react in social situations. I have come to the conclusion a big part of the answer is 'Body language'
Read moreIntroducing the new Aim to Grow website
I am very excited to announce the launch of the new Aim to Grow website - aimtogrow.co.uk
The site has been redeveloped from the ground up to give a clearer structure of the services I provide.
I will be updating the site on a regular basis, providing information and my professional thoughts on a range of topics. You can keep in-contact by following me via my Twitter account.
Best Regards,
Gary