After 30 years in personal and business marketing, I can confidently say that the single most important factor in success is the strength of your network. Whether you're changing careers, building a business, or seeking new opportunities, your ability to connect with people is far more critical than having a perfect resume, an optimised LinkedIn [...]
We take so much for granted these days when it comes to communication - we do so much of it that we have lost some of its goals and objectives almost accepting that’s the way it is. When I was at school, I was taught the “basic communications model”, I’m sure you’ll remember it: [...]
Yes, Yes, Yes, we are always talking about how important your resume is; and it is, but your career is so much more than that. A great resume (and more importantly the thinking behind a great resume) is essential and the cornerstone of your next career move, but on its own its not going to [...]
There was a time when I knew every single person that I was connected to on LinkedIn personally. I still know about 80% or more. As an experienced coach and the daughter of a master networker, I fully understand and actively promote the importance of connecting and networking. I was raised on the concept and [...]
We are now well and truly living in a world where technology has helped facilitate a platform for our personal presence to be available across the globe. So it's now more imperative than ever to ensure we are portraying ourselves in a positive light from every aspect, digitally speaking. If we're thinking of our career, [...]
Dr Susan Roberts says: