The problem with CV shortcuts: they end at the interview
You know the feeling when your CV looks sharp. Every keyword in the job description has been ticked. And within 48 hours an interview invitation arrives. You think - I’ve cracked this!
Unconscious bias: the silent hiring mistake you can’t afford
At a talk I gave to HR Directors in Cambridge, the overwhelming consensus was that far too many new hires don’t work out. If that doesn’t surprise you, you’ve probably been stung in the past. So what can we do to get it right first time?
Why economic uncertainty creates career opportunities
As a career management coach, I hear these concerns from clients almost daily: "Will there be enough jobs?" or "Are companies replacing people with AI?" With rising employer costs and global economic uncertainty, many job seekers feel uneasy. If you're scrolling LinkedIn and seeing roles with hundreds of applicants, you're definitely not alone in feeling overwhelmed.
Helping rediscover purpose and fulfilment after retirement: Barry’s story
After a long career in engineering, Barry decided to retire when the company closed his office. But adjusting to life outside of work was a struggle – he found it difficult to fill his days and he lost the sense of purpose his job had given him. With the right guidance and support, Barry discovered a new passion that’s now helping him to grow his skills and find fulfilment in the next stage of…
Are you going through a career slump?
If you were to score out of 10 how excited and motivated you feel about your work (and career) what number would you give it? If you score it 8, 9 or 10, give yourself a big pat on the back - you are really fortunate! If you give it a 6 -7 out of 10, there is room for improvement... Anything less than 6 needs serious action!
5 tips for managing your career in 2024
How can you get ahead in your career in this unpredictable, ever-evolving world? There will always be things that throw us off course – the pandemic being a good example. But there are steps we can take to help us navigate these bumpy roads.
Making AI work for you: 6 tips to future-proof your career
Career Ambitions writes...How do you feel about the rapid development in AI? Fascinated? Terrified? Maybe a little bit of both? Whilst the possibilities it offers are undoubtedly exciting, the alarming predictions in the media about how AI could kill certain jobs, has left many of us feeling anxious about how our future careers will look in an AI world.
Career change - a setback or an opportunity?
Career change can be seen as a setback and at the same time it can also be an incredible opportunity to re-evaluate what it is you really want from your career. There are several reasons why you might be facing a career change – you may have been laid off, or you might feel unhappy in your current role, or perhaps you simply want to do something new.
How to manage difficult situations at work through language and behaviour
Think back to the last time you had to manage a difficult or unpleasant situation at work – like making a person redundant, or taking them through a disciplinary procedure. How was it? Could it have gone better? If the answer is ‘yes’, then you’re not alone. So many of my clients can recall times when the wheels came off, despite their best efforts – and they wished they’d had some strategies in…
How to stop a difficult situation at work going from bad to worse
Think back to the last time you had to manage a difficult or unpleasant situation at work – like making a person redundant, or taking them through a disciplinary procedure. How was it? Could it have gone better?
Career change can be scary, but branching out could be the making of you
Career change can be scary, but it can also be an incredible opportunity to re-evaluate what it is you really want from your career. Whether you’ve been made redundant, or decided to leave your job of your own accord, managing a major change in your career can be challenging.
Communication misfires at work ruined your day?
Career Ambitions says:
Tell me if this sounds familiar.
The rollercoaster of hiring and retention
Hiring and retaining new employees in this rollercoaster job market is full of twists and turns, ups and downs. Just when you’re not expecting it, and you've got your perfect candidate to sign on the dotted line, there’s a death drop awaiting you – they hit the eject button and leave you stranded.
Career opportunities are at an all-time high - it’s time to put yourself on the job market!
“If you've found yourself wanting more from your career recently, then I have great news. Opportunity is at an all-time high, the job market is moving at a rapid pace and it’s time to throw yourself into the mix!” says Katherine Wiid, Career Management Coach at Career Ambitions.
Is your CV an autobiography or a best seller?
Standing out in a sky-high pile of job applicants comes down to how you craft your Curriculum Vitae – the book about your career.
Times of crisis call for more than an updated CV!
It’s hard for any of us to ignore that the world is in the grips of a crisis. It is in times like this of mass uncertainty and economic instability that many Cambridge companies have to make difficult decisions, often leading to redundancies.
Taking advantage of career uncertainty in 2020
If you looked back at 2020, what would you remember? It would be easy to look back and feel like 2020 was enshrouded in a dark cloud. But it’s important to remember that this is only a tiny chapter in our lives - by no means is it the whole book!
Leading your team through the pandemic
The role of leadership has ramped up dramatically over the past week and the tools and processes we used for managing teams are under scrutiny like never before. Now more than ever the definition of leadership as influencing others to willingly do what you want them to is being tested.
500,000 jobs to be lost as a result of Brexit. Is your company making redundancies?
A study commissioned by the Belgian government has found that if the UK were to leave the EU in a no-deal Brexit, 1.2 million jobs will be lost across Europe. And the UK will pay the largest price, losing almost 500,000 jobs.
'It’s never too late for a career change!' says local Career Coach Katherine Wiid
As the average life expectancy continues to increase and retirement ages get pushed back, our working lives are increasing. How much time are you going to spend in a career that you don’t love?
Are your employees resilient to change? Transferable skills are essential
When you’re hiring, how often do you take a candidate’s transferable skills into account?
How’s your recruiting reputation? It’s not just your company’s employer reputation at stake
We all know how important it is to look after your company’s brand reputation when hiring – but how is your own recruiting reputation?
Employees behaving badly? Communication is key
As an HR or line manager, it’s likely that you’ve dealt with plenty of employee fall-out. Whether it’s caused by one employee behaving badly, or a misunderstanding that escalated... often, communication is the culprit. It can make or break a situation (and a team).
Redundancies in Cambridge boost supply of talent
Career management coach Katherine Wiid of Career Ambitions writes: "I’ve been inundated in the first quarter of 2019 with new clients who have been made redundant. In fact, I had 25 clients who were made redundant in March alone! While your first thoughts may be of panic ('what’s going on?' and 'will I be next?'), it’s not all bad news.
Is the job market slowing down or is Brexit blinding us?
The word on the street is that the job market is slowing down. Many are blaming it on Brexit, but is it actually just a case of panic setting in?