Being organised is something we always strive to be good at, but daily life events take over and we often find our day-to-day is rather chaotic and unmethodical. But now is as good a time as ever to change all that. It really takes some skill to be organised – and more so, to stick …

IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY TO MAKE A BAD IMPRESSION A cover letter or introductory email is often the first thing a potential employer sees when reviewing a job applicant. It’s the first opportunity to impress recruiters and hiring managers and, therefore, the first opportunity to disappoint them. Everything from copy mistakes to inappropriate jokes in …

Leaders are seldom born — they’re made. Although some people are lucky enough to come into the world with natural charisma and other personality traits that make a successful leader, anyone with a desire to lead can work to develop the right leadership skills. How? Jennifer Hancock, a teacher of leadership and humanistic management at …

When I first started my career, I found myself in a job that I was eager to get promoted out of. But when I applied for positions above mine, I was invited to a meeting with my boss, who told me in not so many words to stop worrying about advancement and just focus on …

Nearly half of Americans are not satisfied with their jobs, according to a report by The Conference Board, a nonprofit research group. And we all know the terrifying statistics on how many marriages end in divorce. I think it’s safe to say that a lot of people are ready for a change. The question is: …