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Career change
A career change at any time of life takes courage and consideration. Here are some key questions to ask…
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Chartership
Becoming a chartered professional usually depends on being able to present a portfolio of evidence of…
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Continuing professional development (CPD)
The focus of CPD will vary depending on the individual. CPD is your own personal commitment to…
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Evaluating your career options podcast
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Exploring your career options
The more you know about a particular option, the easier it is to evaluate its suitability, based on the…
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Getting noticed at work
Increasing your visibility There are many ways you can increase your visibility at work and improve…
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Getting that promotion
How to get promoted Get yourself noticed You may have impeccable time-keeping and always get your work…
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Importance of business networking
Job mobility Older workers may still recall the job for life, when professional networking helped them…
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Improving communication skills
Workplace communication As with all communication, context is key. Ensure that your message is…
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Internships
Young workers are increasingly expected to work for nothing as interns in order to get a step onto their…
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Investors in People
IiP has three principles – Plan, Do, Review – and ten indicators. In 2009 the IiP standard was reviewed…
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Mentoring and coaching
There are subtle differences between mentoring and coaching, albeit the personal skills required to…
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Mentoring podcast
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Networking podcast
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Professional development
Motivations for professional development may include: Developing in your current job Preparing for…
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Quality management systems
Two underlying principles are normally included in quality assurance:
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Thinking about self employment? Podcast
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Transitions in action podcast
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Working abroad
How to work abroad Find a job Whether your destination choice is because that country is actively…
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