“We regret to inform you that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion” Noooooooo! I know it can feel like it in that moment but this is not the end of the world. Continue reading
Author Archives: Ian Scrase
How to answer ‘What has been your biggest disappointment?’
Oh Yikes!! they are asking me to tell them how how bad I am . This can be the reaction that we feel when we hear these questions or similar ones such as “what are your weaknesses?” . This can hit your confidence in answering the question. Do not worry, they are not trying to catch you out, … Continue reading
How employers show that they want people like you!
Publisher Malcolm Forbes (publisher of Forbes magazine) once said that ‘diversity is the art of thinking independently together.’ Diversity is more than just a buzz-word, it can hold the key to fostering new ways of thinking, broadening a customer base and growing a business. Organisations can’t thrive and grow if everyone in them thinks and behaves … Continue reading
The extroverts guide to networking
There are many articles, blogs and books dedicated to introverts and how to network, but what about us extroverts? We are perfectly able to network badly as well! The reasons may differ but it is surprising how similar the advice for introverts and extroverts can be to enable good networking. If you describe yourself as … Continue reading
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