The Job GYM

 Who are you? 1. ISTJ: RESPONSIBLE REALISTS THE LOGISTICIAN Who they are: dutiful doers who appreciate clarity, love routines, and believe in values like honor, hard work, and social responsibility. They’re quiet, reserved, and reliable. The Queen of England is an archetypal ISTJ. How to work with them: “This personality type is incredibly well organized, which is a major asset in a remote working environment,” says psychologist and business coach Rosie Peacock, CEO of  Conscious Enterprise . “They don’t need much management or checking up on, just email them a to-do list at the start of the week, and you can trust them to quietly get on with it. They’d also be the perfect type to organize and streamline any shared space online, from Dropbox to Google Docs.” 2. INFJ: INSIGHTFUL VISIONARIES THE ADVOCATE Who they are: principled creatives who are quietly forceful but also intuitive about people and concerned about their colleagues’ feelings. They tend to be deep thinkers with bags of ide

  Before your salary negotiation. 1. Benchmark against the industry average To find out what a reasonable salary is for the job and industry you are moving to, use our  Salary Guide Calculator  to discover the average pay for someone with a similar level of experience as you. You could also approach recruitment consultants who are specialised in your area to get a better idea of market salaries in your industry. Or even go one step further and speak to existing employees in the company with your title or similar responsibilities about what they earn. 2. Consider the total compensation package Is the benefit selection diverse and do they empower you to develop professionally? Companies may not be able to budge on actual payment, but valuable additional benefits that don’t cost a huge amount could be swaying factors when it comes to accepting a salary that’s less than you may have initially hoped for. Consider this before heading into your salary negotiation. For example , is there a qua

  Here are seven issues that slowly drain a person’s desire to work for an organization: LACK OF APPRECIATION  People spend a great deal of time at work, and if they get the feeling that they’re not being appreciated, it will slowly drain their energy and desire to give their best. The lack of appreciation can show up in various forms. Lack of recognition for their accomplishments is a key example. When we are working hard, doing good work, and nobody seems to notice, it kills our desire to continue to do more. Another area is lack of caring or taking an interest in our special interests, talents, and life outside of work. When we spend so much time at work, we expect others to take an interest in us as unique individuals, with special talents, needs, struggles, and home situations. And we want the people we report to to support us when we are going through difficult times.  “When employees feel a genuine connection with their leader, their role, and the organization, they are stronger

Path to happiness  Practice Gratitude Practising gratitude is an easy way to start thinking more positively and improving your mental wellbeing. Each day, take a few moments to write down three things that you’re grateful for — these don’t have to be grand gestures or expensive gifts, they could simply be moments of peace, small kindnesses from friends or family, or even being able to afford a cup of coffee on the way to work. Taking time each day to appreciate even the smallest blessings will help you stay grounded and boost your happiness levels. Exercise Regularly Exercise releases endorphins, which are natural hormones that make us feel good and give us an energy boost! Aim for 30 minutes of exercise 3-5 times per week (or however much works best for your body). This could include running, walking, cycling, swimming or any kind of activity that gets your body moving. Exercise doesn’t necessarily have to happen at the gym — it can also mean going for walks in nature or dancing aroun

 Be more productive Shedding these habits will increase your productivity and allow you to enjoy the positive mood that comes with increased self-control. Impulsively surfing the Internet.  It takes you 15 consecutive minutes of focus before you can fully engage in a task. Once you do, you fall into a euphoric state of increased productivity called flow. Research shows that people in a flow state are five times more productive than they otherwise would be. When you click out of your work because you get an itch to check the news, Facebook, a sport’s score, or what have you, this pulls you out of flow. This means you have to go through another 15 minutes of continuous focus to reenter the flow state. Click in and out of your work enough times, and you can go through an entire day without experiencing flow. Perfectionism.  Most writers spend countless hours brainstorming characters and plot, and they even write page after page that they know they’ll never include in the book. They do thi

Organisational changes to retain staff What else can you do outside of looking at existing talent? Well, upskilling, mentoring, outsourcing, and using technology are all options. But there are many others:

Reasons why people leave jobs?  Why people move jobs,  according to the (ISC)² :

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break free from perfectionism today   Here are 3 action steps & habits you can build to break free from perfectionism today. Understand if you do not do what you want to do or have to do because your perfectionism is stopping you, you need to create a fear that you will automatically be stuck and your momentum will stop. Which then means you're going to be one step behind reaching your goals. Create a habit to do it even if you don't feel like doing it by adapting this habit in other areas of your life (For example- Your wake up time or going to the gym) This then builds a resilience within you that wipes out perfectionism instantly.  Know that if you don't take action you are not doing any good for anyone else. Don't be selfish by not posting that content on social media that could help someone else. Or not going out for dinner with a friend because your dress wasn't perfect. Every time you don't want to do something, say to yourself…”This is not for me but

  CV - CV Workshop You need to really think about how you are going to stand out from the crowd, list your skills and main achievements that are relevant to the specific role that you are applying for - it probably will only come down to one or two specialist skills. Early Career CV Advice Find a CV template that works for you which will have a consistent layout, fonts, and formatting. Use keywords from the job spec as they may refer to skills that you have under a different name Get somebody to carry out a review and check spelling and grammar. Install 'Grammarly' to check you spelling and grammer Avoid using a headshot in the CV Make it look simple and professional Senior Level CV Advice Include relevant information for the role Focus on key accomplishments and transferable skills The CV should be skills-focused Use examples and strategic and tactical decision-making include professional memberships List where you have been with summary details You need to check that you have

  CV - CV Mistakes to Avoid Photo pictures on the CV should be avoided, get the CV noticed for your experience rather than how you look.   Gender Make sure that your CV has no indication of what your gender is so this isn't taken into consideration.  Your employer should hire you based on your experience and capabilities and not based on your gender. Unusual formatting and language Keeping the layout of your CV simple and easy to read, using a clear font, and using headings and bullet points will make your CV look professional, clear, and concise and therefore easy for a future employer to focus on your experience. Spelling Mistakes Get someone to proofread your writing, this is your first impression you give to a prospective employer. Dates Never include your date of birth which will give away your age.  Education dates and dates you were at your previous roles should be included. General Include facts and figures, clear goals reached, and any additional projects that were taken a