When did you last check that what you’ve written about yourself is current, consistent and cleverly put together?  If you haven’t looked at yourself …

This morning I read a post on LinkedIn from a hopeful candidate who’d applied for an interim role and received a rather unfortunate email …

I’ve been reading lots this week.  It’s a sure sign I’ve completed the draft of my second book and sent it off for editing.  Always good to keep up to date …

What are the most important aspects of recruitment for you?  This is a question I’ve frequently asked employers or consumers of flexible labour …

‘Be Brave, Be Consistent and Be Yourself’ was the title I gave to my blog post a year ago (mid-July) and I think I’ve nailed it.  Well, the ‘brave’ bit at least …

When too many things are going on at once and they’re not compatible it can be a challenge to bring it all together …

Today I’ve concluded that humans crave familiarity …

How often have you been confused about how to write something?  The idea is clear in your thoughts although the words on the page …

I often find it difficult to “get going” after Christmas.  To be honest, this year hasn’t been much different to other Januarys.  There’s the chaos of decorations that won’t fit back in their boxes …

It must be time to call time on some of the imaginary barriers that chip away at our self-confidence and prevent our success.  I write well yet I never think that my work is good enough …

So many things to do and so little time yet we’re only just approaching 2025 – a whole new year ahead.  It’s your time to think …

I’ve been thinking about my ambitions for 2025 and the extent to which I’m happy to put my reputation and my imagination on the line.  My longstanding ambition to publish …

This question reminds me of my recruitment training by a well-known occupational psychologist who coached me to ask what questions rather than why questions when interviewing ...

The working from home or working from the office debate continues and I suspect will be around for a long time yet.  Inevitably it will get caught up in the discussions about four-day working weeks, productivity and family-friendly policies ...

How many times have we heard that recruitment is broken? And what did we conclude? For several years now I’ve been working to reverse this rather unsophisticated excuse for indecision and a lack of judgement ...

I’ve just signed up to host a Macmillan Coffee Morning on Friday 27th September. I love baking and scones and cakes are a particular favourite. This is a fantastic charity …

There are some crazy stories circulating right now … I’m going to try to address another topic that needs recognition. And one that I feel better equipped to write about …

I’ve had a few compliments recently about how I link work challenges with home or everyday challenges when I write. You may not see any obvious work challenges when …

I’m concerned about global warming (of course I am) although my impatient self says can we please just have some sunshine?

Whether it’s the birdsong at daybreak (dawn chorus) or the postman’s whistling, creatures and humans find ways to communicate …