You’ve got a to-do list as long as your arm but somehow nothing ever seems to get done. If you’re wondering where the time goes, it might just be that you aren’t being totally honest with how you’re spending your time…
You know what it’s like – you start the morning full of good intentions, but by lunchtime, you haven’t crossed a single thing off of your to do list! The day then gets progressively worse until you find you’re still in the office at 8pm just about to start tackling the second item on your list.
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You’ll need a reference when you leave your current job and take on a new one. 
This is because your future employer needs to feel confident that you’re a trustworthy person with the right attitude, who will fit into their team and fulfil the job you claim you can do.
With this in mind, it’s a good idea to know your legal rights before you ask for a reference, as well as ensuring that you fully understand what your new or prospective employer expects of you.
DirectGov provides some useful tips, as well as answering some questions about what the law says in this regard. Jobsite’s own research and past articles by Philip Landau, solicitor and partner at a London law firm, should also help.
Think about these key questions and responses before you ask for a reference:
1. Does your employer have to give you a reference?
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An online profile creates a shop window for prospective employers to see what you have to offer. If they like what they see, then there’s a chance that you might get invited to an interview.
So, how do you create an online profile? There are lots of ways of doing it; either by creating your own website or blog, or by joining and participating in various social media networks. You could even write an article for a magazine or website related to your industry.
To get started, Wendy Finger, Director of Human Resources at Family Office Exchange recommends these 5 steps:
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Take a look around your office and consider for a moment who appears to be the happiest?
- the fat cat boss, earning a six-figure salary while sitting in his ivory tower?
- the middle manager who is forever ‘firefighting’ and filling in endless paperwork?
- the employee with a clearly defined task who is quietly and efficiently working on it?
- the sandwich delivery man who hand-makes his food and personally delivers it?
If you answered 3. or 4., congratulations – you already know that happiness at work is not linked to power, money, or position in the office, but directly linked to productivity.
The interesting question is which comes first?
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The start of the new academic year is the perfect time to begin studying for a new qualification that will enhance your career prospects. Here’s how to learn while you earn…
A new qualification can significantly enhance your career and help you make that next move, but studying as an adult can be challenging, particularly if you already have a job, family and social life. Having said that, many people really enjoy learning in later life because they can choose subjects in which they have a genuine interest.
If you’re considering your study options then the tips below from our training partner Home Learning College will help you maximise your valuable time and get the most out of your learning experience.
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