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It’s very common for people to dream about being their own boss and for a lot of people, it is just that – a dream – temporary escapism to take their mind of the minor gripes they have with their current job. But for some, self employment is a life-long dream, but despite that, people put it off and avoid making the move because they see it as too high a risk. So how do you get over that? This article looks at some key ways to help you make the transition from working for some other guy to working for yourself.
Do you enjoy nit-picking numbers and calculating columns?? If so, accountancy may be the career for you! Accountancy is a very accessible option with a number of entry routes, for those who are degree educated and those who are just leaving school.
The day before any interview can be a nerve-wracking experience, so it can be difficult to do anything constructive. You may think that just because your interview is tomorrow that there is nothing you can do today. Wrong!
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The BBC are reporting today that unemployment levels in the UK have increase by 118,000 in 3 months to 2.685 million people.
People who achieve their career goals are moved to action by inspiration or desperation. If you’re moved by both you’ll reach your goal even quicker. If you’re still stuck in a job you dislike, chances are you don’t hate it THAT much or you would have done something about it. Or you are possibly not inspired because you don’t really know what you want and nothing really excites you at the moment. Read more…
So why did you leave your last job?
OK, so you are an honest person and your gut is telling you to say, “my manager was a complete asshole – he spent too much time with his head surgically attached to the owners butt that he made life hell for me”. While that is a completely valid motive, you still need come up with something slight more diplomatic for your interview.
It could perhaps be the most horrid part of the job interview – “So, do you have any questions you would like to ask us?” – Aaarrrgh! You know fine well that a sheepish smile while shaking your head and saying “Nah I’m good thanks” isn’t exactly what they want to hear!
For most people, the job interview can be one of the most nerve wracking points in their career, especially early on. You get told about the interview for a job you really want – then you spend the next few days (or even weeks) worrying about how it will go! After all, this could be your big break – what if you screw it up?
This doesn’t need to be the case. It is natural to get nervous before important events in your life – you can turn this fear into your ally that will help you succeed at your interview…