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Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about changing career with this practical guide.
Identifying your ideal career is not always a simple matter, and pursuing it can seem even more of a challenge, especially if you have already put time and effort into a previous job. However, changing career does not have to be a terrifying prospect — by approaching it with the right strategy and mindset, as outlined...
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It can be hard for busy professionals to find the time to read the latest books. Stay up to date in a fraction of the time with this concise guide.
The international bestseller First Things First by Stephen R. Covey is a self-help book that offers an alternative to traditional advice on time management and productivity. By focusing on relationships and results instead of time and tasks, Covey gives his readers the tools they need to achieve "effectiveness"....
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Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about personal branding with this practical guide.
Personal branding is a relatively new concept but it can be adopted and applied by almost anybody, in any industry. Whether you are searching for a new job or simply want to build a strong professional network, it is essential that you get your branding right. This guide will take you through all the steps, from choosing...
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It can be hard for busy professionals to find the time to read the latest books. Stay up to date in a fraction of the time with this concise guide.
Outliers: The Story of Success is an engaging, thought-provoking look at the external factors that can determine an individual's personal success. Through a series of carefully selected anecdotes about highly successful individuals, Malcolm Gladwell sets out to disprove the myth of the self-made man by...
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Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about moving on from dismissal with this practical guide.
Losing your job, whether for economic or personal reasons, can be a major setback in your career. However, it can also be an opportunity for professional progress: it will give you the chance to take time for yourself, evaluate your skills and priorities, consider different roles in your sector or embark on a...
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Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about self-assessment with this practical guide.
Although professional evaluations can sometimes be challenging or intimidating, they are nonetheless important as they allow us to clearly define our strengths and weaknesses and identify areas for improvement. By carrying out regular, thorough self-assessment, you will find it easier to anticipate and overcome obstacles,...
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Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about improving your organization with this practical guide.
Many of us are finding ourselves under increasing pressure at work, with a seemingly endless list of tasks and responsibilities. This can leave us feeling stressed and overwhelmed, but it does not have to be this way: with just a few simple changes, you can improve your organization, make procrastination...
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Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about networking with this practical guide.
No matter how difficult it may seem at first, successful networking is within everyone's capabilities. It is an invaluable tool that can help you to further your career, gain experience and one day land your dream job. This guide will teach you how to get started on expanding and maintaining your network, whatever your level...
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Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about effective delegation with this practical guide.
Busy managers often find themselves pressed for time as they take on a wide range of tasks at work. In spite of this, many remain reluctant to delegate as they worry that this may result in lower-quality work or delays in getting things done. Fortunately, with careful consideration and thoughtful planning, delegation...
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Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about writing your CV with this practical guide.
A well-written CV is your ticket to getting an initial foothold in recruitment process, but writing it is often viewed as a daunting, arduous task. Knowing what to include and what to leave out can seem like an impossibly complicated puzzle, but this guide will help you to cut through the confusion and teach you the secrets...
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Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about emotional intelligence with this practical guide.
Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to "identify, access and control one's own emotions and those of others in a group". This is undoubtedly an essential skill for almost any career and luckily, it is also something that everybody can learn. This summary will teach you the methods you need to understand...
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It can be hard for busy professionals to find the time to read the latest books. Stay up to date in a fraction of the time with this concise guide.
Taking a company from being good to being great is no mean feat, but luckily Collins has outlined some interesting concepts to help business owners take the next step towards greatness. From becoming a level 5 leader to improving your way of thinking and acting, Good to Great provides all the advice you...
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Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about persuasive communication with this practical guide.
Communicating persuasively without being manipulative is an art form, and while everybody is capable of mastering this technique, it does take practice and persistence to get it right. This guide will give you all the tools you need to develop your capacity to convince in both a professional and personal environment,...
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Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator with this practical guide.
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is an internationally renowned way of analysing a person's personality type and thus learning more about how they react and think. With this comprehensive guide, you will be able to use your own profile in order to select a career that is best suited to you and understand...
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Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about optimizing your LinkedIn profile with this practical guide.
With over 530 million users worldwide, the professional social network LinkedIn is becoming increasingly indispensable for employees, employers and recruiters across all sectors. However, in such a crowded field, simply creating a profile is not enough: to get the most out of this valuable tool, you...
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Change is only 50 minutes away! Find out everything you need to know about overcoming your procrastination habit with this straightforward guide.
If you suffer from a problem with procrastination, no matter what your situation, you are not alone. Many people struggle with time management and motivation, but this can harm professional development and personal fulfilment. This guide will help you to organize your time and stop procrastinating, helping...
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Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about stress and coping mechanisms with this practical guide.
In a world that is increasingly full of stress and responsibility, it is important to find balance and ways of dealing with it. While stress is something that affects everyone at some point, it does not mean that our health and happiness should be put on the line for our professional achievement. This guide...
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Ready to take your business to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about conflict resolution in the workplace with this practical guide.
Conflict is an inevitable part of human relationships and often arises at work due to differences of opinion, disagreements over tasks or personality clashes. However, conflict does not have to be destructive: acting quickly will enable you to resolve the situation amicably, and disagreement can...
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Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about choosing a professional coach with this practical guide.
Professional coaching can be an incredibly enriching experience for your personal and professional lives alike, but it all depends on how judiciously you choose your coach. It is essential to choose a coach who will meet your needs and expectations, and to avoid those who lack the necessary skills, experience...
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Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about beating bullying at work with this practical guide.
Bullying at work can take many forms, from unreasonable pressure to snide comments to overt abuse. Unfortunately, this unpleasant behaviour is relatively widespread in the modern professional world and can leave victims feeling worthless and powerless. If you are in this situation, it is important to know that...
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