It’s the same every year. There is a massive build up to Christmas , that seems to start at the end of August, the strange week of eating and drinking in between and the big bang celebration of New Year. Then the dreaded return to work… It’s dark, generally wet, cold and windy too. Finding Read more about What can you do to kick start your year?[…]
Losing a job can be a difficult experience and one that can knock your confidence. Confidence is one of the most important things when searching for a job so it’s important to do all you can to stay positive and keep your self-belief. Those that enter interviews with a positive attitude will project that to Read more about Maintaining your confidence during your job hunt[…]
The amount of time we spend looking at a screen is ever increasing, the impact of this on our professional and personal lives is often up for debate. We spoke to, Nisha Gera from wellbeing specialists Joyful Living for some advice on how to have a digital detox. Guest blog: Nisha Gera from Joyful Living From smart phones and tablets Read more about Is it time for a digital detox?[…]
Here at Chiumento we’ve been championing remote working for years. That’s based on a belief that for knowledge-based businesses, offices are increasingly a burden rather than an asset. For starters our clients, candidates and delegates constantly tell us they don’t want the cost, hassle and inconvenience of travelling to meet us at fixed city centre Read more about Remote working: I’m not sure whether to smile or be insulted…[…]
Whether you last looked for a job 10 years or 10 months ago, things will have changed. Making sure you’re up-to-date with the current job market is essential for a successful job search. Having an idea of what skills are in demand, the salaries on offer and the industries that are hiring will help you Read more about Updating your job seeking knowledge[…]
Looking for a job takes time and energy. If you’ve been out of work for an extended period it is very easy to lose confidence and motivation. The more resilient you are, the more productive and effective your job search will be. Here are some ways you can help to build up your resilience and Read more about How to stay resilient during your job search[…]
GUEST BLOG: Have you ever sent a follow up thank-you note after an interview? Is it a nice gesture or a bit over the top? Here our guest writer, Grace Carter discusses how to get the follow up note right. There are several ways you can make your post-interview thank-you note memorable. Make your note Read more about 6 ways to write a memorable post-interview thank-you note[…]
Today marks 2 years since I started at Chiumento and 2 years since my working life changed dramatically. Previously I’d worked in traditional offices, spending at least 2 hours a day commuting and most of my working day being spent at a desk in an open-plan office… Along came the opportunity to join Chiumento and Read more about What I have learnt in 2 years of remote working…[…]