Here at Chiumento we have, what some would say, a rather unusual approach. Not only do we all work remotely, but 70% of our staff work on a part-time basis. It’s something that I’ve not really thought about in much detail before, as for us it seems totally logical and normal. We have highly experienced Read more about Part-time doesn’t mean half-hearted[…]
After what may feel like months and months on the job hunt, receiving the news that a company wants to have you in for an interview can be both exciting and terrifying. It was tough enough to remain hopeful during the job search, but now the anxiety sets in. While you are thrilled at the Read more about Preparing for your next interview with confidence[…]
Good leaders recognise that they don’t have to be the best at everything. Instead they know their role is to get the best out of others. And achieving that requires both trust and the ability to let go. Where many managers go wrong is believing they constantly have to demonstrate their technical superiority. Be Read more about Delegation: how can leaders let go?[…]
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[…]