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The New Year’s Resolutions of a Chronically Ill Person

Today, I thought I would share my resolutions that are related to my life with a chronic illness.  I’m sure many of you with illnesses will find that these goals really resonate with you.

8 inspiring blogs to help you get that job.

8 inspiring blogs to help you get that job. Are you tired of applying for endless jobs, only to get the same response? We have listed 8 inspiring blogs that will help you break that cycle, from applying for jobs, to interview techniques. Don’t let the job market demotivate you, take a fresh look at […]

Apply for jobs? – Application form tips

If you are currently looking for work, filling in endless applications, make sure to check out these application form tips to get you to the interview stage. When it comes to applying for jobs, many people prefer doing an application form than writing out a resume, however, most people put less research into the application, […]

Physical signs of a toxic work environment

The physical signs of a toxic work environment can affect our behaviour, present symptoms that affect the way we work. In my previous post, I spoke about communication and language in a toxic workplace, which will start presenting physical signs. Toxic work environment and our health. A toxic workplace will have a negative impact on […]

My new year resolution is to be more selfish. Here’s why.

The new year is fast approaching and many of us will be starting to think about our new years resolutions. For some it might be to join a gym and lose some weight. For others it might be to give up smoking or to reduce your alcohol intake. Or perhaps it’s something a little more […]

How LinkedIn Started My Career

Just for a snippet of my background: before university, my life revolved around chess. I represented Wales playing in competitions all over the world. I even played in the chess equivalent of the Olympics called the Olympiad, and I was the youngest player ever to be selected (at that time!). For me, I didn’t see […]

Interviewing? You need examples!

Interviews can be nerve-wracking and let me tell you something that 16 years old me didn’t know- those nerves don’t go away no matter what age you get to. So why do we get nervous in interviews? Because we want the job! It’s that simple but in order to show that we are capable of […]

TIPS FOR WRITING A COVER LETTER

  1. Examine the job advert, job description and person specification You shouldn’t apply for a job without reading carefully what the company expects from a candidate. Even though the job advert says ‘social media intern’ and you think that you have relevant experience, it doesn’t necessarily mean that in your cover letter you should […]

My Life with a Chronic Illness During the Holidays

While a chronic illness can really slow you down over the holidays, not all is lost. It can also provide the opportunity to slow down and smell the roses a bit more. And those roses really do smell pretty great when you take the time to enjoy them.