Whether you’re new to your career or a seasoned professional, the chances are you’ve likely experienced a few professional setbacks. Add to that the effects of the global pandemic and uncertain market conditions, and it’s the perfect storm for career frustration.
Here are the 3 best ways to deal with career disappointment when nothing seems to go your way:
Nerves are undoubtedly one of life’s great levellers whether before an interview, presentation or any other stressful event
Here are 5 simple interview tips to keep your belly butterfly free when it matters
Your body language is how you communicate your feelings through gestures, posture and facial expressions. Whether consciously or subconsciously, an interviewer may make assumptions about you based on your body language. For example, they may take you crossing your arms as a sign you are feeling defensive. Being aware of your own body language and how this may come across to others can help you take control of the impression you make during an interview.
The biggest reasons people underperform at assessment centres are because they don’t know what to expect or how to prepare and they are understandably nervous.
Subject choice has a clear impact not only on graduate salary but also on the gender pay gap, but financial rewards aren’t the only measure of success
With the expansion of higher education in the last two decades, graduate salaries – particularly the difference between graduate and non-graduate pay in the UK – have become a popular topic of conversation.
Being resilient means having the ability to successfully deal with failure and having the strength to persevere in difficult situations. Resilient people are often more likely to take risks, are determined and can motivate those around them. In a working environment, these are great skills to have. No wonder then that employers are actively seeking out resilient professionals.
