Following on from yesterday’s post, How to find your dream job, I thought today I would talk about CVs and cover letters. Once you’ve got a list of jobs you want to apply for, it’s time to get down on paper the facts that will make a recruiter want to meet you. Bear in mind … [Read more…]
If you read my post Saturday (Your Career: 5 Signs You May Be Ready To Move On) and decided you are ready for a new challenge, then read on for my tips on how to find your dream job. Firstly, it’s important to establish a few things: Do you actually know what … [Read more…]
Holding grudges is never a good idea. It fills your mind with negative thoughts and your heart with negative emotions. You know who that affects? You. Not the guy who broke your heart ten years ago, or the teacher who made you feel stupid once in the third grade. There’s a higher than average chance … [Read more…]
Money matters. We can argue the toss that money isn’t the most important thing in the world (which for the record I agree with), but it’s essential if we want to keep a roof over our heads, be warm and have enough food etc. I think it’s fair to say a lot of us are feeling … [Read more…]
There are lots of different ways to run a successful secret Santa. Some swear by the “bran tub” secret Santa. This method is where everyone buys a gift of a set value, and then everyone choose a present, lucky dip style. This one is a good one if everyone is the same gender, otherwise it can make … [Read more…]
These last few weeks, I have decided I’m sick of eating rubbish food and drinking sugar laden drinks. I decided to start eating a bit healthier. It is something I have thought about for a while and have finally started doing. I know a lot of people want to be healthier, but often it is … [Read more…]
How email scams have changed. Remember when all you had to worry about was an email from the Crown Prince of Nigeria? I mean come on, who would fall for that!? Even if for some bizarre reason he didn’t have a bank account, surely he has contacts who have. Why would he trawl the internet looking … [Read more…]
Decorations are a major part of any Halloween party. You can pick up lots of bargains at local pound shops, Home Bargains, B&M, Asda and Wilkinsons, especially if you buy them after Halloween for next year. But nothing quite beats the home made ones – they are unique and often a fun way of getting … [Read more…]
Throwing a Halloween party can seem a little daunting the first time, there’s a lot to think about. It can be really fun though if you just relax and enjoy it. Make a list of everything you need to buy and another of everything you need to do. You can now stop trying to think … [Read more…]
Originally, this post was going to be ways to cure a broken heart. There are many schools of thought on this, ranging from have a good cry, burn their possessions, get horribly drunk, or move on to the next person. I don’t believe any of those are the cure, they are merely something to fill … [Read more…]