“Your ability to expand your mind and strive for lifelong learning is critical to your success. By dedicating yourself to learning, you can get ahead in every aspect of your life. All it takes is a commitment.” – Brian Tracy As a lifelong learner, you’re always enhancing your understanding of the world around you and […]
“Every morning my social media feed is filled with posts and photos from beautiful parents. There’s the newborn pics, adorable toddler grins, school play costumes and sports day ribbons.” But then there’s the flip side that we don’t always see. The agonising pain of a mother or father going to work with a sick child at home. Or the […]
Your LinkedIn profile picture can make or break that crucial first impression. And really, with the great photos you can take on a mobile phone nowadays, we’re dumbfounded as to why we still see terrible LinkedIn profile pictures. To make a great first impression you really need a good quality headshot. Don’t use a selfie […]
“Our team is made up of exceptional individuals and we would not be able to attract such high calibre staff if we worked with a traditional office based structure.” We recently caught up with Jane Braithwaite, Managing Director of Designated PA, to find out more about their fully remote team who maintain rewarding careers while […]
We all know the age-old saying, honesty is the best policy. And it certainly applies when it comes to empty spaces in your Resume. It is never wise to falsify any details on your resume. Your prospective employers are trained to look for inconsistencies, and they will follow up with references to clarify and confirm your […]
Having a remote job can be a great pathway to flexible hours and the freedom to work virtually anywhere … even in your pyjamas! But just like any job, working remotely can cause you stress and put you off balance. We all know that stress can play havoc with your health, cause tensions in your […]
From the very beginning, setting up Positive Sparks as a virtual company was all about creating a lifestyle business with a happy team culture and service excellence. We interviewed the founder of Positive Sparks, Phil Byrne and very quickly got a sense of how passionate he is about allowing his team to work in a […]
The first thing that comes to mind when you think of remote work is freelancing; going out alone and selling your services to clients. But remote work is not just for soloists wanting to build their own business. This is just one of the common misconceptions surrounding the remote work movement – and there are […]
Here’s evidence to back the claim that remote workers are more productive and happier and how it can boost your bottom line. Nicholas (Nick) Bloom, a Professor of Economics at Stanford University, believes working from home has enormous potential; “even more potential than the driver-less car” he claims. But one of the biggest hurdles companies […]
So you’ve made it to interview stage – great! Here are some tips on how to answer some of the toughest interview questions an employer might throw your way. Why Are You Ready To Leave Your Current Job? When asked this question, it’s best to give a couple of reasons as to why you’re wanting […]