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Everyone needs a break from their weekly work routine to invigorate and rejuvenate. Stepping out of your comfort zone by doing something different can be exhilarating… and it doesn’t have to cost a fortune! Who knows, you could discover an exciting new hobby or develop a love for a destination that you’d never even considered visiting before! Do...

Here is some advice from TRP on interviews. Everyone has nerves at the thought of going to an interview but hopefully our tips will help you prepare for the big day. You’ve applied for countless jobs out and then you get the much-anticipated email that summons you to interview. Congratulations! That’s already a great step forward in the process,...

Counter-Offers From Your Current Employer I'm not talking about the give-and-take involved in a salary negotiation. I mean the kind of counter-offer you might get when you announce you're resigning to take another job. Sure, it's an ego boost, but a backhanded one, when you think about it. If you were so valuable all along, how come you had to q...

PORTFOLIOS As the sayings go… ‘You never get a second chance to make a great first impression’ ‘Always put your best foot forward’ This couldn’t be more appropriate when talking about the importance of portfolio’s when applying for design roles. I have been interviewing and hiring designers over the last 10 years, in my various guises and am oft...

What is luxury retail? Getting your dream job in luxury retail can be a lengthy process which requires your resolution to get through all the interview stages, normally from three to four steps depending upon the size and the structure of the business you are going to apply for. Luxury global brands are looking for passionate individuals, with a...

Does the name of your company really make a difference? Do you shop somewhere because you like the name of the shop, or is it the product and level of service you receive, whether you’re buying a new pair of shoes or a new dress, getting something to eat or buying a coffee? Hopefully most of you reading this will identify with my question and ca...

Don’t think you can work full time and still stay fit? If you have a desk job you may need to be creative to find ways to keep your body moving at work. Here are some excellent ways to keep active whilst in the office. No excuses! 1.Walk in your lunch break Make the most of that hour and go for a walk. Not only is this beneficial for your health...

Pancake day, or Shrove Tuesday to be more technical is the traditional feast day before the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday. The tradition began as the last opportunity to use up eggs and fats before embarking on the Lenten fast and pancakes are the perfect way of using up these ingredients. Start stocking up the cupboards with endless toppings, ...

“You're seven times more likely to have your profile viewed if you have a photo” Research has shown that 87% of recruiters are using LinkedIn to source for candidates. If you are looking for a new job and haven’t got a Linkedin profile then you need to get one! 48% of all job openings posted on Linkedin are never posted anywhere else. So by not ...

To be avoided on the first day of the Chinese New Year: 1. Medicine: Taking medicine on the first day of the lunar year means one will get ill for a whole year. 2. New Year's breakfast: Porridge should not be eaten because it is considered that only poor people have porridge for breakfast and people don't want to start the year “poor” as this is...