Why a Mentor Can Be Your Secret Weapon for Career Success

Tony McBride December 2, 2024 Why a Mentor Can Be Your Secret Weapon for Career Success Share : Navigating the twists and turns of your career can feel like trying to solve a maze blindfolded.   A mentor can be that guiding light, helping you see the bigger picture and make informed decisions.  Think of them […]

Nailing the Interview – Preparing Your Answers to Impress the Hiring Manager

Tony McBride November 25, 2024 Nailing the Interview – Preparing Your Answers to Impress the Hiring Manager The interview process can be nerve-wracking, but thorough preparation can make all the difference.   Preparing for interview questions not only demonstrates your ability to plan and research, but also projects an image of confidence and composure.  When you’ve […]

Invest in Yourself: The Power of Continuous Learning

Tony McBride November 18, 2024 Invest in Yourself: The Power of Continuous Learning As a Career Navigation Specialist, I’ve had the privilege of working with countless individuals at various stages of their professional journeys.  One consistent theme emerges: those who prioritise their learning and development consistently outperform their peers. This blog focuses on why learning […]

5 Top Tips for Developing a Promotion Plan

Tony McBride November 11, 2024 5 Top Tips for Developing a Promotion Plan Are you ready to take the next step in your career? A well-crafted promotion plan can significantly increase your chances of securing that coveted promotion.  As a Career Navigation Specialist, I’ve helped countless professionals achieve their career goals. Here are my top […]

Upgrade your CV – Format and Final Review

Tony McBride November 8, 2024 Upgrade your CV – Format and Final Review In order to make the right first impression, a well structured CV that is tailored to the role you are applying for is essential to securing that next step.  This blog focuses on how to ensure your CV is the right format […]

Upgrade your CV – Enhance your Career History & Education

Tony McBride November 7, 2024 Upgrade your CV – Enhance your Career History & Education In order to make the right first impression, a well structured CV that is tailored to the role you are applying for is essential to securing that next step.  This blog focuses on how to enhance your career history so […]

Upgrade your CV – Highlighting your Skills and Experience.

Tony McBride November 6, 2024 Upgrade your CV – Highlighting your Skills and Experience. If you haven’t had a chance to review my blog on how to get a hiring managers’ attention, click here to learn more.  In order to make the right first impression, a well structured CV that is tailored to the role […]

Upgrade your CV – A bio/personal statement. 

Tony McBride November 5, 2024 Upgrade your CV – A bio/personal statement.  In order to make the right first impression, a well structured CV that is tailored to the role you are applying for is essential to securing that next step.  This blog focuses on how to write an effective bio/personal statement.  You might wonder […]

A day in the life of a hiring manager reviewing CV’s

Tony McBride November 4, 2024 A day in the life of a hiring manager reviewing CV’s What can I do to grab a hiring manager’s attention when they are reviewing my CV?  A CV is your first introduction to an organisation. They are trying to understand if you are the right type of person with […]

Promotions – When is it time to start looking sideways Vs upwards? 

Tony McBride October 28, 2024 Promotions – When is it time to start looking sideways Vs upwards?  Promotion is the ultimate goal, right? I’d argue not necessarily.  It’s easy to fall into the default position of seeking promotion as often through pressure from external factors, it feels like the only pathway, when in fact, there […]