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The Psychology Behind Getting Your Next Promotion
If you are looking for a promotion, it won’t just fall into your lap. You need to be proactive and work smart, and hard, to reap the rewards. At the same time, creating an aura of competence amongst your peers is something to keep front of mind. Here are some tips to help you appear more competent and…
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Designing High Performance Teams Through Marginal Gains
Creating a high-performance team is a matter of design; within that is the philosophy of marginal gains. This is a method of reaching high-performance levels by constantly making small, incremental improvements. When these small improvements are considered as a whole, great progress can be seen to have been made. This approach became well known after…
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How to write a CV and cover letter that work
“You only get one chance to make a first impression”. It’s an old saying but it’s true nonetheless and even more so in the area of job applications. Many people see writing a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and cover letter as something of an administrative chore but successful job seekers know that this is the first…
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Working in Ireland
What you need to know if you want to move to Ireland for work. Firstly different rules apply to different nationalities: European Union Nationals EU Nationals do not require a work permit to live and work in Ireland. Non European Union and European Economic Area Nationals Visas are only granted to candidates with specific skills…
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Salary & Employment Insights Survey 2023
The Lincoln Recruitment Salary & Employment Insights Survey 2023 is now live! This survey will take you no more than 4 minutes and your input will contribute to our Salary Guide 2023 being as comprehensive and accurate as possible. Not only that but if you take the survey you can enter a draw to win…
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The Rise of CMO’s: 5 Skills Marketers Bring to the Position of CEO
In the 21st-century, corporations are looking beyond the traditional pool of CEO candidates to find leaders who can meet all the challenges of the digital world. Enter CMOs. Reebok, Saatchi & Saatchi, Dick’s, KFC, and QuickenLoans are all major companies that have hired former CMOs as their CEOs. In fact, a recent study found that 25% of CEOs…
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The Top 10 Differences Between a Leader and A Boss
The future of your organisation hinges upon your ability to build a first-class leadership team. One of the best ways to build an effective management team is to focus on hiring leaders as opposed to bosses. This task can prove to be challenging for some business owners, and requires the ability to recognise key differences that…
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5 Tips for Making Employee Appraisals Productive
Whether you manage a team of one or one hundred people, employee appraisal is a process you’re sure to encounter in any management role. Usually conducted once or twice a year, it’s an important part of personal development, and can even impact an employee’s bonus too. As such, there are a number of employee appraisal…
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Internal Audit: The Hot Career Stepping Stone
The transition into Internal Audit can be made at many stages for the qualified accountant, and brings with it numerous advantages and springboard effects for your career. The opportunities in this area at the moment are substantial, as many of the leading industry and financial services companies have learnt lessons from the downturn in the economy and are bulking…
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Time Management Hacks for Sales Reps: How to Be More Productive
Sales reps need to maximise their productivity at all times. It’s simple: the more prospects you contact, the more likely you are to make a sale. The more sales you close, the more valuable you become to your company and the more money you will earn. Fortunately, a number of time management hacks can boost your productivity,…
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