How do I become a counsellor?
Many people consider changing their career path at some point or another, and it doesn’t need to be as daunting as it sounds. Becoming a counsellor requires a range of skills and specific personal...
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Why leave the armed forces? “I made the decision to leave the army because of a number of factors,” explains 27 year-old Rob, a former Captain in the British Army. “I realised it wasn’t something I...
View ArticleSurviving the sack
Have you been unfairly dismissed? Firstly, ask yourself if you’ve been fired legally. Unfair dismissal includes: Being sacked for union membership Asking for the minimum wage Blowing the whistle on...
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How to give notice Legally, as long as you’ve been at your job a month, you have to give at least one week’s notice, although your contract will often specify longer – usually at least a month. It’s...
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How much notice do I have to give? If you’re still on probation, you are likely to be able to terminate the contract with immediate effect. Most employers will ask for between two and four week’s...
View ArticleRedundancy
What is redundancy? Redundancy means your employer can no longer offer you work, either because they’ve run out of money and need to downsize, or the work you do is no longer needed. But let’s be clear...
View ArticleI hate my job
I’m bored of my job Jobs, in general, are boring because life just sucks that way. However, there’s a big difference between looking forward to Friday, and considering setting fire to your toehair just...
View ArticleCan my employer give me a bad reference?
If you’re a member of a union it may be worthwhile talking to them on an anonymous basis to find out what the organisation’s policy is on verbal references; many organisations and companies have...
View ArticleMy boss is a bully
The first thing you can do is keep a record of the things your boss has been doing. Note the date and time of incidents and, if possible, make a note of anybody else who was around when they happened....
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Want a job? Not sure if you’ve got any of the skills employers are looking for? You do! You just don’t realise it. Turn your everyday life into swanky looking skills you can put on your CV. Find out...
View ArticleHow do I find a new career?
It’s not unusual for people to be unsure of the career path they want to take, and it can be quite a big decision to make, so it’s important you take your time and look into your options first. There...
View ArticleShould I return to the job that brought on depression?
It’s understandable you are worried about returning to work after you’ve been off for several months. Depression is a valid reason to be off work and whether you go back or not is up to you. You might...
View ArticleHow do I become a counsellor?
Many people consider changing their career path at some point or another, and it doesn’t need to be as daunting as it sounds. Becoming a counsellor requires a range of skills and specific personal...
View ArticleLeaving the army
Why leave the armed forces? “I made the decision to leave the army because of a number of factors,” explains 27 year-old Rob, a former Captain in the British Army. “I realised it wasn’t something I...
View ArticleHow do I find a new career?
It’s not unusual for people to be unsure of the career path they want to take, and it can be quite a big decision to make, so it’s important you take your time and look into your options first. There...
View ArticleShould I return to the job that brought on depression?
It’s understandable you are worried about returning to work after you’ve been off for several months. Depression is a valid reason to be off work and whether you go back or not is up to you. You might...
View ArticleLeaving the army
Why leave the armed forces? “I made the decision to leave the army because of a number of factors,” explains 27 year-old Rob, a former Captain in the British Army. “I realised it wasn’t something I...
View ArticleSurviving the sack
Have you been unfairly dismissed? Firstly, ask yourself if you’ve been fired legally. Unfair dismissal includes: Being sacked for union membership Asking for the minimum wage Blowing the whistle on...
View ArticleShould I return to the job that brought on depression?
It’s understandable you are worried about returning to work after you’ve been off for several months. Depression is a valid reason to be off work and whether you go back or not is up to you. You might...
View ArticleHow do I find a new career?
It’s not unusual for people to be unsure of the career path they want to take, and it can be quite a big decision to make, so it’s important you take your time and look into your options first. There...
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