WiseWolf – Leaving the Public Sector

For anyone changing career, made redundant, unemployed or seeking a new direction!

Monthly Archives: September 2011

A new business! What business will you be in?

Leave a Comment Posted by on 30 September 2011

Realistically, some types of business are more likely to succeed a difficult financial climate than others.

If you want to start up a business it is good thing to approach the market place with an open mind! You need to combine your passion with the sort of business that is likely to thrive.

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Self Employment

1 Comment Posted by on 27 September 2011

This new series of posts will be about becoming self employed and starting a new business. Even in times of economic uncertainty starting a new business can be both exciting and rewarding. But it will be very challenging. You shouldn’t underestimate the energy, time and commitment that it will take to make it a success! Starting out as “one man band” means everything will depend on your knowledge and your personal qualities.

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Overcome Your Fear of Networking in a Few Simple Steps

Leave a Comment Posted by on 26 September 2011

While I’m preparing posts on self employment here is a real call to action posted by Florence Fung on the Jobmouse Site which has lots of job hunting tips.   Florence Fung Florence has served more than 6 years of experience as an audit senior manager in a Big 4 accounting firm. She began her career in [...]

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Self Employment and A request from Dave

1 Comment Posted by on 20 September 2011

Dave has written me a new letter and he has a request. His letter is below. You can find out more about Dave and the background to his letter on his page. So the next few posts here are going to be for those contemplating self employment.

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Preparing for the job interview – let’s think about values

Leave a Comment Posted by on 14 September 2011

Before the interview, as part of your research into the company, look at what they stand for and where they are likely to be on the moral issues of the day. Next spend some time thinking about your own moral compass and what you stand for. Then determine whether you are truly a good fit! If not, then think very seriously about how much you want this particular job and what it really means to you! Clashing values can lead to lots of frustration on both sides.

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