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How do I apply for a job with no recent references?

It’s interesting how much job hunters worry about references and – in complete... read more

How can I rebuild my confidence amid work rejections?

It’s easy to lose confidence when all you hear is the word ‘no’. In fact, I suspect... read more

How do I start a portfolio career?

You’re wise thinking about the pros and cons of portfolio working, and it’s good to... read more

I fear I am being passed over for promotion due to my age. What can I do?

It sounds like you have lots of experience having worked for your firm for 15 years and... read more

How do I get around ageism in the recruitment process?

You talk about what you ‘suspect’, and that says a lot. It’s easy to jump at shadows... read more

How do I ensure I get paid in line with my experience?

Congratulations on the job offer! This is a common theme in today's world of work, and... read more

Looking to return to work with caring responsibilities

Getting back into the job market can feel tough when you’ve been out for a while. The... read more

What can you do if you have severe menopause symptoms at work?

Coping with severe menopause symptoms at work is a really important topic affecting many... read more

Do I need to volunteer to get experience in a new field?

How fantastic you'd like to follow your passion and work with animals - the question is... read more

Apprenticeships for over 50s

Adult apprenticeships have become increasingly popular over the years, in particular with... read more

How do I write my cv if I want to move into a new sector?

A lot of people are changing sectors at the moment, so don’t feel what you are doing is... read more

Should I change career during the current jobs crisis?

Given the current job market and the uncertainties that come with it, the easiest job... read more

Where are the high-growth areas & how can I get them if I don’t have experience in them?

Some sectors are doing a lot better than others during the pandemic. At the start of 2020... read more

Should I take voluntary redundancy?

Understand your priorities  To make an effective decision, you need to know what else... read more

Should I invest in my business or look for another job?

It's a tough time, particularly in events and Covid isn't going away any time soon -... read more

Facing redundancy: should I change sector?

This is a good time to be realistic about the sector you work in and to focus hard on... read more

Making tax digital: your questions answered

Making tax digital

Des Desai is a tax expert and runs Taxbuddy Services Ltd and Mr Tax Software. He spoke to... read more

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