Career Advice to Set you up for Success.

Job hunting is a tricky process. For many, the most difficult part is getting their CV perfect, but for others it is the process of writing an effective cover letter which can be more challenging. A cover letter is a one-page document that you submit alongside your CV as part of your job application. Because we are your Career partner for life, we decided to put together our best tips and pointers on how to write a stand-out cover letter.

We've already covered how to write a CV, but it can be easier with a visual template. At Boardrm, we are you career partner for life, so we want to give out as much advice as possible. Here is a CV template with some extra tips to help you get a jump start on building your CV.

Social media is now a major player in recruitment. It can be a powerful job-hunting and networking tool that will help you take the next step in your career. At Boardrm, we are you career partner for life, so we are here to show you how you can use social media to boost your employability.

Building a portfolio can seem daunting specially when you don't know where to start. This guide shows you everything you need to know and a step-by-step guide. By having a professional portfolio, you can showcase specific examples of work you did in the past. This can have a positive impact on the recruitment process when applying for a permanent or freelance work.

LinkedIn is a central part of networking and recruiting practices. Having a complete and professional LinkedIn profile is a critical part of applying for a job online. Almost 94% of recruiters use LinkedIn to either source or vet candidates. For all these reasons, we have decided to create a complete personal LinkedIn profile guide.

With these 5 tips for a successful job interview, you can nail your job interview questions with confidence and leave an impression that counts. Check out our ultimate interview preparation tips.

With the changing work climate, virtual interviews are here to stay, and we've got the virtual job interview tips to help you prepare for a video interview and smash it every time. Check them out.

Create the perfect CV that impresses your potential employer and leaves an impression that lasts with our exclusive CV writing tips.

You have found yourself a new job or been promoted into a new team. You've done the hardest part, but integrating yourself into a new team can be a tricky task. It's easy to get wrapped up in the idea that you're the outsider or that you don't belong in the team. Here are a few steps you can take to integrate yourself into a new team.

Workplace diversity is important, as it provides equal opportunities and rights for all employees. A diverse workplace includes people from different genders and ethnicities, but it also includes religion, culture, educational background, language, sexual orientation and skills and abilities. This includes not only providing equal opportunities but also respecting and valuing skills and differences that each employee brings to the workplace.

A performance review is the perfect time to demonstrate how hard you've been working. This is not the time for modesty, it is the time for you to take ownership of your work. It is also an opportunity to get a clear idea on what's expected of you. Many people find this process stressful, so we have created a guide on how to prepare for a performance review.

Are you struggling to balance work with your personal life? Whether you're working from home or in the office, you can create a healthy work-life balance that works for you with these simple tips to maintain a work-life balance.

In the world of work, we can find ourselves switching roles or places of employment until we settle down long term. Studies show that the average person stays in a job for roughly 4 years, meaning you are likely to get a lot of practice in quitting jobs over the course of your career. However, just because you have left a job, this does not mean you should end communication all together.

From time to time, we may experience uncomfortable situations at work. But it is important to be able to identify what is an unsafe space and where your limits lie. Problematic situations or behaviours at work, whether physical or psychological often cause a great deal of anxiety, resulting in long-term stress or physical risk. If quitting your job is not an option, then we will outline the best ways on how to speak up if you feel unsafe in your workplace.

Regardless of the reason for leaving, writing a resignation letter can be tricky. At Boardrm, we believe in supporting you through your career journey and at times, this may include a resignation letter along the way. So here are some templates and additional tips on how to write your resignation letter.

Every team needs a leader. Having the skills to become a team leader is important. Leaders give teams direction, motivation and support. Leading a team is about helping the collective group to achieve the company goals, as well as enabling individuals to reach their own professional goals too.

Developing your leadership skills can be daunting and scary. At Boardrm, we care about your career so we have put together articles that can help your professional development.

Knowing how to handle job rejection can make the whole process less daunting and a little easier. Leanr how to turn any rejection into a tool for personal and career-based success with our top job rection tips

Online learning has become one of the biggest trends in the learning sphere. If you want to boost you career and grow your skillset, take a look at how you can use online learning tools to bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be.

At Boardrm, we are you Career partner for life, therefore we are committed to support you through all stages of your career and your life. Navigating through Maternity and Paternity leave can be a very tricky process. Alongside the emotional journey this stage of life brings, the differences in the law and leave periods is still remarkable.

An internship is typically a work placement lasting a few months, sought after by recent graduates, who are looking to get their foot in the door of their chosen industry. As an intern, you are entitled to payment if you are working for a commercial or established company. However, in practice it can be a lot more complicated. In this article, we will explore the nature of internships and the debate around pay and work hours.

Receiving a salary or an hourly paid wage can mean two very different things for you. At Boardrm, we believe in supporting you throughout your career. Therefore, we will be explaining the difference and the benefits of both salary and hourly pay.

A payslip is a document issued by your employers that includes all the details about your pay. It itemizes the income you've earned over a period of time before and after deductions and taxes. It's important to review your payslip regularly to make sure you've been paid correctly and to guarantee you've been deducted the right amount.

A tax code is a combination of letters and numbers given to show HMRC how much tax you should be paying. The amount of tax you pay is dependent on different factors which include how much income you have and how much tax you've already paid that year.

Though we wish it wasn't the case, harassment and bullying at work still happens. It could happen to you, or any of your loved ones. In fact, a quarter of UK employees say they have been bullied at work. We're going to tell you a little about what harassment is and what you can do if you are being harassed at work. If you are being bullied or are receiving unwanted behaviours relating to any of the following things, this constitutes harassment.

You've been working hard, and you feel like now is the time to take the next step. Although there's nothing wrong with asking for a pay rise, it can be daunting, so we are here to help.

The 'money talk' around salary expectations and what to ask your employer can be awkward, but it's a critical conversation to have. Check out our top tips for understanding salary trends and knowing what to expect from your salary.

Workplace etiquette can have a significant impact on your professional life and career progression. How you present yourself professionally speaks volumes and has an impact on how others perceive you. Co-workers and management might form an impression of you within the first couple of minutes so it's important to ensure you present yourself as a professional. In this article we will outline some of the key aspects of work etiquette so you have a better idea of the do's and dont's.

The pandemic changed the ways of working dramatically with a significant amount of UK residents working from home during lockdown. When discussing the different ways of working, there are both pros and cons of must also be considered when working remotely.

The pandemic has changed the way we apply for jobs. Check out our rundown of the best ways you can make the most of online resources to help boost your job search post covid.

Remote working is the new normal, and there are many ways that we can adapt our behaviours to protect our mental health and boost our mood while working from home. Check out our 6 essential tips to make working from home as productive and balanced as possible.

Physical work environments can have more impact on work productivity, than you might imagine. As well as being the initial impression of the company to prospecting employees, this is a space where the workforce spends most of their week. Therefore, not only does the space need to be ergonomically efficient, but it is also worth considering the physical surroundings on how they can impact recruitment and productivity.

Performance reviews are standard practice and a way of evaluating an employee's productivity and overall performance. This is a useful tool to refine job descriptions, identify the employees strengths and weaknesses and set new goals based on feedback. However, they can be hard to navigate as a manager. At Boardrm, we believe in supporting your career through all stages, therefore here's a guide on how to conduct a fair performance review.

You've just placed a job advert and now you want to get the best pool of candidates to apply. We've put together a checklist to help you attract and retain top talent and filter out the ones less applicable for the job. Keeping your new employee engaged and loyal to the company goes a long way in building a successful business, and a team who works towards a united purpose keeps productivity high.

Enduring the past two years of lockdowns and shifting our working habits, the narrative around mental health, job quality and the way we work has been put on the forefront of conversation. In this article, we will look at how to identify the telling signs of job dissatisfaction, as well as how to resolve and improve upon a healthy working environment.

LinkedIn can be one of the most powerful tools for building a brand, brand awareness and lead generation for both B2B and B2C. LinkedIn is the world's largest and most active professional networking platform, with over 55 million companies competing for the attention of more than 730 million global users. Therefore, a well created and optimised LinkedIn company page represents a significant opportunity and, at Boardrm, we are here to help you get your company where it needs to be.

An astonishing 20% of job seekers put off applying for a role because of an unclear job description. We are here help you build the perfect job ad, so you can attract the perfect candidate and get a ahead of the recruitment game. You want to write a job ad that consistently drives candidates to fill out an application, but also qualifies applicants (people that meet your requirements). Because of this, its important to spend some time identifying the role you're recruiting for, the responsibilities attached to it and the qualities the ideal candidate must have.

When conducting an interview, it's important to know the right questions to ask. This is dependent on the role itself and on the level of seniority. However, there are a couple of questions you can ask your interviewee to get to know then better and to fully analyse if they would be a good match for the company.

CVs are typically crucial pieces of information, as they provide background on the candidate, as well as insightful information about their personality. We hear the same feedback from recruiters and hiring managers; many people just do not know how to write a professional resume and tend to make simple mistakes which can easily be avoided. However, even for an experienced employer, sometimes it can hard to identify the warning signs. Therefore, we have outlined some CV red flags to help you on your recruitment journey.