Somebody has designated today Word Nerd Day. To celebrate, here’s a tweet from Susie Dent
“….here’s a reminder of the word ‘ultracrepidarian’: one who consistently offers opinions and advice on subjects way beyond their understanding.” (Susie Dent tweet 24 Apr 20)
There’s a lot of it about!
Most of us have worked with people who are slackers, which can cause stress and overwork. Whether you are a colleague or manager, our latest newsletter has many useful tips to help you cope.
It’s here Careers NewsletterV11N7
It’s easy to innocently damage your career by unthinking use of social media. Our latest newsletter suggests some activities to avoid – read it here Careers NewsletterV11N6
So many people we know through Brummies Networking find themselves looking for a job, particularly those in hospitality. But we also see companies advertising jobs on LinkedIn.
We came up with Brummies Jobs Exchange to give a platform to allow people to match up if appropriate. And if you see a candidate or job that might suit someone you know, pass it on.
For further details listen to Brumpod Episode 32 – on your favourite platform, or here on Anchor
A Lottery Funded scheme (sorry, unpaid) for recent graduates. They will gain training in new skills as well as work experience. Details on LinkedIn https://lnkd.in/ehmvirh
Our latest newsletter is now out – giving “no cost” ways of advancing your career. Access it here Careers NewsletterV11N5
Our latest newsletter explores the new difficulties that can be caused by working from home. Might work overwhelm home life, or will being distracted get in the way of productivity?
It’s possible to square the circle – some of us have been doing it for years!
Read the newsletter here Careers NewsletterV11N4