You’ve Graduated! Now Optimise Your LinkedIn Profile for Success. Congratulations on completing your studies and graduating! Now is the time to start optimising your business profiles and leveraging LinkedIn’s benefits LinkedIn is a powerful tool for building your career and connecting with valuable professionals. At JAM Management, we believe a well-crafted business profile can often
Crafting a Truthful and Private CV: More Facts Less Fluff In today’s competitive job market, your CV is often your first and most crucial interaction with potential employers. It’s a powerful tool to showcase your skills, experience, and qualifications, and it’s essential to ensure that it presents you in the best possible light. To maximise
Part 2: Mastering Challenging Interview Questions Interviews often include challenging questions requiring candidates to demonstrate their skills, experience, and ability to think critically and communicate effectively. Here’s how you can tackle some of the most challenging questions you might encounter: 1. Body Language Matters: Never Sit and Shake Someone’s Hand Body language is a crucial
Is your team’s imbalance causing a pressure cooker environment? While not every team can be perfect, it’s essential to recognise and address imbalances in your workplace. Are these imbalances creating a pressure cooker environment? We aim to identify the potential reasons. The first step is to ask yourself, why? Why is your workplace like a
Expert Tips on Tackling Difficult Interview Questions At Jam Management Consultancy, we don’t just place candidates in jobs; we empower them to take control of their careers. We understand that graduates or those entering a new field of work can feel overwhelmed by the interview process, especially those difficult interview questions that seem designed to
Workplace Waffle Clear, concise communication in the workplace is essential, and our intention is not to offend anyone. This Article aims to cut through the fog of unclear communication and highlight the importance of clear communication functions in contributing to continued business excellence. Clear and effective communication is more critical than ever in today’s work
Workplace nicknames – harmless fun or discrimination Have you ever worked with someone nicknamed “Sunshine”? Sounds cheerful, right? Now imagine a colleague known as “The Bulldozer” or “Pitt Ball” for their aggressive work style. Suddenly, the nickname game seems a little less fun. Nicknames are a common feature in many workplaces. They can foster a
Navigating Your Notice Period Congratulations! You’ve landed the next step in your career, now it is time for the often-dreaded notice period. Don’t worry, with the right approach these next few weeks can be a productive and positive experience. The Legalities: Know Your Contract: The first step is understanding your obligations to your current employer.
Why the power game doesn’t work Climbing the corporate ladder is often the ultimate goal, but at Jam Management Consultancy, we know the temptation of office politics often leads to a dead end, a toxic work environment and ultimately more problems. The constant war for position and power creates a toxic culture that stifles creativity,
Graduate Job VS Graduate Role Picture this: You have conquered the academic battlefield, with a degree clutched in your victorious hand. The world stretches before you, a landscape teeming with opportunity, but one question lingers: graduate role or scheme? Navigating the post-graduation landscape can feel like a labyrinth, littered with choices for your professional future.
The Stigma of Returning to Work: Breaking Down Stereotypes and Finding Balance In recent years, society has seen a significant shift in traditional gender roles, more men are now embracing their roles as caregivers and single fathers. However, returning to work after being a stay-at-home dad or after a summer holiday with the kids can
HR Issues: Who Can You Trust and What to Do If You Have a Problem At Work So, you’re having a problem at work. Don’t panic, you’re not alone. Everyone has problems at work sometimes. The important thing is to know who you can trust and what to do if you have a problem. In
