How to impress in a new role

So you’ve got the role that you wanted and you start tomorrow. Do you really know what is expected and how to make a good first, and second, impression? Whether it’s a job in a similar company or a complete career change, it’s worth considering the ’25 ways to make an impact’ discussed in David Schindler’s blog on his ‘Learning to Leap’ website. Many focus on showing commitment, initiative and the ability to act quickly such as ‘When a problem needs to be fixed or a customer needs assistance…never, ever wait to be asked.’ Good timekeeping is particularly important on those first few days with advice such as ‘missing meetings is not cool’ and saying “I’m not a morning person is beyond lame’. For the full list and more advice on getting off to a good start in your new job or career read the full article at http://www.employabilitycoaching.co.uk/immediate-impact

Training is the key for every age group

Many organisations see ‘a direct correlation between training, employee productivity and financial performance’ according to a report by the International Labour Organisation. More than 13% of U.K. companies believed that company profits could rise by up to 20% if the workforce was better trained. Despite this, the survey found that companies were not necessarily providing such training. Links with educational institutions or the private sector were suggested. Employers also expect staff to take the lead in developing their skills. In the article in HR Magazine, the employers thought that different age groups should have different goals when it came to training. For 16-24 year olds, further education was thought to be a ‘top priority’ while 25-50 year olds ‘need to make sure they have a broad range of up to date skills.’ Those 50 and older need to be ‘adaptable and flexible players’. For more views on training read the full article http://www.hrmagazine.co.uk/hro/news/1073779/redouble-commitment-training-employers-warned-report-economist-intelligence-unit