by Emma Fletcher | Nov 12, 2015 | Zena Everett's Blog
Six tactics for passing a promotion interview Even the most confident candidates balk at the thought of promotion panels. They are particularly intimidating if you already report to panel members. How do you put on a convincing performance for people who already...
by Emma Fletcher | Oct 7, 2015 | Zena Everett's Blog
You may not have a formal appraisal at work any more, but there’s nothing to stop you from doing your own. Every business has a strategic plan, so it makes sense that we have one for our own careers too. We may be back to business as usual after the holidays, but...
by Emma Fletcher | Sep 9, 2015 | Zena Everett's Blog
Do you ever get that niggling feeling that you should have achieved more? Or that what you have achieved isn’t quite good enough? The web is groaning with content about career success. Failure is now seen not just as OK, but to be welcomed as a necessary...
by Emma Fletcher | Aug 4, 2015 | Zena Everett's Blog
I’ve interviewed thousands of people over the years as a Career Coach, Recruiter, Selection Panelist and Trustee. They have usually researched thoroughly and have a structured answer to everything – what experience do they have of influencing an...
by Emma Fletcher | Feb 25, 2015 | Zena Everett's Blog
The CBI predicts that 50% of UK businesses intend to hire this year, also reporting that firms could struggle to fill these vacancies because of skills shortages. My head-hunting contacts are under pressure to meet this demand for talent. Add to that the strength of...
by Emma Fletcher | Dec 3, 2014 | Zena Everett's Blog
You may feel like you deserve to be promoted next year, but how do you demonstrate that you are really worthy of promotion, perhaps ahead of your peers? You may have the numbers to back up your claim – quantifiable performance measures that show consistent delivery –...
