Archive of all profile articles – Page 52
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Careers File: We all like to think we're better than the rest
Apparently, 94% of university professors believe they are better at their job than their colleagues. Most people think they are better...
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Careers File: Cock-ups and errors make the best training
I would like to reinvent myself. I am starting a new role with a different company and I would like to start afresh leaving my cock-ups behind. How can I make sure this new approach is sustainable even during stressful and challenging times?
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The Human Angle: Clare Roberts
What's it like to work for your company? It's fast-paced and demanding due to the nature of our product range and the response times our business demands. Everything is immediate, here and now.
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My Alternative CV: Daniel Neumann, Easy Do Products
Daniel Neumann, MD of Easy Do Products, talks Star Trek, beetroot phobia and deep-fried beetles
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Careers File: Lack of humility means leadership and self-interest can become confused
I was going to focus my attention for this article on one of the topics of the moment and initiate a debate about the so-called 'art of leadership' and the various traits that establish someone as a great leader.
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The Human Angle: Nicola McLaughlin
What's it like to work for your company? Candidates attending interviews always tells us the company has a nice feel about it. For those of us working here it is a real close-knit atmosphere, everyone really cares about the company and its success.
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My Alternative CV: Gavin Milligan, Parripak
Gavin Milligan, the “always marvellous” sales director at Parripak, loves the taste of cactus in the morning
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The Human Angle: Denise Waite
Exciting and fast-paced. Having built a new business from the ground up, we have developed a strong sense of camaraderie and drive to succeed.
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Careers File: Are you a newcomer who wants to make an impact? Toe the line for a while first
If you've ever been the new kid on the block, you'll know how difficult it is to have your views accepted by the established group....
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The Human Angle: Andy Ferguson
What's it like to work for your company? Well, 82% of our people think Greenvale is average or above average to work for. This figure includes those driving forklift trucks at 6am on a January morning with sleet lashing into their faces.
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My Alternative CV: Peter Craig, Beckleberry's ice cream
You've got 25 words to describe your career. I left school and started the business with my dad and we haven't looked back. I'd always wanted to be my own boss but couldn't have done it alone.
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Careers File: How to cope with sales team prima donnas and an overly assertive PA
I've just started as MD of a medium-sized food supplier. The senior sales team are prima donnas and dominate the other teams. They are highly rewarded but...
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The Human Angle: Elizabeth Melia
What's it like to work for your company? This is an exciting company in a challenging, dynamic and growing sector. We're at the forefront, building on a long heritage and committed to R&D, so have a very active NPD programme. We work with our...
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My Alternative CV: Nicole McDonnell, Ella's Kitchen
Nicole McDonnell, marketing director at Ella's Kitchen, on Pretty Woman, Kylie Minogue, dogs, kittens and zorbing
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Careers File: Recruitment freeze is melting at last
As a Peterborough United season ticket holder I can certainly say 2009 was a year of two halves! As we all know the first half was a...
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The Human Angle: Mandy Mackey
What's it like to work for your company? It's challenging, fast-moving and dynamic, with a small team who work incredibly hard and are proud of the brand.
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My Alternative CV: Will King, King of Shaves
Will King, founder of King of Shaves, on yachts, designing yachts, sailing yachts, razors... and yachts
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Blakemore’s Liptrot exits after one year
John Liptrot has left his job as sales director for the delivered wholesale business at AF Blakemore after just over a year in the post.Liptrot, formerly MD of the now defunct buying group Key Lekkerland, is taking up the role of MD of...
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Careers File: It's bad news for brand equity if big players do a Lewis Hamilton
Not since The Beatles wrote Taxman in response to Harold Wilson's 95% super-tax back in the 60s has there been so much furore over the amount of income we'll be paying to the Exchequer from April.
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The Human Angle: Neil Peacock
What's it like to work for your company? Imperial is a great company to work for with people high on the agenda. It's a very positive can-do sort of company.