Archive of all profile articles – Page 53
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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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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: 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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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: 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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My Alternative CV: Philippe Rondepierre, CJ Lang
Philippe Rondepierre, business development controller for CJ Lang, on mountains, Amelie and Pepe Le Pew
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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.
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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: Steve Rowlinson, Oakhouse Foods
We employ bright people and encourage staff to take ownership of their particular areas and to contribute their ideas to the overall strategy as much as possible.
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My Alternative CV: David Cherrie, Symington's
David Cherrie, marketing manager at Symington's, on Hush Puppies, flying and Dawn French