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Secrets to Social Media Success – Part 4, Instagram

One of my favorite things about Instagram is how easy it is to use. And I’m not just talking about how easy it is to create visually-appealing images, but also how fast it is to share your new photos to social networks. Instagram is a photo and video-sharing social network that allows you to create...
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The top 5 hazards of the inside job

1. The impact of stress High workloads, long hours and the never ending bleep of the blackberry have all increased the levels of chronic stress in the workplace.  This puts many professionals in a constant state of ‘Fight of Flight’ which triggers a complex chain reaction affecting all systems of the body and impacts of the...
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A Role Model To Roll With

Whilst idly flicking between TV channels, it recently occurred to me that there are TV shows to teach you everything. Whether it’s cooking yourself a decent meal, attempting to build your own house, or dressing to impress; there is a TV show to cater to all needs. Where TV fails, there is no shortage of...
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Are you fed up at work and don’t’ know where to start to do something about it?

If you are unhappy at work and want to do something about it but don’t know where to start, read on because this message is for you. I constantly get approached by women who are unhappy or fed up at work who realise that they need to do something about it but they don’t know...
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Secrets to Social Media Success, Part 3 – LinkedIn

Are you struggling to understand the value of LinkedIn? Whether you just signed up for LinkedIn or you’re finally ready to brush the dust off an unused profile, we hope you find this post helpful. Step 1: Prepare your profile Your LinkedIn Profile is like a supercharged CV that lets you showcase your experience and...
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7 Tips to Get Started on Twitter

You’ve thought about using Twitter, but not known where to start? Stop procrastinating. We are here to help in 7 easy steps! 1. Choose the right username Your username, or “handle”, is outward facing and will be what the public uses to identify your business. Ideally, your business name will be available, but if not, you’ll...
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Secrets to Social Media Success, Part 1 – Facebook

With over 1.1 billion users, 75% of small businesses say that Facebook is the most valuable network for marketing their brand. Late to the party? Here are 7 things you need to do to launch your business on Facebook. 1. “Page” not “Profile” Set up a Facebook ‘page’ rather than a “profile” — A ‘page’...
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Are your desires being met?

When you think of the word ‘desire’, what is the first thing that comes to mind? For some people, the first things that come to mind are things related to sex, material wealth and vanity. At a deeper level, your desires are related to your values and what matter most to you. In the dictionary,...
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Writing letters is all part of the job seeking process… | Chilli Pepper Career Blog

“Letters are above all useful as a means of expressing the ideal self; and no other method of communication is quite so good for this purpose…” – Elizabeth Hardwick Throughout the job seeking process there are a number of opportunities for you to stand out from your competition by ensuring that you send a letter....
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Do you ever feel like you have taken a wrong turn along your career path?

When was the last time you stopped to reflect on your goals, dreams and ambitions? When was the last time you paused to not only think about where you are at in your career but also how you got to where you are today? If you are feeling unhappy and dissatisfied in your job, it’s...
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