HOW TO GET YOUR PORTFOLIO NOTICED ONLINE
In this article, Jo Burthem of Source, a London based creative recruitment agency, offers tips that you can keep in mind to get your portfolio noticed online and land yourself that next big job....
View ArticleHOW TO PUBLISH A BOOK IN SEVEN STEPS
Image via: dineanddish.net Are you an author? Do you want to know how to get your book published? The latest book from Tom Evans, author and author’s mentor, is a testament to how he practices what he...
View ArticleCAN YOU TRAIN YOURSELF FOR A TECH CAREER?
Ten years ago, despite intense demand for people with strong technical skills, it was very difficult to get a job in the field without a degree. Now that’s changing, and people with a passion for tech...
View Article10 TIPS ON HOW TO BECOME A SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEUR
Anna Grace-Davidson designer, creative director & founder of Anna Casa shares her top tips on how to become a successful Interior Designer If you have an eye for design, good taste and an...
View ArticleWRAP IT UP:STARTING A SMALL GIFT SHOP
Thinking about starting a small gift shop? Follow these top tips for a successful start! Nestled into any major shopping mall or downtown business centre are a variety of small gift shops. These...
View ArticleHOW TO BUILD A GREAT BRAND ON A TIGHT BUDGET
Are you an entrepreneur ? Then here are some tips on how to build a great brand on a tight budget that might help you! Start Simple and Authentic From the get go, realise that you are not going to...
View ArticleTOP TIPS: HOW TO LOOK FABULOUS IN PHOTOGRAPHS
You don’t have to be a model to want to look flawless in photographs. In fact, you may just want to look lovely when you take photos that you plan on posting to Instagram. After all, everyone wants to...
View Article3 JOB OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
Some jobs just seem so dull, don’t they? Cold-hearted call centres, soul-sucking shift work and bosses with visible lobotomy scars – they just don’t feel fulfilling. For true satisfaction, you want to...
View ArticleFIVE RULES OF HOTDESKING
Gone are the days of being chained to your desk, gazing longingly out of the window and feeling super accustomed to your designated couple of metres. Now, networking, pitching and meetings sees you...
View ArticleWELL, THAT’S NOT IDEAL! AWKWARD INTERVIEW SITUATIONS
Here at IDEAL, we’re all about optimism. But sometimes we all find ourselves in a rather un-ideal situation that’s a tad too tricky to get out of. This week we’re looking at ten of the most awkward...
View ArticleWHAT TO WEAR TO AN INTERVIEW: OUTFIT INSPIRATION
Did you know that your interviewer will often decide whether you’re right for the job within the first ten seconds? That’s why first impressions and getting your outfit right are so important. There’s...
View ArticleFIVE STEPS TO POP-UP SUCCESS
The number of people setting up their own business under the age of 35 is rocketing. More specifically, it’s the millennials (those born between 1980 and 2000) who seem to have those at the top of...
View ArticleBOOST YOUR BRAIN POWER AND FORGOT FORGETFULNESS FOREVER
One of the keys to having a strong memory is making sure that you look after the health and vitality of your brain, which also means giving it regular exercise in the same way that we give other parts...
View Article5 MISTAKES YOU’RE MAKING WITH SOCIAL MEDIA
According to The Independent, a recent study found that one-third of employers use social media to recruit. Over a quarter of recruiters have found social or professional networks to be the most...
View ArticleTHINKING ABOUT A BUSINESS STARTUP? 7 TIPS TO GET THE MOST FROM YOUR WEBSITE
According to The Telegraph, the public is falling in love with business startups. More are taking the plunge as the government’s Startup Britain initiative gathers momentum, and if you are interested...
View ArticleHOW TO GET YOUR FOCUS BACK
You likely suffer from the same dilemma as many people in today’s digital, 24/7 world. Despite the fact that you always seem to be doing something, so little of it seems to be productive, or you might...
View ArticleTOP TIPS: WHY CUSTOMERS PREFER A MORE PERSONAL ONLINE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE
The act of doing most of our shopping online is so far from being new, that it is actually hard to remember what it was like before online shopping became the norm. Do you remember going to travel...
View ArticleHOW EASY IS IT TO START YOUR OWN COMPANY?
Setting up your own business has never been so popular More and more people are leaving a comfortable, secure job to run their own business, attracted by the thought of leaving behind office...
View ArticleTHE TELL TALE SIGNS OF A WORK BURNOUT AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT
Feeling stressed at work? Then you might be going though a burnout! Here are the most common signs of a work burnout and how to avoid one. One in four of us admits to feeling stressed at work every...
View ArticleSEVEN STEPS TO JOB SEEKING SUCCESS
The New Year is traditionally a time when we take stock of our lives and strive for change. For many people, that means a new job. However, with competition for that dream role at its fiercest in...
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