Jamie Jones Careers

16/05/2023

Interviews are a nuisance at the best of times. Obtaining help with them is also one of the most common enquiries I receive.

Which is why I've put this guide together for you!

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14/04/2023

WORDS TO AVOID

Did you know that, in your job applications (and interviews), there are actually some words and phrases that you should avoid using, for a few different reasons. These include:
❌ Only
❌ Just
❌ Motivated
❌ Hard working
❌ Helped

So, which words SHOULD you use? It depends. It depends on whether you understand the definition of the word and its correct context and connotation.

My honest advice here would be to use a thesaurus (online or physical) and come up with a variety of different words and phrases that can be used synonymously!

14/04/2023

NOW WHAT?

If you've recently - or ever - lost your job, then I know the pain that you're going through.

That sinking feeling deep inside your stomach. Overwhelming emotions, such as "what the f--- do I do now?" and feelings of disappointment and letting your loved ones down.

So what should you be doing?

Fear not! I have broken down the steps that I advise anybody to take and it all starts with taking a time out. Decompress before taking action.

I know what you're thinking:

"It's alright for you, because blah blah blah".

Believe it or not, I've failed more times in my career than I care to admit - even jobs which I was dominating.

So, have a look through these tips and - if you have any questions or wish to have a confidential conversation with men - get in touch. I'd love to help you make sense of the current situation.

13/04/2023

DON'T GO IT ALONE

Navigating a career is a very personal thing. It's also very intimidating, often with a lot of moving parts.

But here's the thing: you actually CAN ask for help from a whole range of people.

Help comes in many different packages as well.

Whatever the kind of support you need, just know that you don't have to do it all by yourself.

In fact, one of the biggest regrets of my professional life has been not accepting help from others when, deep down, I've been drowning with trying to tackle things alone!

02/03/2023

CV Facts

Did you know...
..that, on average, an employer will scan your document for a mere 6 seconds before deciding whether they want to take your application forward?

That means you need to make sure that you're making an instant impact!

23/02/2023

SURROUND YOURSELF WITH BETTER PEOPLE

Want to level up in your career? Surround yourself with people who inspire you, challenge you, and push you to be your best.

When you surround yourself with people who are better than you at work, you open yourself up to new ideas, perspectives, and approaches to problem-solving.

Working alongside people who are more experienced, skilled, or knowledgeable than you can help you develop new skills, learn from their successes (and failures), and grow as a professional.

Plus, being around high-achieving colleagues can motivate you to work harder, set higher goals for yourself, and strive for excellence in all that you do.

So don't be afraid to seek out opportunities to collaborate with coworkers who are at the top of their game. You might be surprised at how much you can learn and how far you can go with their support and mentorship.

26/01/2023

MENTORING

As you’ll know, a mentor is somebody that can provide advice and guidance to help you in achieving your goals.

Mentors can be for anything and everything:
👉 Business
👉 Life
👉 Sports
👉 Careers
etc.

Career Mentoring is the skill of advising somebody on how to achieve certain career goals or develop in their field. Such advice includes topics such as job searching; networking; creating career plans.

Finding a mentor, however, is the tricky part. Try and find a mentor whose career is in a place you’d like to take yours to and has “walked the walk”. Ideally somebody with similar values to yours and will be compatible but that will push you.

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Unsure about any of the above? Need help finding a mentor? Head to the link in my bio for a confidential, no obligation chat.

09/10/2022

Why you should actually apply for FEWER jobs!

15/09/2022

Interview your way to success!

12/09/2022

This week marks 5 YEARS since my family and I made the move from the UK to Australia and what a decision that turned out to be!

As a way of celebrating with you, I am offering 50% OFF my PDF guides AND my 1hr Consultations!

PDF GUIDES: https://jamiejonescareers.com/downloads/category/guides/
(enter '5YEARS' at checkout)

CONSULTATIONS: https://calendly.com/jjcareers/anniversary-special?month=2022-09