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Monthly Archives: March 2013
50 Challenges: No.13 – New Life
Easter is the most important time in the Christian calendar, the time of resurrection and New Life in Christ. Many of our more secular traditions, such as Easter eggs also symbolise new life. And of course in Europe Easter time … Continue reading
50 Challenges: Speak Italian
Many of us were put off learning languages at school by having to learn lists of irregular verbs. Yet that is not the way most of us learned English. That was probably through picking up words and patterns, and adding … Continue reading
50 Challenges: No.11 Enjoy Every Sandwich
The phrase comes from an interview of musician Warren Zevon by David Letterman. Asked what he understood now, having been diagnosed with terminal cancer, Zevon replied “Just how much you’re supposed to enjoy every sandwich.” So enjoy the moment, and … Continue reading
Blakemores Help
It must be very difficult for the 250 people affected by Blakemores closure. In a managed redundancy, they might have been given some support to find a new job, if only some workshops on CV writing or interview skills. If … Continue reading
Blakemores Solicitors Bite the Dust
News that Blakemores in Birmingham have been closed, putting 200 jobs at risk. James Pearce & Co., another firm of solicitors in the Midlands, have also closed. Thoughts on the business situation on the ITA blog here. However, two thoughts … Continue reading
Intercultural Skills
In an ever smaller world, we more and more interact with people from other cultures. That, of course, is not confined to working internationally – for many of us, our clients and neighbours have roots in other cultures. There is … Continue reading
Ben Southall’s winning video application for Best Job in the World 2009
Increasingly, the covering letter and CV is in decline. This video was successful in getting the “Best Job in the World 2009” – view at the Telegraph. And if you are interested in the Best Job in the World 2013, … Continue reading
50 Challenges: No.10 Think of Mitchell
Earlier than usual this week, but worth sharing now. We all have the capacity to be selfish, at least some of the time. To see the opposite, and to find out who Mitchell is, follow the link and watch the … Continue reading
50 Challenges: No. 9 Make Bread
Challenge No. 3 was to make Soda Bread – no yeast, no kneading. Now is the time to move on to the proper stuff. You need to be around for some time, but the work you do comes in short … Continue reading
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