Articles by Proteus Consultancy Ltd
Life Lessons, Career Advice, Career Coaching

JUST DO IT - NOW

We sometimes have to do what we don't feel like doing. I'm sure we're all familiar with phrases like, “I know you don't…
Career Advice, Self Discipline, Career Mentoring

PRIORITISING TASKS IN JOB SEARCH MODE.

Great satisfaction is gained from completing an action and putting a tick next to it on a list.Unfortunately (and don’t…
Coach, Mentor, Career Advice, Master Mind Group

Why build a mastermind group?

Most people are not highly self motivated. Most people relax into a complacent comfort zone. Most people don't have…
Career Advice, Career Coaching, Interview Skills

For interviews, the eyes have it - with smiles.

To demonstrate confidence, conviction and integrity as we speak just remember “eyes and smiles.” People communicate…
Career Advice, Career Coaching, Interview Skills

If it is to be it's up to me!

Certain things cannot be delegated to others: taking exams, eating sensibly, keeping fit and attending job interviews…
Career Advice, Interview Skills

Interview questions - yours, not theirs!

Neglect the preparation of questions you ask during an interview at your peril. Here are some themes. 1. Questions…
Mindfulness, Career Advice, Career Coaching

Giving and receiving in your career.

If all the major religions follow the same tenet, there must be some truth in it; it must work. Applying the following…
Career Advice, Career Coaching, Interview Skills

Talk less - say more.

"Waffle" is defined as "lengthy but vague or trivial talk or writing."  Use of the talking version in an interview by…
Career Advice, Career Planning, Career Direction

Where will your future take you?

Most of us spend six months thinking through with friends, family or a partner where we want to go for our next…
Career Advice, Career Coaching, Interview Skills

Interviewees need to practise active listening.

In the British sitcom 'Allo 'Allo!, Michelle Dubois used to say, "Listen very carefully, I shall say zis only…
Career Advice, Procrastination, Career Coaching

"I'll just .... and then I'll ...."

I'll just - these words have caused more procrastination than any other phrase in the entire English language.  "I'll…
Career Advice, Career Coaching

The job seeker’s tale from a recent client.

“Well, there goes yet another interview; I wonder whether I’ll get any feedback from this one! "After my last one I…