Articles by Proteus Consultancy Ltd
Career Advice, Career Planning

Where to focus - objective or obstacle!

Too many of us focus on obstacles, the things that get in the way. To counter this we need to decide what we want out…
Attitude, CV Advice, Career Advice

Attitude versus qualifications.

It's attitude and not alphabet spaghetti after your name that counts in job interviews! This sentiment was echoed by…
Attitude, Job Search, Career Advice

Winning an interview versus winning at an interview.

When pondering over your CV, an interviewer, in deciding whether to invite you for an interview, has to get the…
Career Advice, Career Guidance

Same old same old or different and inspiring.

The latest placement statistics for Proteus clients show that just under 10% of them find their next position through…
Job Seeking, Career Advice, Interview Advice

Answering that awkward salary question.

The salary isn't stated but the job advert says "excellent package".So what do you say when the interviewer says, "What…
Attitude, Career Drivers, Career Management

How important is self-motivation?

We can’t keep our careers burning bright unless we keep adding fuel to our motivational fire. We need our working…
What if?, Career Advice, Career Coaching

Which kind of "What if?" person are you?

“What if? A phrase that has given birth to more accomplishments than any other; yet it is also the great stumbling…
Failure, Career Advice, Career Mentoring

Failure - the great teacher!

When we finish our education we know all the theory and these days we’re pretty good at all the computer aided stuff -…
Pick-Me-Up, Self esteem, Career Advice

Fancy a mental pick-me-up?

One of the best quotes I’ve ever come across for getting myself out of a “poor me” mind set and helping me to start…
Career Advice, Career Review, Career Objectives

Do your career objectives need refining?

Career objectives, as with any goals, need to be relentlessly pursued if they are to become reality. However, before…
Career Advice, Career Mentoring

Don’t let your career drift into stagnation.

Over time, as an employee, human nature being what it is, most people gradually relax into a comfort zone: eventually…
Attitude, Career Advice, Self Awareness

Time for self reflection.

Here's a short quiz for you! For each of the following four questions rate yourself on a scale of 1 (if you feel closer…