If you’ve ever read a glossy magazine or used Facebook, you’re probably familiar with the pop quiz. Maybe you’ve worked out your age based on your musical tastes or come to the conclusion that he’s ‘just not that into you’ based on a set of ten very leading questions.

You’ve just spent a week on a beach somewhere, but you couldn’t get your mind off work. The truth is, your job has become mundane. You may have been passionate about it at the start, but now you’re just going through the motions. Is it time for a career change or do you just need to get your mojo back?

We’re bang smack in the middle of the summer holidays, and maybe you’ve taken time off to go away with the family or have been travelling the globe for the best part of a year. Or perhaps you’ve had to take time off to care for someone or to raise your kids. 

It can be very refreshing to take a break from your normal routine, but a bit of careful preparation may affect how quickly you are able to unwind when you get there and settle back in when you return. 

If you’re a churchgoer, you’ve probably heard the word ‘accountability’ being bandied about in a church setting, but what’s it got to do with work? 

Being poorly is never fun, but when it means taking time off work it can become a real problem at a time when you’re already feeling bad...

Did you know that half of all employees quit their jobs because they just can’t get on with their boss? 

If you’re fresh out of school, college or university, you may be looking for a temporary summer job. Or perhaps you’re not earning much and need a bit of extra cash to tide you over. 

It’s tempting to avoid application forms when there are jobs you can apply for that just involve firing off your CV with a basic cover letter, but some employers will only accept completed forms. It may seem like a lengthy process, but it’s worth getting it right if you really want the job.

Unless you’re the most skilled and confident person in the world, you could probably use a little extra interview advice if you’ve received that all-important invitation letter.