Joanna Jacobs
Comment & OpinionHow to get the very best out of your first 100 days in a new job
Once the leaving do is over, the reality of starting your new job can begin to dawn
Comment & OpinionKnow your stuff, be engaged and shine at your job interview
HR expert Joanna Jacobs shares her learnings on how to shine at interview, gained from interviewing hundreds of graduates, managers and leaders
Comment & OpinionCovering letters: be concise, committed and careful to check!
When it comes to writing a covering letter, the question you are answering is ‘why should the recruiter hire me’? says careers coach Joanna Jacobs
Comment & OpinionA compelling CV will make recruiters sit up and take notice
Read the job description several times. Understand the role you are applying for, rather than the one you think you are, says career coach Joanna Jacobs
Comment & OpinionMake a social splash: the new world of relationship building
It can be easy to think that simply being a ‘connection’ or a ‘follower’ means you have a relationship, says career coach Joanna Jacobs
Comment & OpinionApproach the new financial year with a mindset for growth
It’s Q1, a new financial year and a new performance year. An ideal time to consider your mindset
Comment & OpinionRelaxation helps productivity: find ways to 'micro-pause'
I’ve noticed that when I’m particularly busy, every minute of my time is scheduled
Comment & OpinionEnergise the way you work by focusing on feelings
In this new year, what if we were to set an intention of how we want to feel, rather than a quantifiable outcome?
Comment & OpinionFlexible hiring: is grocery missing a trick?
It’s time for grocery retail to be bolder when it comes to offering staff more flexible working options, says careers coach Joanna Jacobs
Comment & OpinionWhy retail is such a great career launch pad
HR consultant Joanna Jacobs looks at the unique opportunities offered by a career in retail
Comment & OpinionOvercoming the practical challenges of flexible working
More and more people in fmcg are opting to work from home. Joanna Jacobs gives tips on how to get it right