Category Archives: A New Job

Presentations: Coping with nerves

Nerves are probably the biggest enemy you face when delivering a presentation, especially if you’re nervous enough about starting your new job anyway.  You’re up there at the front all alone with everyone staring at you!  It’s a natural instinct … Continue reading

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Handling your subordinates

I fully accept that the majority of jobs don’t involve your having to handle subordinates.  But, for the minority who do have to contend with this issue, it’s a vital part of their role. Albert Einstein said, “I never teach … Continue reading

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Becoming a better team player

Top team players don’t fit into any particular mould but what they have in common is that they really care about what the team is trying to achieve and want to make a positive contribution to its success – without … Continue reading

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A new job – ‘Ultimate New Job’

Just a very short and somewhat more personal entry today to say that, following on from my ‘A new job’ series of blog posts below, I’ve just been commissioned by Kogan Page to write a fourth book, ‘Ultimate New Job’ … Continue reading

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A new job – your first day – Part 10

Final impressions count too So, it’s time to go home.  You’re probably pretty tired by now but in just a few short minutes you’ll be out of the building and away.  But, before you do, make sure you politely bid … Continue reading

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