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HushFest is on the horizon. Cornwall’s festival of quietness, shaped by our community. |
Returning to my old school, I hardly recognise it. The familiar building has been replaced with a sleek, university-like structure, and few of the faces are familiar. But it has been 12 years. Signing in at reception, surrounded by other visitors, I’m struck by how intimidating this place would have been to my 11-year-old self,…
Do you find the prospect of networking a little daunting? Here are six ultra-specific networking tips for introverts from recruiter Andrew Ellis to help you. “Find safety in numbers.” Take your comfort zone with you by networking in pairs or even larger groups. Going to these events with someone you know can help you by…
Have you ever felt like the job interview is institutionalised discrimination against introverts? When I fill out a job application or write a CV, my introvert skills serve me well. I can research thoroughly, carefully consider an employer’s needs and how my skills might fit, and then present that information coherently. I’m often invited to interview for 4…
When was the last time you made a decision that you knew, deep down, was the wrong thing to do? We’ve all done it, haven’t we? We’ve all got a story to share about a relationship that shouldn’t have been entered into; a job that made you miserable; or that time you invested in education…