A sales graduate assessment is one of the most common hurdles you will face when applying for graduate sales, retail management, and many marketing-related roles. It is designed to show an employer how you think, how you behave at work, and how you sell or influence in realistic scenarios. If you are preparing for a graduate scheme, do not worry if you have never done an assessment before. These tests are learnable. Once you understand the formats and practise in the right way, your confidence improves quickly. In this guide, you will learn: What a sales graduate assessment is and…

We may earn a commission if you click on a product link and make a purchase at no additional cost to you. For more information, please see our disclosure policy. Last updated: February 20, 2026 By Mark Fiebert Key Takeaways Volume Overload: Recruiters are handling far more applications with leaner teams, so even strong candidates can get missed without ever being reviewed by a person. AI Noise Spiral: Automation helps people apply faster and helps employers filter faster, but it also increases clutter, making it harder for qualified applicants to stand out. Timing Advantage: Applying early matters more than it…

Reducing the number of your accounts can provide a clearer view of your overall financial picture, supporting greater confidence and control. Hello, I’m Luke, and I’m addicted to credit card points. I have one credit card for groceries, another for restaurants, one for gas, and a fourth for everything else. This behavior is normal, according to data from Experian, which has found that the average American has four active credit cards. But this collection of credit cards probably consumes more of my brainpower than it’s worth. Having multiple bank accounts is common as well. I have clients who came to…

Traditionally, cybersecurity expenses have been seen as costs that fail to spark interest among decision-makers focused on generating revenue. This perspective is shifting, however, as cybersecurity compliance increasingly becomes a prerequisite for business; without compliance, there’s no possibility for contracts, orders, or revenue growth.Organizations are now expecting their partners, suppliers, vendors, and professional service providers who access or store sensitive information to implement a cybersecurity compliance framework. The goal is to minimize the chances of data breaches and file exfiltration. This requirement is extending to companies providing products and services to both the federal government and the private sector. On…

Shifting into fulfilling work isn’t just about moving into a new job. You already know that. You’ve already experienced how emotional and challenging career change can be, no matter what stage of the game you’re at. But there are also a few things that happen when you embark on a journey like this that you’d never have predicted. And before you get too far into the thick of it, these curveballs are worth knowing about. Because not everyone is willing to take them on… 1. You might need to get new friends Leah works for a luxury estate agency and…

We may earn a commission if you click on a product link and make a purchase at no additional cost to you. For more information, please see our disclosure policy. Last updated: October 29, 2025 By Mark Fiebert Key Takeaways Track The Whole Pipeline: Log target companies, roles, contacts, applications, interviews, and offers so nothing slips and patterns become visible. Make It Weekly: Use a short, repeatable cadence for outreach, follow-ups, and applications; consistency beats bursts of activity. Measure What Matters: Monitor replies, interviews per 10 applications, and offer rate to decide where to double down or fix bottlenecks. Keep…

Are you trying to keep up with people on Facebook, but you never seem to see their updates? Perhaps you aren’t seeing the updates from companies you want to see. Or, you want to see more of your friend’s vacation photos, but you’re seeing another friend’s political posts instead. Did you know you can influence what you see in your Facebook feed? What can you do to keep up with the information you want to see — even if it is from companies.  Maybe you enjoy viewing updates from organizations and companies, or from certain career experts, right? How can you…

We may earn a commission if you click on a product link and make a purchase at no additional cost to you. For more information, please see our disclosure policy. Last updated: October 30, 2025 By Mark Fiebert Key Takeaways AI Has Reshaped Hiring: Automated filters, resume-scanning systems, and recruiter overload make job searching feel impersonal and frustrating for many candidates. Ghosting Is a System Issue: Delayed responses and silence aren’t always personal; automation and hiring freezes often slow communication. Human Strategy Wins: Networking, referrals, and value-driven outreach cut through automated hiring walls more effectively than mass applications. Proof Beats…

In the midst of a pandemic, it is easy to be distracted and ignore your social media accounts. However, during a time when it is more challenging than ever to connect and impress people in person, even more people will turn to online tools to learn more about you. Will they learn what you want them to know? In addition to being a place to share information you want people to know about you, social media is still a great place to learn about opportunities for new jobs. Jobvite’s 2019 Job Seeker Nation Survey indicates that 35 percent of respondents…

What work were you doing previously?     I worked as a lawyer for over a decade.  I ran my own legal practice for around six years. I mostly supported entrepreneurs and start-ups in the fields of civil, commercial and intellectual property law. What are you doing now?     Right now, I’m on the opposite side, yet still working closely with lawyers.  I help legal and procurement departments in large organisations with technology transformation around contract lifecycle management. On a daily basis, I work with clients’ documentation, identifying opportunities to optimise and harmonise their templates and preparing them for future implementation.…