Social media continues to be an excellent tool for networking and communication. Therefore, it’s vital that sales people use social media to their full advantage – here’s our top tips on using social media as part of your sales cycle. Google it! In an age where the internet dominates all, even if you offer your…
When you’ve been offered a brand new job, it’s easy to get excited and gloss over the details. However, it’s vital you take a moment to check exactly what’s on offer, so you don’t regret any decisions later down the line. Here’s what to look out for when signing your new employment contract. Is the…
Does your office have a pet? Probably not. But actually, animals can be a great addition to the office – as long as everyone is on board of course! Here’s why. It’s good for morale! Without a doubt, pets in the office are a huge mood boost. Caring for animals have been proven time and…
We’ve all come out of an interview at some point in our lives wishing the ground would swallow us up! It can be hard to take when an interview doesn’t go to plan – So what should you do when an interview goes badly? Relax! Immediately after you must give yourself some time to relax…
In the fast-paced environment marketers often find themselves in, ethics can be an area that gets thought about at the last minute. But ethical marketing is hugely important for building a successful brand – so how can you ensure your that your marketing strategy is ethical? Start by maximising your impact and minimising harm. At…
It’s inevitable that job seekers will have to attend interviews to secure a new role these days. Whilst interviews come in all shapes and sizes, make sure you avoid these common mistakes. Make sure you prepare. It doesn’t make much to research the job and the organisation you’re interviewing with. If you can’t answer any…
Human Resources – by and large all organisations have a HR department and they play a vital role in day to day operations for companies. A career in HR can be a hugely rewarding one too – so why should you consider a career in HR? Do you want to help people reach their potential?…
Typically we at FS1 support businesses with fast paced and pressured environments, namely in agency environments. In these sometimes highly pressurised workplaces, how can managers hope to motivate their teams? What’s the priority? Managers should try to support their team in planning and prioritise their tasks. Daily team update meetings can help to ensure everyone…
Customer service is a vital department for any organisation, and as the public face of a company, the customer service team need to ensure they are always performing at their best as much as they can. Burn-out in customer service can be a real challenge to that – Here’s how you can avoid burn out…
It’s a busy job market out there and it’s important to stand out from the crowd. Most employers these days expect a cover letter with your CV, to give an overview of your expertise and experience – here’s our top tips for making your cover letter have impact. Make your letter concise and to the…
