The Review

Successful side hustling

For many people, having a single nine-to-five job is something of the past. The ‘side hustle’ – a secondary business or job – is on the rise

text by Bethan Rees, illustration by Andrew Rae

Student reveals how networking has boosted his career

Sam Hurst, 19-year-old Swansea University student, overcame his fear of networking and is now on track to a career in financial services
by Lora Benson, CISI head of media

How to ace your job interview

Even the most experienced of people can crumble under the intense pressures of a job interview. Here are some takeaway tips to impress your potential future employer
by Bethan Rees

How to write an effective LinkedIn profile

In today’s social media era, being on LinkedIn is an essential part of any career development plan
by Eila Madden

Professional Refresher: The CISI's online learning solution

The CISI's popular online learning product consists of more than 100 modules

Maintain motivation at work

Engaging with your workload and peers can encourage better performance
by Bethan Rees

Talking about mental health at work

Here are some pointers for handling mental health issues in the workplace
by Bethan Rees

The power of effective client communication

Colin Anderson ACSI, CISI client relationship manager Scotland & Northern Ireland, explains how scripting and sketching can enhance client communication

How to improve your CV

Getting a CV right is an essential part of securing the job you want, but there are many mistakes people often make
by Tom Hagues

Five top tips for first-time managers

Managing a team for the first time can be a daunting task, but it is also an important part of progressing through your career and developing professionally
by Tom Hagues

Improve your emotional intelligence

A high emotional IQ can enhance all aspects of your life
by Bethan Rees

How to build an effective team

Team building shouldn’t be a one-off exercise. Effective team leaders find ways to build cohesive teams on a daily basis
by Bethan Rees

How to stand out in the work place

You could be one of ten or one of 1,000, but garnering attention for the right reasons can set you apart from your peers
by Bethan Rees

Five rules you wish your boss would follow

Whether it’s asking employees how their weekend was or making sure they keep their cool at all times, these are five pointers every person in charge should follow
by Bethan Rees

Five things you wish your boss had told you

Starting a new job can put your social skills to the test. We’ve put together five points to help you avoid awkward situations and settle in
by Bethan Rees

Young Professional Q&A: Emma Jackson ACSI

Emma Jackson ACSI, solutions analyst at SEI Investments, is an inspirational young professional who successfully transitioned to her current position after completing a graduate programme
by Jane Playdon