My Work

I'm a communicator by trade and good communicators share best practice and ideas. This is where I will share my thoughts on communication theory and details of some of the communication resources that I have created throughout my career.

Hints & Tips For Successful Interviews

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Ruth Weal

Picture of a man and a woman shaking hands during an interview

My contract at UK Life Zurich is coming to an end and though I’m sad to be leaving behind the friends I’ve made in the UK Life Communications team I’m also looking forward to the challenge of a new role. … Continue reading →

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Using Recruitment Websites

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Ruth Weal

The word "Information" pinned on noticeboard in cut out letters

This is the third article in my Job seeking advice articles. There are a fair few online job search/recruitment resources and I’ve listed the ones I’ve used/know of with details of what they are best used for and written up … Continue reading →

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Networking and Your Online Professional Presence

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Ruth Weal

Following on from my article Hints and Tips for Job Seeking, here is the next article in my job seeking advice series focusing on the importance of networking with an online professional presence. Happy hunting! Wealie x The number of professional … Continue reading →

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Hints and Tips for Job Seeking

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Ruth Weal

Chalk board with Don't give up written on it

Lately I’ve been helping out quite a few family, friends, friends of friends and colleagues with their job seeking. I think this is for two main reasons, firstly because I’m a friendly person who likes to help others and secondly … Continue reading →

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Why promotion & linking are key!

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Ruth Weal

Well it’s all well and good having a website and blog, but if you don’t promote it then nobody but your die hard fans will read it. Now die hard fans are very important and should always be recognised and … Continue reading →