How to Find a Job (You Love): Redefine Success.
Introduction: Chances are, unless you are new here, you’ve seen us shout about the fact that only 17% of the UK population love what they do, that’s because we’re on a mission to change this! So, we decided to start a new career advice series using our recruitment expertise, and knowledge, to help you not only […]
I Love My Job’s 13th Birthday: Making work a journey worth loving.
Hello job seekers 👋 today, we’re throwing a virtual party to celebrate a milestone that means the world to us – the 13th anniversary of I Love My Job! 🎉 Thirteen years ago, Louisa Mordaunt opened her I Love My Job laptop for the very first time with an unwavering belief that work should be […]
How to create an inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ in the workplace.
As we celebrate and honour Pride Month, it is crucial to recognise that creating an inclusive workplace goes beyond just tolerating differences. It means embracing diversity and making sure that everyone feels like they belong. Creating an inclusive environment benefits not only individuals but the entire organisation. In this article, we will explore six essential […]
Why working from home was (unfortunately) one of the best things to happen to minorities* in the workplace.
Meet Olumayokun Ogunde, a Creative Writing MA graduate, currently working as a freelance copywriter. She’s dedicated to telling the stories of black women and other marginalised identities. As well as combining her education in writing craft with her desire to champion underrepresented voices by highlighting their experiences in the workplace.
The world of work is changing and it’s about f*cking time.
Post-Pandemic Burnout The pandemic gave us a lot of things: advancements in medical technology; new passions for interior design; and the chance to finally perfect that banana bread recipe. But above all, it gave us the time to reflect on and self-interrogate our values, dreams, and ambitions. From that period of mass self-reflection, came the […]
Hiring for diversity: what about LGBTQ+?
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My name is Chiraag, and I’m a freelance writer and photographer based in London. I am a bisexual male – but saying that so openly hasn’t always been easy. I’m the eldest son of two first-generation immigrants who moved to the UK in the 1970s. As a child, I grew up learning strict gender roles in an environment where being queer wasn’t even considered an option…
Hiring for diversity: what about ADHD?
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Meet Emma Johnson, a freelance writer specialising in neurodivergence, ADHD, and mental health. She aims to combine her personal journey with ADHD alongside her customer service and managerial experience to boost awareness for accommodating, advocating, and celebrating neurodivergence in the workplace…
Hiring for diversity: What about education?
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Meet Bola Anthony, a Publishing MA student currently working for an independent education provider. Bola aspires to work in the education publishing industry, and is passionate about learning, storytelling, and web content creation. She has previously volunteered as a Mentor for City Year UK; an education charity committed to encouraging young people to support pupils from disadvantaged communities to succeed in school. After sharing her story, we invited Bola to create a piece for ILMJ’s Community Blog about the dangers of education bias in the hiring process and ways employers and hiring managers can tackle it in the workplace.
Let’s no longer accept a world of business without purpose: think B Corp
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Imagine a world where companies choose to invest in people and the planet, rather than being driven by profit alone. In this world, business decisions would be led with environmental and social impact in mind. Sounds unrealistic, right?
But no…
8 steps to create a stand-out CV (when you have limited experience!)
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Writing a stand-out CV can seem like a big task, even when you already have loads of experience. So, writing a CV when you don’t have a huge amount of experience can be even trickier. That’s why the ILMJ team has put together this simple step-by-step guide to help you nail yours. Let’s do this…