Most seniors want to stay in their own homes when and if they need care. In response to this desire and the generally lower cost of home health and assisted living services compared to nursing home care, Medicaid has expanded its coverage of home-and-community-based services (HCBS) over time. According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, in 2023, 8.4 million Medicaid beneficiaries received assistance paying for care at home or in assisted living facilities – a substantial increase of 8 percent from 7.8 million in 2022. In comparison, 1.5 million beneficiaries received institutional care – mostly in nursing homes –…

They will ask you this question because it is one of the most difficult interview questions to answer and they want to quickly assess your communication capabilities, and also ascertain whether your skills, qualities and knowledge will add value to their team. I strongly recommend you use my SEAT structure to answer this question. (SEAT) SEAT stands for: The SKILLS you have that match the job description. Your EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND and also any EXPERIENCE you can bring to the team. The ACHIEVEMENTS you have gained in your life so far, and… The TYPE OF PERSON you are and what you…

You know a lot about the world of work. You’ve spent years getting to know the ins and outs of it: climbing the career ladder, applying for jobs, landing clients, developing your CV, going to interviews… all the rest. However stuck and confused you might feel in your career change right now, we can safely say it’s not because you’re not well-versed in how to navigate a career. So what’s the problem? How is it possible that an intelligent, ambitious, capable person like you, with a good grasp on the world of work, is feeling so utterly crippled in finding…

I guarantee this, at the start of your interview, the hiring manager is going to say to you either, introduce yourself or tell me about yourself. You will be the most nervous at the start of your interview, so please make sure you practice your answer several times to help reduce anxiety. When you prepare for a job interview, mastering your introduction is one of the smartest things you can do. When introducing yourself, talk about the following 4 things: The SKILLS you have that match the job role. Your EDUCATIONAL background and EXPERIENCE. Details of any ACHIEVEMENTS you have…

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In the high-stakes world of tech recruiting, getting a “yes” from a top-tier candidate is only half the battle. The real test often begins when the conversation turns to compensation. Negotiating with elite tech talent isn’t like any other salary discussion. These candidates are in perpetual demand, they know their worth, and they expect a compensation package that reflects their expertise. For recruiters and hiring managers, this moment is fraught with tension. Go in too low, and you risk insulting the candidate and losing them to a competitor. Go in too high without a strategy, and you could strain your…

What work were you doing previously?     I worked as a corporate fundraiser for many years for charities like the NSPCC, Great Ormond Street and the Social Mobility Foundation.  Tom worked in the Insurance sector in strategy roles.  What are you doing now?     I retrained as a funeral celebrant a few years ago.  This year, Tom and I have decided to launch our own funeral director business, serving families in Lewisham.  Why did you change? Working as a funeral celebrant opened my eyes to the funeral sector and the whole process.  I wanted to take the step to support…

What work were you doing previously?     I held Senior leadership roles in UK public services. What are you doing now?     I have a portfolio career.  My primary work is as a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist which combines cognitive behavioural therapy with mindfulness and hypnotherapy techniques.  My main focus is supporting clients to overcome stress and anxiety. I have a particular interest in burnout, either helping prevent it or aiding recovery from it. I support clients from all kinds of backgrounds but those experiencing burnout are often high achievers in their careers, personal lives or sports who push themselves to…

Drowning in Resumes? There’s a Better Way! In today’s competitive talent landscape, finding the right people for your small or medium-sized business (SMB) is more critical than ever. But let’s be honest: the hiring process can feel like a black hole, especially when you’re sifting through dozens, if not hundreds, of applications for a single role. For SMBs, often operating with lean HR teams (or no dedicated HR at all!), this manual, time-consuming approach doesn’t just eat into precious resources; it can lead to missed opportunities, poor hires, and a frustrating experience for everyone involved. Enter the Applicant Tracking System…

What’s holding you back most in your career change? Is it money? Is it time to focus on your shift? How about your mortgage, or your age, or the fact that nothing excites you any more? These seem to be external obstacles: challenges or realities outside yourself that you just can’t seem to get past. But what I’ve learned, from my own career change experience and the experiences of the people I work with every day, is that there’s a much more fundamental career change nemesis to overcome. There’s a core adversary in the battle you’re fighting; one that underpins…