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Merry Christmas & Happy New Decade I can’t quite believe that next year represents the start of a new decade as well as no doubt a multitude of other milestones for people. Momentously, we now know we are leaving the EU with Boris at the helm. Like many, I have mixed feelings about this decision, but at least there is now an end to the constant uncertaint
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EIA Competency Article
I recently contributed to an article produced by the IES (Institute of Environmental Sciences) with regards to what makes a competent EIA practitioner. I found it an interesting read as EIA expertise has always been quite hard to define, especially for people who are not working directly in the sector. Unlike many other disciplines there is no definitive guide to wh
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Mendip Challenge Charity Run 2019
On 2nd June 2019, Jeremy ran 30 miles of the West Mendip way in aid of Weston Hospicecare, 5 hours and 45 minutes of running up and down the Mendip Hills, much of it in driving rain. It was a fantastic event with brilliant support throughout.His lack of serious training meant that the last 10 miles were incredibly tough. Luckily, he was ably assisted by a couple of
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Happy New Year
Happy New Year to one and all. I hope you have enjoyed a well-earned break and feeling refreshed for the exciting year ahead.If you are lucky enough to have held off starting back at work until today, then you are no doubt still in a state of bewilderment, whereas those who braved it last week may have gotten over the initial hump and are slowly getting back into the swin
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Careers Advice: The secret to a better work-life balance by Jeremy Money
For most people, juggling the demands of a career and a personal life is an ongoing challenge. Achieving the elusive “work-life balance” can often feel like an impossible goal. Can you reach your potential professionally and personally, or does one suffer to achieve the other? Everyone’s idea of a work-life balance will differ at different stages in your life
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Tough Questions and Possible Responses
At JSM Associates we are here to support both candidates and employers through the recruitment process. We have already published a blog on recruitment tips for employers, in today’s blog we focus on supporting candidates and providing them with some questions they may face and possible answers. We would be interested in the strangest job interview questio
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Career Quandary: Should I stay or should I go?
Question: “I've been offered a great opportunity with another company but I'm happy where I am. I'm worried about taking a risk with an organisation I’m not familiar with but at the same time I fancy a change as I've been in my current job for 10 years. Should I stay or should I go?" Ten years with one firm is a long time these days. On average, people tend to move