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Working from Home (WFH) – The guide.

Oct 22, 2020 , , , , , , , by sfrrecruitment

Hey there,

We understand as many of us have embarked on turning a room in our home into a makeshift office this year, working from home can be both stressful and socially isolating.

Yes, the commute may be much better, and we do love being able to wear jogging bottoms, however, we can experience a lack of motivation or distractions which can make WFH rather challenging.

However, help is at hand, here are our Top 6 WFH tips, to get you out of that slump!

1- Exercising frequently

So simple but so effective, exercising, stretching, going on a brisk walk will help you clear your mind and increase productivity. It is NOT normal to sit at your desk all day and in doing so you will not only endure backache and eye strain but also you might find that your productivity will lower if you slug it out all day.

2- Regular updates/ contact your team 

WFH can be so socially isolating and it’s ok to say that you feel isolated. That’s why it’s essential to keep team morale up. Ongoing communication via WhatsApp, Microsoft Teams, or Zoom can help departments support each other.

3- Separate your work from your relaxation 

This may be slightly difficult if you live in a house share, however, either tidying your work station away at the end of the day or keeping it in a dedicated room in which you shut away, keep your work and relaxation space-separated so you can switch off! Remember to look after yourself! Step away from social media, turn off the laptop, and do something which helps you unwind in the evening.

4- Stick to your routine 

Be strict with your routine. Ensure that you get up at the same time every day and switch off at the same time. During the time that you would normally set aside to commute why not read, or exercise?

5- Write LISTS! 

If you don’t already write lists every day, then this is the best time to start! The power of writing lists is unmeasurable! In the morning start with a list of everything which needs to be completed that day, including times for breaks and reminders to get up and walkabout. It’s not only satisfying being able to cross things off the list as you go through the day, but it also helps you prioritise what work you need to get done so no time is wasted!

6- Listen to music! 

Music is so underrated, but it really can help our mood! I personally find it challenging to work in complete silence, so if you’re like me pop on the radio to your favourite station and enjoy some music whilst completing your tasks! 

That’s it! Get in touch if you have any other WFH tips, we would love to hear from you!

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Our Top 5 LinkedIn Profile Tips!

Aug 25, 2020 , , , , by sfrrecruitment

LinkedIn is the platform to be on to promote yourself as a professional individual and/or your business! Here are our top 5 LinkedIn profile tips to help you get noticed!

STEP 1:

Make your LinkedIn profile picture STAND OUT!

Yes, I know, you’ve probably heard this a million times before, but it’s so TRUE!

Get yourself a QUALITY LinkedIn profile picture! Make sure you have a plain background, wear an outfit that you would perhaps wear for work, or for an interview and get snapping! Make sure the image is sharp and centered correctly. Have fun with the background! It could be branded, it could have bright colours! Show some of your personality, whilst remaining professional!

STEP 2:

Your headline doesn’t have to be just your job title!

Your headline description can be more than just your job title. What do you do? How do you help? What does your service provide? Think of these questions and then let it reflect in your headline. HOWEVER, do not let it be too long because you want to appear in search results!

STEP 3:

Hey, you need to be an All-Star!

You need that ALL-STAR status on LinkedIn, WHY? Because by having that all-star status you are more visible! Fill in all the details, produce a brilliant summary telling your story and get posting!

STEP 4:

Engagement is key!

Like, comment and engage with your audience. Don’t be one of those people that scrolls and reads without engaging! By engaging with people’s posts you’re starting a conversation. Furthermore, why not endorse people for their skills? You’ll most likely find that they will return the favour!

STEP 5:

Create and share relevant content!

Publish interesting content that starts conversations! Present your skills, knowledge, advice or even tell stories (real ones – of course). Engage and grow your network and you will get noticed!

NOW GO AND DEVELOP YOUR LINKEDIN NETWORK!

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Coping With Redundancy

Aug 11, 2020 , , , , , , by sfrrecruitment

Unfortunately the outbreak of COVID-19 has placed huge financial issues onto businesses across the globe. Due to this, businesses have faced incredibly difficult decisions relating to staff. Here at SFR Recruitment Solutions we want to help. We may not be the answer to your next opportunity, however we can provide you with useful information and support during a challenging time. If you would like any further advice, or simply an informal chat please do not hesitate to contact a member of our lovely team, there is always a smiling face out there that’s willing to provide support.

FIRSTLY, LOOK AFTER NO 1

First things first, let’s look after you. Your mental health and wellbeing is the most important. Take some time to digest everything, you may feel angry and upset. these feelings are perfectly normal. However, remember that being made redundant due to the pandemic shouldn’t be something to be ashamed of. Talk to friends and family, surround yourself with a supportive circle and take small steps.

The amazing mental health charity ‘mind’ has many brilliant resources in which will help you take small actions after being made redundant. Whether redundancy due to the pandemic was expected or not it can be a very anxious time, mind has put many resources together to support and guide. From managing your money to knowing your rights, mind has so much amazing information to support, check them out! 

MIND

KEEP YOURSELF BUSY!

Keeping yourself busy during a difficult time can be challenging. Perhaps you aren’t in the position yet to be finding another job, so do productive things to fill your day! From brain training puzzles, meditation to doing online courses to further your knowledge, there is so many positive activities in which you can be partaking in.

Here we have linked ‘The Skills Toolkit’, which is packed full of free online courses at different levels of difficulty and recognised as certified qualifications! Members of our team have even taken part in doing a few of these courses themselves to develop their skills, so it’s been tried and tested, we approve!

GOV SKILLS TOOLKIT

STAY ACTIVE! 

It’s important to stay active and look after yourself both physically as well as mentally. By partaking in gentle exercise, meditation or even walking can improve both your physical and mental health. Furthermore, have you checked out Headspace? Headspace offers so many different types of meditations to help with mental health and aiding a good night’s sleep. 

In the link below is a free version of Headspace, specifically designed for those that have been made redundant to support you! 

HEADSPACE

DO SOME UPDATES!

If you are in the position to be seeking for a new role, take some time to make a few updates. From making space on your desktop for a fresh start, to updating and engaging with your LinkedIn profile to present yourself as open for new and exciting opportunities.

Furthermore take time to update your CV and write up cover letters for roles in which you are interested in. We have produced many articles over on our blog page which can help! Check out our ’Top 6 Tips’ on writing up a CV, Cover Letter and even advice on how to nail Video Interviews!

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FINALLY!

We hope that this information has been a helpful, personal guide for you. If you would appreciate any further advice do not hesitate to contact our team. 

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