Top tips on how to get the most benefit from a break from work
Even workaholics need to take a break from work. It’s not just a ‘nice to do’ but switching off from work is essential for your well-being. But how do you disconnect from work and resist the urge to check your work emails when smartphones and tablets make us so easily connected? Here we offer some […]
Considering a new career? Top tips on how to transfer your skills
Are you stuck in a rut, or in a career that doesn’t really interest you? Wish you could try something new but don’t think you have the right skills? Think again. Transferring your skills into a new career, such as the growing and fast-paced tech space, can be an exciting process. Here are some top […]
Top tips on how to have a difficult conversation at work
There are always going to be those times in our working life when we need to have that difficult conversation. They’re often awkward, perhaps even unpleasant, but unfortunately inevitable. Whether it’s the perpetual poor time keeper, the underperformer or the ‘drainer’ who generates a negative vibe, we’ve all been there. And burying your head in […]
Top tips on how to climb the career ladder
Do you remember being asked as a child ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ I swayed between being a nurse, an air stewardess and a hotel manager on a regular basis. But whether you said, for example, doctor, vet, TV presenter, dancer, astronaut, or Bob the Builder – I bet you […]
It’s time to blossom: Top tips on how to find a new job
Spring is in the air and so is the feeling of rejuvenation and new beginnings, with longer days, plants blossoming and the sounds of bird song. With such positive energy in the air, it’s also traditionally the time of year we look to have a good ‘spring clean’ to declutter and reboot. And part of […]
How to make sure your CV is just the job
It pays to make a good first impression and that’s particularly true when it comes to looking for a new job. That is why a CV that helps you stand out from the crowd and gain an interview with a prospective employer is so important. It’s a chance to showcase your skills, experience and qualities, […]
Zonal heralds awards shortlist
It is with great pride that Zonal can announce it has been shortlisted for the prestigious Herald Top Employer Awards 2022. In the running for two awards – Medium Employer of the Year and Scottish Top Employer – Zonal fought off competition from a huge number of entries from every possible sector. The award organisers […]
#NoWrongPath
What is #NoWrongPath? It’s a social media movement that was launched back in 2017 by Developing the Young Workforce to provide inspiration and reassurance to young people receiving their exam results. While some young people may feel disheartened by their results, the movement aims to show how many diverse and interesting job opportunities exist across […]
What type of holiday taker are you?
I love my job, but I absolutely love my holidays. A fulfilled, happy and productive life is all about balance, even for self-confessed workaholics. And this year, it seems finding the right balance is more important than ever. With the recent stresses of Covid and lockdowns and worrying about relatives to job market craziness, cost […]
Scottish tech company Zonal is recruiting for over 60 roles
Edinburgh-based hospitality tech specialist, Zonal, is currently recruiting to fill over 60 roles across the UK. The market-leading company will be holding a recruitment fair on 23 June at the Apex Grassmarket Hotel in Edinburgh, where job seekers can find out more about the innovative company and the available roles. Many of the new positions […]
