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Not all networking is equal
Ray Nicholls Ray Nicholls

Not all networking is equal

Non-finance folk often think the FD doesn’t need to be a good networker. You’re back office! Marketing people schmooze, HR people are gregarious – but finance is like IT. Your value is technical skills!

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Interview Prep.
Ray Nicholls Ray Nicholls

Interview Prep.

Suddenly everyone is interviewing! It feels like there is real momentum building in the economy and job market. I thought it would be timely to put a few helpful notes down on interview preparation.

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How to Hand in Your Notice
Ray Nicholls Ray Nicholls

How to Hand in Your Notice

You’ve now got through the gruelling process of a job search and the resulting interviews, and have accepted an offer. Making the emotional leap to search for a new job and embracing the unknown isn’t easy.

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The ‘F(eedback)’ Word…
Ray Nicholls Ray Nicholls

The ‘F(eedback)’ Word…

The world feels as though it’s turning right side up. Positivity and hope are finally returning, there are queues outside of lunch cafés and more importantly, businesses are hiring.

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Interim Job Search Tips
Ray Nicholls Ray Nicholls

Interim Job Search Tips

In an entrepreneurial investor backed business, Interim and Permanent executive roles can be very fluid. Depending on where a portfolio company is within the investment cycle of a fund, might dictate whether the CFO, FD or FC is hired on an interim or permanent basis.

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Taking the Plunge - Career Move Advice
Ray Nicholls Ray Nicholls

Taking the Plunge - Career Move Advice

We have all been in this situation before. Its time. What now?

You have made the decision that you are going to look for your next career challenge. Whilst exciting, you will be going through a rollercoaster of emotions…

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“It’s better to be a lion for a day than a sheep your whole life.”

— Elizabeth Kenny