<ul><li>Associated&nbsp;with Student Counselling Service as Psychology Society and Nightline Representative.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Wrote on topics concerning psychology of work, personal development, emotional intelligence at work and professional growth.</li><li>Contributed to various sites like Darling Magazine, Thrive Global, Talented Ladies Club, Psych Central, &amp; Vunela HQ.</li><li>Performed as regular contributor of careers, employment, and professional development articles across the web.</li><li>Taught Curriculum Development in Traineeships of Business Administration, Customer Service and Functional Skills.</li><li>Crafted Study Program Development and developed full study program for 16-18 year olds.</li><li>Developed Curriculum Development, Engineers Without Borders; Introductory IT Curriculum for Refugees.</li><li>Facilitated lectures about Content Strategy &amp; Youth Engagement Strategy.</li></ul>

Writer, Editor & Facilitator

Talented Ladies Club is a magazine-style site for working moms aiming to unlock the potential of mothers through practical, inspirational articles, high quality online training and social community.<ul><li>Pitched suitable content ideas for review based on current trends and feedback from the audience on the content they want to see.</li><li>Written high quality, engaging and informative articles that offer the audience solid advice and guidance around a number of professional and personal development topics.</li><li>Utilized SEO to boost content written and drive engagement on the site.</li><li>Took on board editing feedback for own personal development.</li></ul>

Content Contributor

<ul><li>Delivered the Work Placement Module covering job readiness, career development and preparation for work to our degree students.</li><li>Provided feedback, created resources and supported the continued development of the work placement curriculum to best support and prepare our students for work.</li><li>Supported and guided students through the process of identifying opportunities and securing industry placements.</li><li>Worked one-to-one with students on anything and everything careers related.</li><li>Organized and facilitated industry talks, workshops and support seminars.</li><li>Sourced and developed graduate recruitment channels and built relationships with local and national employers within the industry.</li><li>Collaborated with staff and marketing to identify viable opportunities and build the presence of SAE in the local economy as an educational leader in the field.</li></ul>

Industry Liaison & Internships Coordinator

Springpod is&nbsp;a platform connecting students with career paths and companies within the science, technology, engineering and mathematics industries and building those all-important bridges between schools/colleges and employers in London.

<ul>
	<li>Researched and pitched suitable blog content ideas based on current trends and developments in the sector.</li>
	<li>Created highly engaging, precise and innovative blog content for their audience of education and careers professionals.</li>
	<li>Provided editing feedback on additional resources and downloadable content.</li>
</ul>

Content & Resource Writer

The CDI is the new single UK-wide professional organization for all working in all fields of career education; career information, advice and guidance; career coaching and career consultancy.

<ul>
	<li>Received and reviewed content for suitability in the final publication.</li>
	<li>Provided editing feedback to writers to improve work.</li>
	<li>Checked facts and cross referenced submitted work.</li>
	<li>Reviewed and provided feedback on final publication before published.</li>
</ul>

Editorial Board Member

Los Angeles Review of Books is a California-based nonprofit organization covering the national and international book scenes.

<ul>
	<li>Delivered via the press release and crafting shorter and longer releases to fit with different audience platforms.</li>
	<li>Utilized branding and current language of the LARB website to ensure press releases meet their branding and audience expectations.</li>
	<li>Offered editing feedback and fact checking service.</li>
</ul>

Press Release Writer & Editor

In this short article, Elaine shared some tips and advice on how to welcome, support and keep the perfect employee on board.

Found Your Next Staff Member? Here’s How to Keep Them

Elaine Mead

Elaine expressed the concept of how happy employees produce great results.

Celebrating Your Office Family

Elaine shared the importance of finding the right employees that are culturally fit to a company.

Company Culture Is Important: 5 Ways to Get Yours Across in Your Job Ad

Published the common mistakes businesses make, when trying to recruit the right candidates.

Five Common Mistakes To Avoid When Recruiting

Scrutinized the types and methods of professional development platforms in a workplace and recommended new ways to tackle its challenges across teams.

How to Get the Most Out of Professional Development Platforms?

Wrote a short article to relay that multitasking is bad for one's productivity.

Did You Know Single Taskers Are More Productive

Conveyed two powerful strategies to empower and engage one's team members.

How Can I Create Leaders On My Team?

Crafted a short article promoting taking short breaks to replenish and boost energy to continue tackling the work.

Need a Break at Work? Don't Feel Guilty!

Created an online article focusing on personal growth, personal development, positive psychology and lifestyle.

Comfort Zones: An Alternative Perspective

Discussed other questions to ask oneself to think about his/her career and overall development in the long term.

Why Follow Your Passion Isn't The Best Career Advice After All

Elaine researched and written a whitepaper titled, "Enriching the Employee Experience" for the Randstad.

Randstad Employer Brand Research | Randstad Australia

Developed a work book and qualification development for Hart Learning and Development.

Traineeship

Tackled three most common questions asked during interviews to prepare students on their application to apprenticeships.

Apprenticeships - Interview Resource & Training Book

Provided the steps on how to start assessing if an opportunity offers the right culture for the job seekers.

Five Dos and Dont's When Assessing a Company’s Culture

Made a list of how to use CVs and resumes and make sure it is getting in front of the right people and scoring oneself interviews.

Are CVs And Resumes Relevant Any More?

Wrote an article and published at Language Trainers Canada Blog to impart the comfort and rewarding experience of working in a multinational company.

5 Benefits Of Working In A Multinational Company

Elaine revealed ways on how to choose the right internship for oneself in this article published at Girls Talk London.

5 Ways To Choose The Right Internship

Elaine elaborated the tactics to help build trust in one's work environment.

How To Build Trust In The Workplace

Presented the five things successful leaders do, and how oneself can start demonstrating them too.

How To Start Demonstrating Your Leadership Potential

Elaine conveyed the importance and benefits of having a growth mindset in this web article published at Talented Ladies Club.

What Is A Growth Mindset? And How Can You Get One?

English (British)

Elaine Mead has over six years of expertise in writing and editing on various topics like psychology, personal and professional development and emotional intelligence. She is a regular contributor to several magazine sites including Vunela, Talented Ladies Club and Darling Magazine. She holds several degrees from psychology, counseling, teaching, content writing, organization management and cognitive behavioral coaching and mentoring. One of Elaine's latest inventive white paper includes helping employers create a better employer brand to attract, engage and retain the best talents at Randstad.

Elaine Mead

Employment Highlights

Education Highlights

Portfolio

Found Your Next Staff Member? Here’s How to Keep Them

Celebrating Your Office Family

Company Culture Is Important: 5 Ways to Get Yours Across in Your Job Ad

Five Common Mistakes To Avoid When Recruiting

How to Get the Most Out of Professional Development Platforms?

Did You Know Single Taskers Are More Productive

Found Your Next Staff Member? Here’s How to Keep Them

Celebrating Your Office Family

Company Culture Is Important: 5 Ways to Get Yours Across in Your Job Ad

Five Common Mistakes To Avoid When Recruiting

How to Get the Most Out of Professional Development Platforms?

Did You Know Single Taskers Are More Productive