What's your handicap? This month it's one of the biggest sporting events of the year; no not Elephant Polo or the annual dwarf throwing contest in Tasmania. Yes it's US Masters. Strangely, European golfers do well here, except the happy-go-lucky Colin Montgomerie who never wins. Come Monty put that Kit Kat down and concentrate. Okay, our first article this week is a beaut., because we tell you how to take a step backwards to move your career forward. It doesn't mean becoming a road sweeper if you want to be Minster of Transport, but there are cunning ways to progress by losing little pride. Next up, you mustn't miss our article by Leon Taylor. He's an Olympic medal winner who used to spend 10 hours a day in the pool (and that was before breakfast) and now he's got some excellent tips for getting your work/life balance right. Lastly take a look at our super job information tool that gives you all the facts about the sector you're in and the job you do – or want to do. See you next month. Nobody likes the thought of their career going backwards – except perhaps a Coach Tour Guide – but sometimes you need to go backwards to move forwards. With us so far? Read more Leon Taylor is a splendid chap, a former Olympic swimmer who once spent more time in the water than the QE2. Then he stopped swimming and dried off. The result, he's now one of the most respected talkers on work/life balance. See what he has to say in our article. Read more We've put together all the information that's relevant to the job you do, and the industry that you work in, in our new online tool. So if you want to know more about your job – and what it is you're actually supposed to be doing – give it a whirl. Read more Want to find out about jobs, career opportunities and see salary comparisons in your UK region or local area? Then check out our Local Job Guides tool. You’ll find all the latest employment information, including salary data, house prices and local job vacancies right where you live. Check it out now Your Newsletter: Your Views The M word will be even more useful with your thoughts and input. Tell us what you’d like to read more of, or what we could do better. Plus if you have any experiences or views about the jobs market, share them with us. If you like us – subscribe now! If you’ve received this week’s M word from a friend and want to receive it regularly, subscribe by opening a My Monster account and opt-in to receive communications from us. If you would no longer like to receive emails from Monster.co.uk, please >unsubscribe here. Subscription to job search agent alerts will remain unchanged. Hide and Seek Making your CV searchable means that employers looking for skills like yours can find you easily. Upload it now and it goes to the front of the queue! Sales and Marketing Manager – Golf Club Hertfordshire Are you tiger? Do you like golf? Do you have experience working in a golf club or similar? Do you like driving around in electric trolleys? This well established golf club requires a talented, experienced sales and marketing manager to work alongside the general manager to maintain and develop the club through innovative marketing initiatives. Does this suit you to a tee? Competitive salary and package for the right candidate! Receiving the latest news and views on current issues in your industry is one click away! Just add your industry to your profile. Too busy to be always checking your email for job alerts? Monster has the solution with free Target SMS job notifications, giving you the latest relevant job opportunities direct to your mobile. Click here to subscribe.