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Top Tips on How to Impress at Interview As anyone who is currently looking for a job will tell you, it is pretty tough out there. With more and more people applying for every position advertised and with fewer companies recruiting, actually securing an interview can be a feat in itself. So, if you have […]
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You have been a good employee. You diligently perform the duties assigned to you and more. You are never late to work and you sometimes stay till late in the night so as to ensure that you accomplish the tasks assigned to you on time. Your bosses seem happy with your input at the workplace […]
Top Tips on How to Impress at Interview As anyone who is currently looking for a job will tell you, it is pretty tough out there. With more and more people applying for every position advertised and with fewer companies recruiting, actually securing an interview can be a feat in itself. So, if you have […]
Last week we were delighted to report on an ambitious programme being delivered by Southend-on-Sea Borough Council which is helping students within the area to discover and learn about the career opportunities that are open to them. The 60 Minute Mentor Programme utilises the skills and experience of local businesses and organisations who play an […]
How to Become a Civil Engineer ‘Civil engineer’ is a term which encompasses many activities across a wide range of work environments. On the most basic level a civil engineer is a professional who is involved in the design, construction and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment…but as always, it’s much more complicated […]
The hunt for a new job can be soul-crushingly boring, especially when you are constantly getting rejected left and right. Added to this dull activity is the fact that you’re probably going about the job search in the typical manner as you probably did when you first entered the work force. It’s time to change […]
As you know we are not ones to make hasty predictions at TheEmployable; if the passage of time has taught us anything, it’s that to do so is seldom wise and can lead to irksome embarrassment later on. But the other day we stumbled across a document, which whilst speculatory in nature, we believe warrants […]
As if the prospect of attending a job interview isn’t daunting enough, some employers insist upon including a presentation of some kind in the process as well. It’s a task which few people relish and can add an increased pressure which, if not properly controlled, can affect the level at which you perform. Ultimately an […]
Age stereotypes and objections are commonly held by employers. They’re present at very interview, being ignored, but influencing the decision makers. The challenge is to acknowledge and understand each elephant and then respond in a positive way. Here’s how: 1. Older people won’t work for a younger manager, or with a younger team This is […]
How to Handle Job Rejection It stands to sense that with the economy the way it is and the job market ever more competitive, that most job-seekers are going to have to face being rejected for a job at one point or another. No matter how well qualified or how experienced you may be, there […]
There is one question which is asked at virtually every job interview and which if answered badly can leave a particularly poor impression with the interviewer. That question? The old chestnut – “What do you know about us?” Answering this with a “Not a lot” type response conveys a real lack of care, disinterest and […]
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