Despite the doom and gloom often cited in the media about the state of the construction industry, Quantity Surveying continues to be a path which draws huge number of people with the hope of building a solid and successful career. It’s one of those jobs that we hear mentioned quite often but might not be […]
It’s said that many interviewers make up their mind about a potential candidate’s suitability for a job within minutes of meeting them. First impressions certainly count, so if you are attending a job interview, it’s vital that you do all that you can to make sure an employer gains a positive and good impression of […]
Granted, it’s not exactly a job to suit everyone…but then again what is? Unfortunately funeral directors are, and shall always be in high demand, and whilst, for some, the idea of such an occupation is inconceivable, for others it offers the potential for a fulfilling and varied work life. The role We are all familiar […]
Espionage. Sabotage. Infiltration….Perhaps not words most commonly used to describe the skills required to be successful in your work life… However, in this current climate you will most definitely need training, strong tactics, and unique weaponry to succeed….Without further ado, let me begin your training to become a Jobs Ninja…. Training. We all have weaknesses. Everyone of […]
Over the past year or so, some jobseekers have resorted to ever more creative ways to find employment. We’ve featured many of them right here – from Philippe Dubost and his Amazon CV through to Adam Pacitti and his billboard. Well, in the last couple of weeks, another jobseeker has decided to take yet another […]
Working in recruitment, we were often told by candidates that they had applied for tens, maybe hundreds of jobs and often never heard back from the employer and never secured an interview. It’s an experience that the media tends to pick up on quite a bit too – tales of an unemployed graduate sending of […]
Been invited for interview? Congratulations! That’s the first step done. The next step of course is getting ready so that at the interview itself, you’ll impress the employer, get offered the job and achieve the end result you want. In terms of getting ready, it’s all about the prep work. We’ve put together some basic tips on […]
Which Kind of Law is For Me? A Law Student’s Guide If you are currently pursuing your LL.M. in tax with a focus in tax law or have already graduated from one of the other LL.M. programs offered today, then you may be feeling ready to put your newfound and hard won knowledge to good […]
Not everybody has the luxury of choosing a career that they love. Perhaps you only ended up working in your current career as a way to make ends meet, or perhaps it was a convenient option when you weren’t sure exactly what you wanted to do with your life. But if you have come to […]