Career Advice
Creating a CV That Aims to be Different
Whilst it is clear that there are some definitive do’s and don’ts when it comes to writing your CV, as for actually how you submit your application to a prospective employer, well, that remains entirely your choice. We’re all familiar with the standard two or three-sheet A4 CV, and it’s something that most companies will […]
Top Job Search Mistakes
Top Job Search Mistakes Looking for a job can at times be quite a lonely exercise. You may have the support of your family and friends but when it comes down to it, it really just involves you. And when you are doing something alone with little or no feedback from other people, it is […]
Keep Calm and Employ Me!
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 […]
3 Tips to Help You Choose an Employable Degree
Whether you are a school leaver looking for first-time employment, an unemployed job searcher, or you are currently employed but looking for a change, the fact is that prospective employers often look at candidates’ study history before anything else. However, choosing the right degree is just as important as having one. Let’s look at three […]
Top Tips on How to ‘Perform’ in an Interview Role Play…
Why do Companies use the ‘role play’ in an interview? Well, it is argued that the combination of both a face-to-face interview and a ‘role play’ helps a company find the right person for the job in hand. A face-to-face interview helps to highlight your communication skills and capabilities and experience, but a ‘role play’ […]
How to Become a Tree Surgeon
If you are someone who isn’t afraid to work at heights, likes being outdoors and doesn’t mind the sight of all that sap, then you might just be the right sort of candidate for a career as a tree surgeon. If this doesn’t sound like you then you are probably barking up the wrong tree […]
The advantages and disadvantages of the networking meetup
The advantages and disadvantages of the networking meetup… The Chamber of Commerce. Breakfast clubs. Speed Networking. The handshakes. The smiles. The small talk….I for one, am not the best fan of the networking groups or meetups that you are ‘encouraged’ to go to as part of your job. But some people must love them, as […]
4 positive ways to approach job redundancy
Redundancy. However you look at it, at first glance it’s not the best word to throw in someone’s direction. Say ‘redundancy’ and watch people squirm. However, post the ‘crikey is this actually happening’ moment and there are (and I write from experience) a few positive and possibly life affirming moments that you can take from […]
Speculative Job Applications – Basic Top Tips…
What are Speculative Job Applications? Well, like it or not, not every job vacancy gets advertised. Many positions get filled every day by people who take the initiative and apply directly to the company in the hope that there is a suitable vacancy for them. Although sometimes there is an element of luck in this; […]
5 Ways to Impress in a Video Interview
Thanks to Skype and the like, more and more interviews these days are taking place via video. Technology has a lot to answer for! However, just because you could potentially be interviewed in your own home, that doesn’t mean that you should let complacency set in. Preparation and planning are needed just as they are for […]
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