job search
5 Ways to use Social Media to find a Job
There can be no denying that social media and networking has had an impact on virtually every aspect of our lives and that includes searching for a job. Traditional job search methods like newspaper ads, recruitment agencies and the like still count too of course but they ought to be used in conjunction with other things. […]
“Work is in the heart and in the head!” The psychology of Work and working…
Whatever a region’s employment rate, work, or the lack of it, has always played a significant role in human society. Since the beginning of time work has been a means of earning a living, of filling our time or of giving purpose to our lives. We tend to identify people by their job, as when […]
Job Search Tips for 2015
With the new year well and truly upon us, it’s time to ensure that those resolutions we made are being kept! After all, if we really want to instigate some type of change in our lives, then we have to make it happen – that is especially the case when it comes to finding a […]
Underused Job Hunt Techniques: How to Take the Road Less Travelled…
When we conjure up an image of an employable job seeker trying to hunt down an opportunity, the scene that comes to our mind’s eye will usually be of a solitary figure, sat amid a pile of jobs listings, or else scrolling through the almost endless number of jobs sites to be found on the […]
Changing Careers – Some Things to Consider…
You might just be having a bad day or a bad week or you may think that you’ve made a big mistake with your life choices. Whatever the reason, the thought of changing careers does enter many people’s minds at one point or another. As we all know though, there is a big difference between […]
What Are Employers Looking For In You?
Are you looking for a new job? Have you been out of the job market process for a while and aren’t sure what potential employers are now looking for? Of course, depending on what the job role is, all employers will be looking for something a little bit different, however, there are some traits that […]
How to sell yourself at Interview
How to sell yourself at interview… In essence a job search can be compared in many ways to a sales process. A CV or application form is like a window display with the employer on the outside looking in. If they like what they see, they arrange an interview, or enter the store and effectively […]
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; […]
How to save time in your job search
Looking for a job can be a pretty time consuming affair and with more and more places out there where you can look for job vacancies, it’s certainly not getting any easier. Like with most things in life, a little prep and planning can go a long way – in a sense it’s all about […]
Procrastination is Murder- Save Your Job Search!
You are doing it right now aren’t you? Not that I blame you. Never since Richard and Judy has there been a pair which go so exquisitely badly together as ‘job searching’ and ‘procrastination’. Speaking from personal experience of course, I recall long and hopeful mornings spent ‘prepping’ my work station in eager anticipation of […]
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