Candidates
How to be sure it’s the right job for you
Like many candidates I speak to on a daily basis, you’re probably casting your net far and wide to find the right job for you. You might have several interviews lined up already, and that’s why it’s important that you get the most out of your up and coming meetings to be 100% certain that…
Read MoreUse our pre-interview checklist to calm night-before nerves
It’s the night before your interview and you’re bound to be feeling a little nervous. After all, the interview marks the final stage of the recruitment process and cumulation of all the hard work you’ve done so far getting your CV fine-tuned to wow the employer. Instead of trawling through Netflix as a distraction from…
Read MoreWhy career coaching could work for you
When you’re stuck in a role that makes you miserable, or know where you’re headed career-wise but aren’t sure how to get there, then career coaching could work for you. Career coaching has really taken off in recent years and with good reason. No longer a tool for those earning a high income, access to…
Read MoreJob Search Etiquette
Like many social situations, there’s a list of unwritten rules of how to behave. Job search etiquette follows similar guidelines, and it pays to be aware of what’s expected to give your application the best possible chance of being viewed in a favourable light. Here’s our four top tips on job search etiquette when looking…
Read MoreDo you want to climb the career ladder?…Yes! Well here is how to do it.
So you’re looking to move up the career ladder, but going into your manager’s office all guns blazing is unlikely to yield any results. No matter how much you want (or deserve) that promotion, you’ll need to convince the powers that be that you’re ready and capable of stepping up to the plate. What you…
Read More6 reasons to change career
Your Life Has Changed: When you chose your career your life may have been different than it is today. For example, you may have been single then and now you have a family. The crazy schedule or the frequent travel that is typical of your career may not suit your new lifestyle. You should look…
Read MoreUnderstanding your contract of employment
Everyone has a contract of employment, many of us will have a printed version whilst some may never have actually been given a paper version. Regardless of if you have a verbal or written contract of employment, they are still a binding agreement between yourself and your employer. Your contract of employment can be tricky…
Read MoreDoes your CV pass the 6 second test?
With many employers being inundated with CV’s, it’s not surprising that they have very little time to spend on each CV. But it might come as a bit of a shock if I told you that the time spent looking at applications can be as little as just six seconds! How on earth do you…
Read MoreReturning to work after a career break
Returning to work after a career break can seem like an overwhelming and daunting experience to a lot of people. Your confidence might not be what it once was, some aspects of your previous role might have changed or your skills could use an update – but that doesn’t mean that your experience and knowledge…
Read MoreHow to write the ultimate covering letter
Although their popularity has waned in recent years, some employers still insist that candidates provide a covering letter or email when submitting a job application. By ignoring their request and just applying without one, you run the risk of being perceived as someone who can’t follow simple instructions, are unable to create a basic letter…
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