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Helping you prepare for your interview
Did you know 52% of interviewers make their decision about a candidate in between five and fifteen minutes of the interview starting? Now you’ve been invited to an interview your preparation is the key to making a lasting impression. We share some advice and top tips about how to prepare for your interview and calm…
Read MoreHow to write a great CV
Getting your CV noticed in 6 seconds Many employers are inundated with CVs, so it’s not surprising that they have very little time to spend on each CV when they’re shortlisting candidates for new jobs. It might come as a bit of a shock, but the time spent looking at applications and CVs can be…
Read MoreUse LinkedIn to boost your job search
LinkedIn was created as an online social networking platform for professionals. You should use it to connect and forge productive and successful working relationships worldwide with professionals in your field. However, there are a number of elements where you can fail to follow the codes of conduct expected of a professional network which can damage…
Read MoreHow to write the ultimate covering letter
Although the popularity of covering letters has waned in recent years, some employers still insist that you provide one or a covering email when submitting your 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…
Read MoreDon’t meet all the job requirements? Don’t let it put you off applying
During your job search, no doubt you’ll come across at least one role which ticks all of the boxes. Perfect in every way and exactly what you’ve been searching for, this job could have been created especially for you. And then you notice it – there’s some qualification, skill or experience in the job description…
Read MoreHow to answer the ‘tell me about yourself’ interview question
It’s probably one of the first things you’ll be asked, but the ‘tell me about yourself’ interview question isn’t just the employer exchanging pleasantries and trying to get to know you. This particular interview question can tell the interviewer an awful lot about the person sitting across the desk from them, and like all interview…
Read More7 expert LinkedIn tips to get your CV noticed
When you’re not on the look-out for a new job, it can be easy to neglect your LinkedIn profile. But what many of us don’t realise is that companies and recruiters are continuously searching for candidates just like you for what might be your dream job. We’re all guilty of putting LinkedIn on the bottom…
Read MoreIs your email address damaging your job search?
You’ve tweaked, tailored and rewritten your CV until it virtually sparkles with star quality – yet your job search hasn’t yielded any actual results. But could something as straight forward as your email address be damaging your job search? Fun emails create the wrong impression You’ve probably had it for years and never once thought…
Read MoreStand out from the crowd – covering letter dos and don’ts
Did you know that on average an employer only spends around four seconds looking at your covering letter before deciding if to take your job application further? Scary eh? So what exactly can you do to stand out from the crowd and get your job application noticed? Many employers and recruiters no longer ask for…
Read MoreSmart / casual? What to wear at interview
What to wear at interview is something I’m frequently asked by candidates and regardless if you like it or not, your personal appearance will be judged as an outward expression of who you are and your approach to work. We’ve all heard the statistic that within 3 seconds of meeting someone we’ve already formed a…
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