Posts Tagged ‘Candidate Tools and Guides’
5 Steps to help you negotiate a pay rise
Seeing other businesses offer their employees pay rises to help them cope with rising costs will have many of us thinking how they should approach their employers for a pay rise. How much you’re paid is certainly one of the highest motivating factors for every employee. What benefits and the environment they work in are…
Read MoreAdvice for the over 50s looking for work
We’re living longer, healthier lives and have the opportunity to think differently about working as we get older. In recent years we’ve seen more older people in employment than ever before, but many people over 50 are at risk of leaving the workforce early, and not necessarily because they want to. Staying in work and…
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 MorePreparing for your online interview
Many job interviews are being conducted online now. First round interviews are often held using Zoom, Teams and other conferencing technology. So, are you ready to create a great 1st impression and perform at your next remote interview? We share some tips to help you prepare for you next remote interview on your computer. Check…
Read MorePreparing for your 1st day in your new job
New Job – Make a great 1st Impression When you start your new job you only get one chance to make a great first impression, so make it count. Your first few days at a new job will set the stage for how both your manager and your colleagues view you and start to relate…
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 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…
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