Setting yourself up for failure?
Are you sick of missing out on roles you really wanted? While the disappointment can be a good learning experience perhaps you need to look at what you are applying for to increase your chances of success?
The importance of a cover letter
When applying for a new role there are generally only two things you need to provide and often incorrectly the cover letter comes a distant second. Here is some advice on giving your application an edge.
Questions you shouldn’t ask in an interview
Questions you shouldn’t ask in an interview Job interviews can be hard and sometimes stressful. The best advice I can give anyone going for an interview is to prepare for it. There is one thing I have found people tend to forget about that can have a massive impact on the outcome of your interview; […]
Secrets in your CV
Secrets in your CV It’s important to read your CV like an employer/ recruiter will. All they know about you is what is in your CV & application letter. As they most likely don’t know you or your history, ‘blips’ or gaps will stand out and raise questions. Most of us haven’t had a smooth […]
Changing Career Direction
Changing Career Direction Leaving school, taking an entry level role and working your way up through one organisation over your entire career almost never happens these days. It is far more likely that we will have several different ‘careers’ throughout our working lives. While a CV littered with frequent changes of job can make potential […]
Moving on after a redundancy
Moving on after a redundancy Being made redundant can be a daunting place to find yourself and its something a lot of people are dealing with right now. However, it is not the end of the world. Someone once told me the easiest way to get rich is to be made redundant once or twice […]
Interview Nerves
Getting your nerves under control. Being nervous before a job interview is perfectly natural. If you really want the job you should be a little nervous. Besides, the extra adrenaline keeps you alert which isn’t a bad thing in an interview. In any case, experienced interviewers are well aware that you are likely to be […]
Choosing your referees
Choosing your referees might not seem like a vital part of applying for a new role but you would be surprised just how important it is. I always recommend listing two or three referees even if you are not asked to provide any in the application process. Potential employers always like to know who you […]
Social Media & the job market
In this day and age social media is a part of our everyday life and that includes being part of your job search. You need to be aware everything you post is out there forever and there is a more than even chance your potential employers will see it. Depending on your industry, LinkedIn is […]
Looking the part
With a glimmer of hope on the horizon that the world is getting back to ‘normal’ its time to think about taking off the trackies and ugg boots and what you’re going to do when its time to leave the house again. If your looking at hitting the job market, what you decide to put […]
Getting onto a recruiters radar
Recruiters Radar The best way to get on a recruiter’s radar is to apply for a role you are suitably qualified for. That way you get on their database and even if you are unsuccessful, they know you have good judgement and hopefully you have made an impression. I know there are a lot of […]