Most people in my world just know I work a job, but this is the untold story of how that first job came without an Interview. Years ago, I needed something else to do. In addition to being a student, I just felt like getting hands-on experience in the labor
Both job seekers and employees must find effective ways to demonstrate their finer qualities and talents and be recognized as quality candidates who can add value to their niche. Selling is the most important skill entrepreneurs are obliged to master. After all, the success of a product or service depends
Cover letter or letters offer jobseekers a great chance to signpost their strengths and connect with the person reading their CV. It is more than just a polite introduction or dust jacket for your CV so it is important to get it right. Here is a step-by-step guide to writing
“Where do you see yourself in five years’ time?” is one of the most infamous interview questions, yet it’s difficult to answer without resorting to dreaded cliches like “I just want to be doing something I enjoy”, or “I’m not really sure”. Why are employers so keen on asking this?
Questions to ask at the end of your interview : Before you pick and choose from the following top 10, be sure to consider the culture of the organisation you are hoping to join and the nature of the person doing the selecting. Adopt the right tone and convey a
Resilience: You’ve been applying for dozens of jobs with no success and have just got your third rejection email of the week. Picking yourself back up and ploughing on with the job hunt can be tough for even the steeliest of people. Here are some tips from resilience coaches on
Make your CV memorable: paint pictures with words You know that feeling when you get into a really good book? You just don’t want it to end. Glancing at the bedside clock, you know you should really switch the light off but… just one more page. One of the main
It used to be standard protocol to always include references in a CV. In fact, two references used to be the norm. However, the thinking on this has changed more recently. So why now leave off these seemingly important details? References are not required this early in the recruitment process
Why the first page of your CV is the most important With most recruiter’s skim reading a CV in less than 30 seconds, you need to think carefully about how you order the information. Ideally, give yourself a 2-page format to work from as this will serve as a good
10 things not to say in a job interview: With the jobs market more competitive than ever it can be hard work just to get an interview, so once you’re actually in front of potential employers you don’t want to ruin your prospects with an ill-chosen comment. Sadly, some job
