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How To Handle Telephone Interviews

Posted by admin | Jun 12, 2018 | Telephone Interviews, Job Interview Skills |

How to handle telephone interviews More and more employers are using telephone interviews as...

How to prepare for your first graduate job interview

Posted by Dawn | Jun 12, 2018 | Job Interview Skills, Career, Career Advice & Guidance, Employment, Interview Techniques |

Are you just about to leave University? Preparing for your very first graduate job interview can...

Tricky Job Interview Question – ‘Tell Me About Yourself’?

Posted by admin | Jun 11, 2018 | Job Interview Skills, Employment, Job Interview Questions |

Most people know that the first few minutes of a job interview are crucial. Whether you are...

How To Approach A Competency Based Interview

Posted by admin | Jun 7, 2018 | Job Interview Skills, Interview Techniques |

Many organisations use a competency based interview to make certain that you have the skills and...

Coping With Tricky Interview Questions You May Be Asked

Posted by admin | Jun 6, 2018 | job interview video, Job Interview Questions, Job Interview Skills |

There are some interview questions that can often be misinterpreted

Graduate Job Interviews – The First 20 Seconds

Posted by Judy | May 31, 2018 | Interview Techniques, Employment, Job Interview Skills |

How much do first impressions count? Graduates launching their job search need to be asking...

Sample Project Manager Cover Letter

Posted by admin | May 22, 2018 | Sample Cover Letters, Employment |

This example project manager cover letter will help you construct your own cover letter if you are...

Successful CV Covering Letter Guide

Posted by admin | May 17, 2018 | Cover Letter Guide, Cover Letters, Employment |

As the number of jobs being advertised and applied for online grow, the need for a good CV...

Ten Points about CV Cover Letters That Work

Posted by admin | May 11, 2018 | Cover Letters, Cover Letter Guide |

What is the relevance of CV or resume cover letters nowadays?

Answering Behavioural Interview Questions Using the STAR Technique

Posted by admin | May 2, 2018 | Job Interview Questions, Employment, Job Interview Skills |

Many people tend to panic when they prepare for interviews and are expecting behavioural interview questions or competency-based questions. They feel how impossible it is to guess what they might be asked.

Important Job Interview Preparation Tips

Posted by admin | Apr 21, 2018 | Job Interview Skills, Employment, How to Conduct A Successful Job Search, Interview Techniques |

Before the interview, make sure you go over the job description thoroughly.

What is a live-in Carer and what qualifications do you need

Posted by admin | Apr 14, 2018 | Career, Job Descriptions, Mature Job Seeker |

A survey showed that over 95% of adults in the UK do not want to go into a care home. Whether...

First Job Interviews – Receptionist Interview Tips

Posted by Judy | Apr 11, 2018 | Job Interview Skills, Employment, Interview Techniques |

First job interviews can be nerve-wracking. We hope you find the following tips helpful when...

Difficult Job Interview Questions You May Be Asked

Posted by admin | Apr 2, 2018 | Job Interview Questions, Job Interview Skills |

A job interview is designed to find the best candidate for the post being offered

Your first job interview – some useful tips you should know

Posted by Harry | Mar 27, 2018 | Careers Advice For Teens, Interview Techniques, Job Interview Skills, Job Search |

Whether you are leaving school, have just graduated from college / university or a homemaker...

Sample Hairdresser Cover Letter Example

Posted by admin | Mar 18, 2018 | Sample Cover Letters, Cover Letters |

If you are sending out a speculative cover letter, find out as much as you can about the company.

Can’t Find A Good Job Because the Best Ones Are Hidden?

Posted by admin | Mar 15, 2018 | Job Search, How to Conduct A Successful Job Search |

Okay so you decide you want a new job or fate decides you need to get a job. No problem, there are...

Sample Mature Job Seekers CV / Resume

Posted by admin | Mar 14, 2018 | Sample CVs, Mature Job Seeker |

There comes a time when you reach a certain age and realise that perhaps you need to market...

Tell Me About A Weakness Interview Question

Posted by admin | Mar 14, 2018 | job interview video, Job Interview Skills |

If you have ever attended an interview, the chances are you will have been asked the “Tell...

Sample CV Covering Letter for Advertised vacancy

Posted by admin | Mar 14, 2018 | Sample Cover Letters, CVs and resumes, Sample CVs |

You should make sure that your covering letter grabs the attention of the reader, highlights your skills relevant to the post and encourages them to follow up by contacting you.

Quick Job Interview Strategies and Interview Techniques

Posted by admin | Mar 14, 2018 | job interview video, Job Interview Skills |

For many people the job interview can be a daunting or even frightening process. In fact many...

Graduate Admin CV / Resume Sample Template

Posted by admin | Mar 13, 2018 | Sample CVs, Employment |

Have you just recently graduated or are a looking for a graduate admin role? Then you should...

How to Complete A Competency Based Job Application Form

Posted by admin | Mar 5, 2018 | How to Conduct A Successful Job Search, Job Search |

A competency based job application form does not focus solely on academic or skill qualifications.

Successful Job Hunting Tips You Should Use

Posted by admin | Mar 5, 2018 | How to Conduct A Successful Job Search, Job Search |

Job hunting has changed radically over the past twenty years. Gone are the days of a ‘job...

Looking for your first job? Networking can help

Posted by Judy | Mar 2, 2018 | Careers Advice For Teens, Employment, Job Search |

Are you looking for your first job? Here is an important tip. Remember the Power of Networking....

Overcoming Job Interview Stress And Anxiety

Posted by Dawn | Feb 28, 2018 | Interview Techniques, Employment, Job Interview Skills, Job Search |

Are you one of the many people who suffer from job interview stress? For some people the mere...

Your first job search? 4 useful tips you should follow

Posted by Judy | Feb 27, 2018 | Job Search, Careers Advice For Teens |

Your first job search? Where do you start? Who can you ask for advice? How long will it take?...

Job Interview Video – Tricky Interview Questions

Posted by admin | Feb 9, 2018 | job interview video, Job Interview Skills, More, Videos |

A job interview is usually the last stage in the recruitment process or for promotion. The way...

How To Look For Online Jobs Effectively

Posted by admin | Feb 8, 2018 | How to Conduct A Successful Job Search, Employment, Job Search |

Using the internet to look for online jobs is an essential part of conducting a successful job...

Panel Interviews How to Handle Them

Posted by admin | Feb 7, 2018 | Job Interview Skills, Interview Techniques |

The most common forms of interview are 1-2- 1 and panel interviews. In these formats interviewers...

Why lying on your CV is not recommended

Posted by Judy | Feb 7, 2018 | CV Content, CVs and resumes, How to Conduct A Successful Job Search |

Whether you are unemployed and looking to get back into work or already in a job, your CV / resume...

Job search tips for the over 50 job seeker

Posted by admin | Feb 6, 2018 | Mature Job Seeker, Job Search |

Are you an over 50 job seeker? The world of work has changed rapidly over the last few years. As...

Effective Interview Skills And Techniques

Posted by admin | Feb 6, 2018 | Interview Techniques, Job Interview Skills |

The need for effective interview skills is more important than ever! As the working environment...

Sample Sales Assistant Cover Letter

Posted by admin | Oct 19, 2017 | Sample Cover Letters, Cover Letters |

If you are looking for a post as a Sales Assistant, this example of a Sales Assistant cover letter...

How To Overcome No Experience On The Job

Posted by admin | Aug 22, 2017 | Job Search, Employment |

No Experience On The Job Means I Never Get The Job I Want One of the most frustrating things for...

Sample Live in Carer Cover Letter

Posted by admin | Jul 23, 2017 | Sample Cover Letters, Cover Letters |

If you are applying for a Live in carer or live in care assistant position you should make sure...

Hobbies And Interests Job Interview Question Explained

Posted by admin | Jul 14, 2017 | Job Interview Questions, Employment, Job Interview Skills |

Have you ever attended an interview and been asked about your hobbies and interests? You are...

Sample Carpenter Cover Letter / Joiner Cover Letter

Posted by admin | May 14, 2017 | Sample Cover Letters, Cover Letters |

If you are looking for a post as a carpenter or joiner, this example may prove helpful as a...

Sample speculative CV covering letter

Posted by admin | Apr 15, 2017 | Sample Cover Letters, Cover Letters |

If you are actively looking for a job, a much underestimated method of job seeking is a...

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