Happy New Year to all my connections and especially for the job seeker and those in transition. January is traditionally the time for making new resolutions and being a job seeker, it is no different. What should a job seeker be thinking about? Keeping your cv current. As a job seeker, you … [Read more...]
Job search activity
Finding a new job is a job in itself and as such you need to have a structured action plan. Getting prepared for the job search is crucial and there are some top tips to be found. Essentially you will need job search and networking collateral which will include your CV, LinkedIn profile and … [Read more...]
Interview questions to prepare for
Hooray, you have been invited to an interview, now to prepare answers to interview questions. You know you will be asked a range of interview questions, and of course most of them will be based on your work experience and qualifications, so the preparation is standard. However, have you thought … [Read more...]
5 ideas that will help you make your next career choice and get you a better job
If you are at a career crossroads you are often slightly confused about the next steps you should take. Should your career path continue in the same vein as it is now or, are you totally dissatisfied and disillusioned, burnt out or just out of work and do not know what to do next? Whatever your … [Read more...]
Top tip on how to secretively job search with Open Candidates
The Open Candidates feature means you can discreetly job search without your boss finding out. All serious active job seekers need a profile on LinkedIn and now Open Candidates will allow recruiters to contact you on LinkedIn without alerting your place of work. Recruiters will know that … [Read more...]
How to beat the Applicant Tracking System
Applicant Tracking Systems are not new With the advent of the internet, it is now easier than ever to apply for jobs and there is no excuse for not finding suitable vacancies on the diverse recruitment sites, whether they are industry specific, recruitment agencies or general job boards. However, … [Read more...]
How To Solve The Biggest Problems With CV
Your CV is one of the most important documents that you will ever draft and one that will be the first point of contact with your next employer. Your CV must present you at your best. It is a showcase of your knowledge, skills and experience. Many of the CVs that are presented in response to … [Read more...]
How a Strong Job Search Strategy sets you apart from other Candidates
For a job search to be successful, you need to have a strategy. It's a full-time job getting a job and having a job search plan is essential. The job search strategy should include: Where do you want to work? What is the best location that has the most commercial opportunities for you. … [Read more...]
10 self-report exercises to promote your job search
One of the many strategies for job searching is having relevant and up-to-date information about yourself so that you can align yourself with job adverts and employers within your professional field. It takes hard work and diligence to prepare well for your job search and often this task is … [Read more...]
Get your career back on track
Is your career at a stand still or worst, are you at a loss at what to do next? Have you lost your way? It is easy to lose your way, be stuck in a rut or just be confused about what you want to do with your life when it come to working. You might have ideas and there may be close family and … [Read more...]
