As a job seeker, it is essential to have a LinkedIn profile as your window for opportunity. Your profile needs to be dressed accordingly and LinkedIn now gives each member the chance portray themselves as best they can. Starting from the top: LinkedIn tips to having the best profile possible … [Read more...]
Is the value of the CV being buried by advances in technology?
For a long time now, the CV has been at the centre of any job application, recruiters charged with scrutinising them, and potential employees ensuring that their chances for employment are well represented in their personal documents. However, is the CV on its way out as technology takes over and … [Read more...]
Develop branding – do you know who you are?
Nowadays our world, both personally and in business, is governed by the internet which is reflected in a staggering statistic that there are 3.5 billion queries entered into Google on a daily basis, which makes branding a vital component of any successful enterprise. Branding yourself or your … [Read more...]
The essential tool kit for the discerning job seeker
“It's a job to get a job”, the common phrase that most diligent job seekers will hear time and time again. It is tough job searching and it can be a relentless and thankless task. So, how can you make your job hunting not only effective but successful? Preparation is the best method for a job … [Read more...]
Job searching – what is your USP?
Does everyone have a unique selling point (USP)? As a job seeker, you will have gone through some serious self-exploration to understand your strengths, knowledge and experience and what you want from your next job. Most importantly, you need to discover what makes you unique and how best you can … [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...]
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...]
Designing your collateral: job search correspondence
Cover Letters and Other Job Search Correspondence Job search is a job in itself, and preparation, planning and research are all part of the process that takes time and some effort. Correspondence is occasionally left to the last minute when it deserves some careful thought and activity. … [Read more...]
9 things you need to know about yourself before you start job searching
Job searching is a challenging time. Even when you think you know what you want to do, and you are sure that you have the skills and expertise to find a new job, there is always a little bit more to think about. Changing jobs or starting out on your career requires plenty of preparation and … [Read more...]
To see or be seen – social media for job seekers
The advent of social media means that all our lives are becoming more and more transparent. As a serious job seeker or job changer, what should you be aware of? Employers used to just read applications and CV and, then make an informed decision about short-listing and invitations to … [Read more...]
