Interview questions: "What’s Your Biggest Weakness?" In our fast-paced, technology-swamped and social-media-regulated world, interviews with prospective employers can be even more daunting than in the past. When many calculate their personal success on the number of ‘likes’ their Facebook posts … [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...]
The 30-60-90-day plan to present at interview
If you want to make the best impression at an interview you need to create a 30-60-90-day plan as part of your preparation. Having a robust 30-60-90-day plan will not only help you gain a job offer but also support you through the transition period once you are in the role. A 30-60-90-day strategy … [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...]
Job interviews
We all know that job searching is all about getting to the interview stage and, at that time, demonstrating you have the skills knowledge and expertise to do the job you are applying for. Job searching is a skill in itself but having been successful in achieving an interview, how do you ensure that … [Read more...]
What do you need to find out about before the interview
One of the most important skills in the job search process is your interview skills. It's a great art to interview successfully and practice will make perfect. Interview preparation Reread the job specifications and your application/CV. Is this really the job you are aiming for. If it is … [Read more...]
Top tips on How to Get a Job
Finding a new job is hard work at the best of times and if you are feeling anxious about the process and how to tackle the task, read on and take note of How to Get a Job in 2015. Nine job searching tips Decide where you want to be and what you want to do. Have a real goal and and set … [Read more...]
The ABC Challenge for job seekers
Are you fed up at work? Perhaps you are returning to work after a career break, recently redundant or just looking for a change. This blog is for you. Bored, unhappy and unfilled? Sometimes it's the smallest things that make your work-life balance acceptable and occasionally it's the biggest … [Read more...]
Defunct employer? How to overcome the problem
Your CV/résumé needs to be as up-to-date and accurate as possible but what do you do if your employer doesn't exist any more. As your career history lengthens it might be that companies or organisations you previously worked for no longer exist. They may have been bought out, re-branded or gone … [Read more...]
