Category: Job Search and Interviews

Keep Calm and Carry On Applying: Why the Job Hunt Isn’t So Scary

It's time to look for a new job – how are you feeling? Nervous? Daunted? Lacking confidence? It's only natural to feel a…

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Get Back into the Job Hunt Game

For whatever reason, some of us feel a little rusty when it comes to looking for and securing a new job. Perhaps you…

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The Awkward Business of Getting Time Off Work for Interviews

Job hunting while you're still employed in your current role isn't the easiest of tasks. Sneaking away on your lunch break to check…

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The Secret to Building Rapport with Your Interviewer

“Rapport is power.” - Tony Robbins Have you ever met someone and felt a certain connection or click right away? You quickly come…

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CV Formatting Faux Pas: What to Avoid

Are you embarking on a new career path? Has that amazing promotion finally become available at work? Or are you simply looking for…

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Attitude Can Make or Break Your Success

We all want success, right? Being able to monitor attitude is a vital step that we can all take towards reaching our full…

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Connecting on LinkedIn: The Unwritten Rules

We all know that LinkedIn is the go-to site for managing and growing our professional networks. With more than 390 million members, there's…

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How to Create a Great Graduate CV

Creating a great graduate CV is often the first step in any graduate's job hunt. Your CV is crucial in securing you an…

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How to Put your Best Foot Forward in your New Job

So, you had the interview, followed our top tips and you got the job – great! You obviously made a good first impression with…

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Interviews: Make them Remember You

How long does it take to make a first impression? Just one-tenth of a second. When you are looking for a new job…

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How to Turn Down a Job Offer

Look at you, high-flyer! After what felt like an eternity of CVs, applications, situational tests, competency questions and interviews, you've found yourself in…

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How to Assess Your Job Offer

Well done! All your hard work job hunting has paid off and you now have an offer, but are you going to accept…

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Received a Job Offer? Don’t Ask These Questions!

Receiving a job offer is always exciting news and naturally you may have a few more questions in mind before signing on the…

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What Your Hobbies Say About You

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The 'About Me' or 'Hobbies and Interests' sections on a job application seem innocent enough, don't they? Think again. What you include in…

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How to Beat the Job Search Blues

It's not always easy to find a job. Yes, there are thousands of them out there, but only a small proportion of those…

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How Social Media Photos Affect Your Job Search

Did you know that when people view a photo of you, they form an impression within 1/10 of a second? It's very likely…

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Can You Improve Your LinkedIn Profile?

The vast majority of professionals now have a presence on LinkedIn and those that don't could be missing out on an extremely valuable…

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Why Job Seekers Need to be More Visible on Social Media

Job seekers are often reminded about how damaging their social media can be. When you apply for a job employers and recruiters will…

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What Weird Interview Questions Really Mean

There are a lot of predictable questions that you can prepare for when attending a job interview: What are your strengths? What are…

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Following Up On Job Applications – Our Top Tips

Sending your CV off to a number of companies and receiving no response is understandably disheartening. However, instead of holding out hope for…

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