Posts by Hannah1

When looking for work, relocating is often an option that needs to be considered carefully, especially if you are a recent graduate or young person. There are many different things that need to be considered when looking to relocate for a job, so in this article we will discuss these things and hopefully establish whether relocating is the right move for you.   How far away are you moving? If you are only relocating to the next city over from where you already live, it may not feel like you are moving at all. However, the further away from home you are moving, the more you need to consider seriously whether you are happy to take the job. Once you have moved, you have essentially committed to this job entirely, so make sure you are 100% happy with your...

So you have all your answers prepared for the questions the interviewer will be asking you but you know the ‘do you have any questions for me?’ question is coming and you still don’t know what you should be asking them. What do you need to know? What if the interviewer has already answered most questions about the role that you would want answers to and you can’t think of anything? This article will go through a few ideas on questions to ask the interviewer if you’re stuck.   Why has the role become available? Who was the previous employee for this role and how did they fit into the team? Was there a reason they left/it didn’t work out? This question will put the interviewer on the back foot; they now have to explain why the previous employee no longer works...

When we are unemployed, we often forget the importance of looking professional when job hunting. It’s easily overlooked as being unimportant because we imagine that our experience and education are all that matters and of course, it can be argued that appearance shouldn’t mean anything and these are the only things that should matter. However it is indisputable that looking professional helps create a good first impression on a potential employer. Looking professional can be easily achieved by buying a nice suit for men or shirt/ladies trousers combination and will not only make you more employable, it will make you feel better about your chances for getting a job. Whether it’s handing in your C.V to a local supermarket or attending a job interview, here are our...

Video C.V’s are becoming more and more popular in the digital age, with everyone having access to a video camera in their pocket employers are looking to potential employees to be more creative with their C.V. and stand out. So why is a video C.V. so impressive? This article will look at 3 reasons you should make a video C.V. and why they will make you stand out from the crowd.   1. They’re personal. A video C.V. is as personal as a C.V. can get; it puts you in a vulnerable position and allows the employer to see your mannerisms, your confidence and your passion. Use a video C.V. to show off your skills and your belief in yourself because that is what the employer is going to be looking for. Practice in the mirror to make sure you don’t look too nervous;...

There are many things that an employer will ask you in an interview or that an application form will ask you for when applying for a job but what your personal skills/traits are can mean the difference between an employable person and an unemployable one. These traits are aspects of your professional personality that are relevant to your abilities to work efficiently and professionally. This article will look at some of the top traits you might want to incorporate into your professional identity to help you get a job.   1. Punctuality Punctuality is extremely important to employers as it shows that you are reliable. This trait should not only be included in your C.V and application but shown through action; for example arriving early to your interview....