5 Common C.V Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Writing a C.V can be difficult for many people as it is hard to know what an employer is looking for. Your C.V is your first impression to your potential employer, so it is important to know how to make it look as good as possible. This can be easy if you know what you should include in your C.V and a wealth of experience and qualifications will greatly improve your chances. That all being said, it is just as easy to make mistakes on a C.V that you aren’t aware of. So what are these mistakes and how can you avoid making them? This article...
read more10 Things to Remember When Starting a New Job
Congratulations! You got yourself a job. So, what next? Well, now it’s time to start said job. Yes, this is scary. So in this article we’re going to talk about the 10 things you need to remember when you start your new job, so that you are fully prepared for your first day. Follow the companies’ dress code Every company has a different dress code. Some have a smart/casual approach, some want you to come to work in a suit and tie and some will have dress down Fridays. This will probably be outlined in the documents you get when you...
read moreTop 5 Tips for Writing a Good Cover Letter and Why it’s Important
When applying for a job, including a cover letter helps you stand out from the crowd. A good cover letter should show that you are intelligent, well spoken, interested in the company and experienced. Cover letters are a great tool for expanding on your C.V, giving the recruiter more of an insight into your personality and dedication to work. Often, when recruiting for graduate level positions, recruiters will only view applications that include a cover letter. Here are our top tips for writing a good quality cover letter; 1. Always be...
read moreTop 10 Interview Questions and How to Answer Them.
So you have made it to interview stage but now you’re unsure what they’re going to ask. How will you know how to respond? What will you do if you don’t know the answer? Don’t panic, in this article we will go over the most common interview questions and how to prepare your answers. Often interviews will follow a very common formula of questions for their field. The aim of this article is to prepare you for the basics, when applying your own knowledge of the field you should find that your answers sound professional and intelligent. 1....
read moreChristmas Parties; the Do’s and Don’ts of Office Festivities
It’s Christmas time, so it’s time for a special article. Today we’re going to talk about office Christmas parties and where it can all go wrong. The following are my top five do’s and don’ts for the office party. DO: Have a good time. The purpose of the office party is not for you to sit in the corner while everyone else has fun. If you drink alcohol, have a few drinks and relax. If you want to dance around with your co-workers to the cheesy Christmas music, have a blast. Remember that everyone is there to...
read moreRelocating: What to Consider Before You Move For a Job
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...
read moreAsking Questions; What Should You Ask the Interviewer?
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...
read moreDressing Professionally: How a Good Suit Can Improve Your Chances at Getting a Job.
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...
read more3 Reasons You Should Have a Video C.V.
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...
read more10 Traits to Make You More Employable
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...
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