Job Rejection: How to Cope and What to Do Next.
Rejection is, unfortunately, a part of any career search and one that most if not all of us will experience at least once in our lifetime. It can come in many forms, from rejection after an application or interview to losing a job or being made redundant. Rejection can be difficult to deal with and leave your confidence feeling knocked, so what next? This article aims to address the way you are feeling and help convert those feelings into actions that will help you move on from your rejection and continue in a positive way. Aim to understand why you were rejected but don’t over-analyse. Whether you were rejected from an application or let go at work, it is important to always seek feedback where possible to find out where you went wrong and how you can...
Graduate Trainee Schemes; Are They for You?
After graduating, many of us find ourselves unsure of what the next step may be. This may be especially true if you find yourself wanting to take a career path slightly different to the one you had in mind when you first went to university, or if you are just looking for a way in to a particularly competitive career. Graduate trainee schemes can be a great avenue to explore when looking for a way to start your career. This article will explore the benefits of graduate trainee schemes to help you decide if it is the right avenue for you. Full training will be given on the job. As the position is for a trainee, you can obviously expect full training in your position at the company. This means there is little to worry about in terms of your own experience or...
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Temping
Temporary work is a great opportunity for those looking to gain some experience or money in the short term. Many of those looking for work, particularly recent graduates and young people may also find that temping actually helps to lead to a permanent job. If you are unsure of where you want to go with your career, temping can be a great choice so that you can still earn money while you study, for example. Here we will discuss the benefits of working as a temp, and why it might be worth considering as an alternative to a permanent role; Temping allows you to learn skills in the short term that you can add to your C.V. As a temp, you can bolster your C.V with several different skills learned through your temporary jobs (as well as the work experience, which...
5 Ways To Cope With Interview Nerves
Interview nerves are a common problem for people who are seeking work. You’re more than likely to feel a little nervous before every interview, so how can you deal with them? There are a few ways you can calm your pre-interview nerves and make yourself feel that little bit more prepared. In this article, we will explore 5 tips on how to keep yourself calm and ready so that you are on top form for the big day. Do your research It is always important to make sure you research the company you are interviewing for ahead of time so that you feel knowledgeable and prepared for any interview questions. Feeling ready for those interview questions will make you feel more confident that you are right for the job, which is very important as the interviewer will like...
6 Common CV Mistakes You Want To Avoid
Nothing is more important while job hunting than having a CV that will capture the intrigue of a potential employer. Your CV is your first impression, and your chance to impress the reader, and earn yourself an interview. If you make mistakes in your CV it could cost you the chance of that all important interview. When writing our own CV’s we always check spelling and grammar, that is just a given as we all know how unprofessional spelling mistakes and bad grammar can make us look. But it goes deeper than that, there are many other mistakes that we can easily make and not realise just how damaging they can be. Here are 6 mistakes that are very common and can prevent you from getting an interview. Blah Blah Blah It’s important that in your CV you expose as many...
Salary Negotiation – Its Never Too Late
Recruitment Avenue work hard to help people through the recruitment process, but today we want to tackle an issue that falls outside of the recruitment process but might help you to avoid it. No one likes to talk “Money” and no one likes rejection and confrontation. So the thought of approaching your manager and asking for a higher salary can be a daunting experience. This is why many people who are underpaid, often stay that way. Anything for a quiet life some might say, but for real job satisfaction it is important to be on a salary that adequately reflects your skills and hard work. So if you are new to your role, the last thing you want is to upset the boss by asking for more money. Its review time, it’s the first time you will get to sit with your boss and...