Sunday, December 14th, 2008
A Company Focused Interview In an interview, it is almost always a mistake to disparage the company you are leaving. Instead, look at the company’s published information and pick out a few strengths that make valid reasons for wanting to make a change. For example, you could talk about: – how well it’s regarded in
Saturday, December 13th, 2008
Integral, obviously, to career advancement is being employed. At more than one point throughout your career’s lifespan you will have to conduct a job search. And you thought trying to choose a career field was hard. These...
Friday, December 12th, 2008
Mere thinking about writing a CV intimidates everyone. Sometimes, it’s difficult to know which type, where to start, what to include and the best layout. It can seem like an impossible task. To help you with writing...
Wednesday, December 10th, 2008
Without a cover letter, you’re basically relying on your CV to make a big enough impact that the hiring manager will call you for an interview. Sometimes, that’s asking a lot. From demonstrating your communication skills to keeping...
Monday, December 8th, 2008
Brought to you by Wise Owl Business Solutions Test your Microsoft IQ Whether you want to find out what Microsoft computer training level you are at, or simply want to test yourself against your peers, why not...
Sunday, December 7th, 2008
What are skills and why are they important? A skill is something you’ve learned how to do. You’ve probably got lots of skills you’re not aware of. Identifying your skills can help you think about...
Friday, December 5th, 2008
Not knowing how to answer the ‘Why did you leave your last job?’ question during a job interview is daunting. If you have been made redundant or taken voluntary redundancy from your last place of work, it...
Thursday, December 4th, 2008
Remember the 4Ps – PRACTICE, PLAN, PREPARE, PUNCTUAL The interview begins when you walk through the front door of the organisation and ends when you leave – everyone you meet may be asked for their opinion...
Thursday, December 4th, 2008
The ‘Classic’ Combination CV This template allows you to put your experience and education under date ranges so you can combine jobs where you gain similar skills and experiences. Click here to download this template Format – .doc Size...
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008
These are 3 types of CVs: their advantages and disadvantages. They’re discussed so that you as a job seeker can make an informed decision on the best CV for you to use. By Catherine Adenle Explore these...