Can Your Social Media Stop You From Getting a Job?
Employers and recruiters use social media screening regularly in the present day to find out more about a candidate and decide whether they are suitable for the job.
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Preparing for a Competency-Based Interview
If you have been invited for a job interview then you are one step closer to securing the role that you have applied for, which is great news! However, it is vital that you prepare for any type of interview, especially a competency-based interview, so that you can confidently show employers how much of a…
How to Explain Redundancy on My CV
How to Explain Redundancy on My CV? Redundancy is nothing to do with you and your skills but rather shows that your previous employer could no longer keep you due to their circumstances.
Job Seeking during Covid-19
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a dramatic impact on many sectors of the economy. Employers have had to close their doors to the public and as a result, many employees have spent the last year either working from home or furloughed. While many more have lost their jobs altogether. These constraints which were imposed in…
5 ways to Increase self-confidence
How do you become the person you would like to be without first being clear on which path to take? Be Self-Aware Being clear on what your strengths and skills are is a strong start on the journey to self-awareness. Making a list of the things you are good at and matching these with skillsets…
5 Top Tips on Creating Your CV
When it comes to applying for any job, your CV is the ticket to get that initial foot in the door and secure an interview – but how do you make sure that your CV is top of the interview pile? Get the basics right There is no wrong way to write a CV, but…
Elevator Pitch
Introducing yourself well sets the stage for a professional conversation especially when meeting a prospective employer. An elevator pitch is a useful tool to use to make introductions simple and ensuring that you communicate effectively.
Tailor your CV
Creating a successful CV is easy once you know-how. In most simple terms it is a case of taking your experience and skills and matching them to the criteria of the job you’re applying for.