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3 things to take to a job interview

January 26, 2020December 20, 2019 by Rachel Green

‘Fail to prepare – prepare to fail’ is a well known motto which applies to most things – especially job interviews. You cannot hope to do your best if you do nothing before the interview and just turn up hoping to tackle their difficult questions. The more you plan and prepare for the most common … Read more3 things to take to a job interview

3 reasons why your CV will fail to get an interview

February 20, 2020November 21, 2019 by Rachel Green

A Curriculum Vitae is the go to document for every employer wanting to find out who has what it takes to join their company. The hiring manager has the unenviable task of reading through the many applications they receive to try and distinguish which one is the real deal. It isn’t easy, and although it … Read more3 reasons why your CV will fail to get an interview

What is a personal statement?

July 1, 2019 by Rachel Green

We get a lot of questions about personal statements as they cause quite a bit of confusion amongst job candidates. Firstly, it’s important to appreciate that there are two types of personal statements, used for different purposes: Personal statements used by job seekers at the top of their CV Personal statements used by students applying … Read moreWhat is a personal statement?

How you can explain an employment gap on your CV

September 21, 2019June 16, 2019 by Rachel Green

If you’ve been out of work for a couple of weeks, then there is nothing to worry about. Your work experience timeline only has to show months and years for each job, and an employer will not be concerned. However, if you’ve been out of work for a few months then an employer is likely to wonder why.

How to add work experience to a school leavers CV

September 21, 2019June 16, 2019 by Rachel Green

If you’ve recently left school, college or university and are struggling to know what to write on your CV – then read on for some great advice.

The work experience section is going to be the most difficult part to complete, as most recent leavers of education have little to no experience to add. But that doesn’t mean to say this section should be left blank, as we are going to help you get creative.

3 tips to help you give a great job interview

September 21, 2019June 15, 2019 by Rachel Green

If you want to ace the next job interview that comes your way, then you’ve come to the right place. Planning and preparation are the two most valuable things you can do if you want to have a successful interview and stand a great chance of getting the job. But what you need to research and how you prepare for a job interview is where most people need guidance.

You should never ask these 3 questions in a job interview

May 19, 2019 by Rachel Green

A job interview is mainly about answering questions from the employer, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t ask your own. Asking questions about the daily tasks shows you are interested and serious about the role. An employer will always welcome these types of questions, and it will make a positive impression. However, there are … Read moreYou should never ask these 3 questions in a job interview

Here’s how and why you should check your social media before applying for a job

May 19, 2019 by Rachel Green

Most people have some kind of online profile, and with the recent popularity of platforms like Facebook and Twitter it’s difficult to imagine a world without them. But it’s not just our friends and family that read what we have to say and view our pictures. Most employers will now search online for any information … Read moreHere’s how and why you should check your social media before applying for a job