Often overlooked, the self-employment option for graduates could come to the fore in the current recruitment climate… As the year continues to fly by, we are fast approaching June, the month that will see thousands of new graduates entering an extremely difficult job market with little hope of success if recent news is anything to… Read More »Self employment: an option students need to consider
The following is given as a guide to improving your interview technique. You need to convince the interviewer that you are the best possible person for the job. Before you enter the interview room, you are just another name on the list. Make sure that by the time you come out, yours is the only… Read More »5 quick interview tips you need
It doesn’t matter whether you’re writing a CV from scratch or if you’re updating your old one – you should never create a CV on your own. If you want to get ahead of the competition and stand out from the crowd, the creation of your CV needs additional help and shouldn’t rely on just… Read More »Why you should never write a CV on your own
With so much competition for every job vacancy, job seekers have to work extra hard to make their CV and cover letter stand out from the pile. Recruiters spend just a few seconds skimming over CVs and filtering them into a ‘yes’ ‘no’ pile, with the no pile quickly finding its way to the shredding… Read More »3 ways to catch a recruiter’s attention
Did you know that the average time the hiring manager takes over reading a CV is about 20-30 seconds? With so little time being spent you can understand how important it is to make a great first impression. Your CV has to have the ‘X-Factor’ if you want to stand a chance of getting an… Read More »How to write a CV that makes a great first impression
Custom writing your CV for a specific job advertisement will give you a far better chance of gaining an interview. There should be no corners cut when you also consider applying for more than one role – even if it has the same job title. Each company is different and although the roles may look… Read More »Why you should tailor your CV to each job
We’ve all been guilty of making this huge mistake when writing our CV, and that mistake is to simply list all of our previous work experience including the tasks and responsibilities. In such a competitive job market you have to be ahead of the game, and a list is just not going to be enough… Read More »How to make your work history shine when writing a CV
There may be a number of different reasons why you have a gap in your employment history. Understanding how to tackle this potential issue is the key to ensuring you don’t affect your chances of an interview. Whether it was a personal health issue, a family matter, or even a gap year; there are effective… Read More »The best way to explain a gap in your CV
The most common place to find a job is to search online through an agency. It’s quick and simple, and only requires a few search options to present you with a list of available work. You are then required to upload your CV to their website which will then be passed on to the employer.… Read More »The benefits to handing your CV in person to the manager
A cover letter is something which is often absent when applying for a job, as most job seekers focus solely on their CV. However, those that do attach a cover letter can already be one step ahead of the competition. What is a cover letter and why is it so important? A cover letter is… Read More »Why should a cover letter accompany your CV or résumé?