ATS is a word that is continually used across the job market just now and there are a lot of companies out there making job seekers continually question their CV. Of course, you need to be aware of ATS when applying for work, but it is not as scary or as ruthless as some companies claim it to be. Here …
With an increase in organisations opting to deliver job interviews online, applicants don’t only need to learn how to create job-winning answers, they now learn to become experts in video calls. Video calls sound easy. You turn on your computer or phone, speak to the camera and that’s it – or is it? The virtual set up is key to winning job interviews. Most …
It’s crazy to think that you could spend 3 years of your life stressing your way through a University course only to lose out on your dream job role at the end of it. There’s no denying that Uni students have it tough. Sure, there’s the occasional party session and maybe one too many hangovers but studying for exams at …
Although you are still at University or College and might not think you need to worry about LinkedIn, it is really important that you register an account and start to utilise this platform. There are many reasons why LinkedIn can prove to be a valuable platform even as this early stage of your career. You can consistently build your network …
According to Statista, as from June 2021 there are now 4.2million self-employed people in the UK, with more and more people now working as a consultant on various contracts or as a freelancer. This has many benefits with people now realising how much they value flexibility and the opportunity to work for themselves. For those seasoned consultants, you probably have …
Are you one of the many professionals that know you are ready for the next step in your career, but have not yet managed to make that elusive move? It may be the opportunity has not presented itself or any time it does you miss out for some reason: “you don’t have the experience” or “other candidates have done the role before” or “it is …
Many employers had to make their staff redundant during COVID-19 and unfortunately, across some industries this has now resulted in redundancy. This has been the case for many in aviation, travel, and the entertainment industry to name but a few. So how do you explain this in your CV and how do you tailor your CV towards new roles? If you …
As we now start to embrace the virtual space, the art of networking can be very daunting for anyone, especially if you now find yourself seeking work after being employed for a long time or you have started a new job and want to make an impact. This month we had the benefit of collaborating with Lee Foster who runs …
With the job market being more and more competitive at the moment it is vital that your CV or application has a competitive edge. Therefore, showcasing your key achievements will allow you to stand out from the competition while also demonstrating to the recruiter the contribution you have made throughout your career. I have summarised how best to include these …
When applying for a new role, there is often an option to attach or upload a cover letter. Uploading a CV is of course essential. However, there are more and more employers using various platforms to advertise positions where there is an automated cover letter within the application so you can simply attach your CV and hit on apply. So …