First impressions count – especially when you are applying for a new job. Some positions can attract hundreds of applications. Impressing employers from the second they pick up your CV is critical to get to the next stage. But there’s so much advice out there that it can be hard to know where to start. CV writing can feel overwhelming …
After a few weeks of relaxation, family time and over-indulgence, January provides a bit of a reset. If, like many others, the new year marks the beginning of your job search, it can be hard to know how to keep track of it all. Here’s our top job search tips to help you have a productive, streamlined, and stress-free New …
January is a time of action. We can all relate to the “New Year, New Me” mentality – the opportunity to make changes is always exciting! To kick off the New Year, many people decide that they want to get a new job. This could be: – Moving to a new company – Securing a more senior position – Switching …
The job market changes every year, but the last few years have seen some radical shifts take place. Luckily for you, the current trends seem to favour jobseekers. Are you on the lookout for a new job next year, or considering dipping your toes into the market? Here are the key job market trends for 2022 to keep an eye …
Your professional profile is the section that should sit at the top of your CV underneath your contact details. This is your elevator pitch and your chance to showcase your skills and expertise which are relevant to the role and should grab the attention of the reader and encourage them to read the remainder of your CV. It is therefore …
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 …