Job search strategy has changed over the years. Whether you are a recent graduate, an experienced professional or a career changer, it is worth noting these five strategies when searching for your next job. Reflection It is important to reflect on your present situation and the past. What does your…>
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How To Beat ‘Imposter Syndrome’
How do you know that you have imposter syndrome? The imposter syndrome is a state of mind, a psychological phenomenon. It is when you have accomplished something huge but don’t permit yourself to recognise it. Remember you are not alone. The highest achievers often feel it too. Some even say…>
The Positive Side of Rejection
…and How It Can Help You Achieve Better Things In Your Career. Getting a rejection letter, whether it is your first, or 100th, never gets any easier. There is a common human tendency to take it personally. I know that when I get a rejection, it often eclipses a great…>
The Essential Guide To Confidence In a Job Interview
The job market can be competitive. However, there are plenty of things you can do to express your confidence and showcase just how worthy you are of being the chosen candidate and offered a job interview. Here are just a few tips to boost your confidence and give you a…>
Best CV Proofreading Techniques And Tools
Writing your best CV is a nerve-wracking business. You want it to stand out from all the other CVs your potential employer is going to read. You need them to see just why they should hire you. It’s a tough world out there for job hunters though, and you need…>
5 Phrases To Avoid On Your CV
Phrases to avoid on your CV can be tackled very simply by omitting clichéd and generic wording and phrasing at ALL costs. You will run the risk of coming across as boring, unimaginative and fall into the “meaningless waffle” category. What we know is you only have a finite amount…>
How To Write A Personal Statement
A personal statement is usually situated at the top of a cv under your personal information and is one of the first sections of a cv that the reader will come across. You have a limited amount of time to make an impact on the reader (no more than 30…>
Skills CV Example
Either of the Classic CV or Skills CV formats can be used for any application for many jobs including managerial, professional, administration and any other non-academic job. Please see our Classic CV guidelines for more information, and download the Classic CV template here. PETER SMITH 10 Royal Street, Benkton, Yorkshire…>
Refresh Your CV
How often do you refresh your CV? Do you only make small adjustments to your CV once a job deadline is quickly approaching.? In a rush to post the CV, it’s tempting to force in your last job at the top and hope for the best. Forgetting to refresh your…>