Job hunting advice
Tips from career experts on how to make the most of your job hunting including practical advice on writing a CV to the skills required to handle your interviews.
CVs:
CV writing tips
A good CV is an essential tool for anyone on the job market, whether you are looking to develop a career with an existing employer or seek pastures new as it lays down on paper what you have to offer a potential employer.
Recruiter tips on writing CVs
Some helpful tips specifically from recruiters when you are writing your CV.
The seven deadly CV sins
Every autumn, an avalanche of CV s from bright-eyed graduates thunders on to recruiters’ desks. Jay Scott –– looks at what goes wrong.
Adapt your CV for each application
When you begin to put together your CV it’s ok to start with a conventional style, however once you've got the basics in place it’s time to personalise.
Do's and don'ts of writing covering letters
If you're about to put together your covering letter, look over this Do’s and Don'ts checklist. If you follow our advice you'll have recruiters praising you in no time!
Completing application forms
The application form is your first point of contact with a prospective employer and with that in mind it is very important that you use these few sheets of paper to your best advantage.
Job search:
Career centres: how they can help
Every university and town has its own career centre, and this is a great place for work-related help that can often be overlooked.
Finding out about SMEs
You are more likely to get your first job with a company you haven't heard of yet; one that is an SME (Small and Medium sized Enterprise).
10 steps to finding employment after graduation
Remember that a degree in itself is no longer enough to stand out from the crowd. You're competing with thousands of other graduates – think about what differentiates you.
Active job search routes
There are a number of routes open to you to actively search for the job you are looking for.
The hidden job market
Are you focusing your job hunt on publicly advertised positions? If so, then you are limiting yourself to just 20% of the jobs out there. Advertised positions are just the tip of the iceberg, because 80% of jobs are never advertised.
Hints on finding employment abroad
There are many reasons for working abroad – a love of travel, a skill for languages or perhaps you want to broaden your horizons with a couple of years of international work experience.
Interviews:
How to handle interviews
Be clear about what the recruiters are looking for and find some fresh words to describe yourself and what you have to offer.
Ten top interview tips
Be on time and get the right location Public transport and traffic is never predictable so always allow more than enough time. Aim to be early as there is no harm waiting in a near-by café. If you are unsure how long it will take you, do a practice run and make sure you know where it is you are actually going!
Recruitment tests - an introduction
A quick introduction to some of the tests you may come across in your recruitment and selection process.
How to get the most out of psychometric tests
No matter which career path you choose, whether you're thinking of becoming an engineer in the RAF or a consultant in the energy sector, you will come across some type of formal assessment in your career.
Tips on body language at interviews
So, you've finally got your interview and you've prepared for all the questions they could possibly ask - you are ready to go. However, have you considered or are you even conscious of what your body language may be telling potential employers about you?
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