When it’s time for your job search to commence, reviewing your CV and checking CV writing tips should be at the top of your list. We all know that it is important to have a properly-formatted and up-to-date CV. However, while we focus our efforts on ensuring our CV looks great to potential employers, it is easy to overlook simple mistakes that could actually be quite damaging to your application. Once you have sent your CV off, this damage is irreversible. Some mistakes are minor grammatical errors and some are just extremely awkward! These mistakes are actually really easy to…
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It is not hard to find job opportunities especially when looking online, but it can be tricky to find the right opportunity for you. The first challenge that any job seeker faces is where to look for jobs. It is always advisable to try a few different sources when you begin your job search. This will enable you to tap into different opportunities and hopefully find a great one that really suits you and what you are looking for. If you are looking for new sources where you can look for jobs then take a look at the top 6…
LinkedIn brands itself and is widely recognised as the professional social network and, therefore, the one that is most influential for your career. However, Twitter is hot on LinkedIn’s heels in chasing the professional market and is quickly earning the respectability that it previously lacked as a valuable career site. There have been a few attempts by social media networks to attract professionals to their sites. Facebook attempted a professional-focused app that you are unlikely to have heard of and Google+ just never seemed to fully take off and get active returning members. Twitter, however, seems to be quickly earning…
If you have an unsuccessful interview for an opportunity that you really wanted, then you can’t help but torture yourself with questions like: Why didn’t they like me? What did I do wrong? Instead of guessing the answers to these questions, you should request interview feedback from the employer so that you can learn from any mistakes you made and move forward with your job search. Being unsuccessful at interview is a part of the job searching process that almost everyone experiences. The important thing to do is try not to let these setbacks knock your confidence. Instead, you should…
It’s not always easy to be eating healthy at work, especially when starting a new job. But, did you know how much starting a new job can pile on the pounds? Embarking on a new career can be a busy time and quite an adjustment. It is unsurprising therefore that your career move can have a negative impact on your health. A recent survey by a national employment provider reveals that half of UK workers have gained weight since commencing their current job and 15% have gained nearly 1.5 stone (9kg) – equivalent to the weight of a large Pug…
If you work in sales and are keen to keep up with innovations and industry insights, then there are a few sales experts that you should keep an eye on. These thought-leaders are hot on digital media and easily accessible for you. In today’s digital age, it is more straightforward than ever for salespeople to network and improve their methods. Perhaps surprisingly, a platform that is abuzz with sales professionals and industry advice is Twitter. Below are some of the most vocal and influential sales experts active on Twitter today. They are well-worth following and will definitely help you keep…
Self-motivation can be hard to maintain, but it is something that all career-driven professionals should be aiming to master. Understanding the psychology of self-motivation is the first step in harnessing its power to make an impact on your career. Scott Geller, a distinguished Professor and Director of the Centre for Applied Behaviour Systems in the Department of Psychology, discusses the psychology of self-motivation in his inspiring TedTalk. Geller believes that we should all be seeking success and the way to truly achieve it is to keep ourselves motivated. As part of his presentation, Geller explores how we can continue to…
Writing a job application letter is often one of the things that job hunters struggle with the most. Whether you are trying to find your first career opportunity or are feeling a bit rusty as you haven’t looked for a new job in a while, the job application letter can be a challenge. However, a covering letter is nothing to worry about if you know the rules of writing one. Take a look at the 7 key steps below to ace your job application letter and put yourself on the right track to success! 1. Format and Structure Your job…
When conducting ourselves at work, in meetings, while making presentations or when attending interviews, we are generally very considered in what we say. However, our employers, colleagues and clients could be taking more from our body language signs than what we actually say. Did you know that the majority of our daily communication is actually non-verbal? Dr. Albert Mehrabian, through conducting numerous studies on nonverbal communication, found that 7% of any message is conveyed through words, 38% through vocal elements, and 55% through nonverbal elements such as facial expressions, gestures, posture, etc. Incredibly, this means that 93% of our communication…
Managing a team of people who do not trust each other is an uphill battle. It is vital to inspire trust in the workplace in order to be able to work well together and be successful. It is the responsibility of a Manager to get their team working well together and on the right track to success. If your team is lacking in trust, then consider these 6 ways to help them build it: 1. Trust your Team You should be leading by example. If you cannot trust your team then you cannot expect them to trust each other. Displaying trust in…
When the university bubble bursts and the real world of work is calling, it’s time for your mission to find graduate jobs to begin! Commencing a job search is often a daunting prospect for graduates who are well aware of the competition that they face in battling for great graduate opportunities. However, even with all those career-hungry graduates out there, you do not need to despair! You have the power to get ahead of the competition and make your job search as easy as possible. These 4 simple steps will help you to find graduate jobs: 1. Start with your…
Just like university exams, you need to conduct research and prepare for your job interview. While you may have thought revision was over and studying was a thing of the past, think again. Interview time is a time for the hard work to continue if you want to be successful and achieve your desired result, a job offer on the table. Here are 7 useful hints and tips that will help you to prepare for your job interview: 1. Research You would not go into an exam without knowing anything about what you were going to be tested on, so…
Graduate starting salaries are usually pretty high on the agenda for recent graduates looking for their first job after university. They have worked hard, earned a good degree and now it is time to reap the financial benefits with a successful and rewarding career. A question that many face at interview is: What are your salary expectations? This question is usually straightforward for someone who has been in an industry for a while and knows the worth of their skills and experience. For graduates, however it can be more tricky. Where are your salary expectations and are they realistic? Some…
The UK Employment Stats 2015 aren’t looking too shabby according to the latest official figures from the Office for National Statistics. The figures show that unemployment is falling, the number of people in work continues to rise and the growth of available vacancies is at its highest since records began. Here are the stats: What do these recent figures mean for job hunters? The UK employment stats 2015 suggest that it is not a bad time to be looking for jobs right now given the growing number of opportunities available. Between January and March 2015 there were 743,000 jobs available,…
The number of graduates considering a career in sales is on the rise. With appealing challenges and often uncapped rewards and benefits, it is hardly surprising that so many graduates are attracted to join the industry. Many sales opportunities now offer graduates a competitive starting salary, commission, a company car, mobile phone and laptop. This usually goes along with getting to dress in a sharp suit and being able to develop valuable skills and business savviness. If you are considering a career in sales and trying to figure out if it is the right kind of role for you, then…
People are the core of any business so making the right choices about hiring people could mean the difference between success and failure. This is why the use of recruitment psychometric tests is so important. A problem that occurs time and time again in businesses is the wrong people in the wrong jobs. These people could be valuable and loyal employees but they are not using their full potential because ultimately the job that they are currently in, is not the best fit for their personality and natural skill-set. This is a problem that is present and damaging to all…
Positive thinking is often dismissed as a soft and fluffy term that has no impact on real life, however many career experts now argue that it can significantly improve how you perform in your career, as well as having a positive impact on numerous other aspects of your life. If you can learn to think positive thoughts then you will unlock your full potential. Modern research supports that, in comparison to their negative counterparts, those that think positive thoughts have: An increased life span Lower rates of depression More effective coping skills A better resistance to the common cold Being…
If you have recently finished your degree or are approaching the end of your studies the question you and your friends and family members will be asking is “what’s next?” What will your graduate career choice be? After 3 years or more of hard study and dedication to one subject, moving out into the “real world” and starting a new career can be both exciting and daunting. If your subject does not point to an obvious career choice then you may find yourself wondering what you can do, what options are open to you? When considering your graduate career choice…