If you’re sending out countless resumes but still aren’t getting any responses, it’s time to take a good, hard look over what you’ve been sending out. Are you committing one of these common cover letter or resume mistakes that are apt to make you appear unprofessional? Top 5 Common Resume Mistakes: 1. You’ve Missed Errors Even if […]
Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a commentHave you been spending a lot of time unsuccessfully hunting for a new job? Do you want to make your job searching more efficient and rewarding? Then maybe it’s time to reevaluate how you’ve been searching, and applying for jobs. Job hunting can be a tough task as job seekers are usually up against countless […]
Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a commentOne of the main goals of every startup CEO is to assemble a team of people that can do the job well. However, finding the right recruiters is often more challenging than anything, which is why a lot of CEOs decide to do the recruiting themselves. And if you think it’s a bit unusual, just […]
Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a commentThink you know exactly what a recruiter wants to see on your resume? Probably not. The down and dirty reality is that most job hunters rely on flowery, subjective language that actually says – and does – little in the way of giving the employer any real substance. Given that the average recruiter looks at […]
Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a commentSolo travel can be an extremely exciting and fulfilling adventure to undertake, however travelling alone can also be daunting as you’re often far away from the security and familiarity of home. In this article we look at some of the best and safest places around the world for female solo travel. Japan Japan is an […]
Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a commentYou may be feeling elated because you’ve been offered a new job, or perhaps it is your first foray into full-time employment. If the salary stacks up and it’s what you want to do, shouldn’t you just skim the more detailed aspects of your employment contract and simply sign up? Well, no. It’s always best […]
Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a commentAt a recent careers fair, I spent the day talking to students about work experience schemes offered by the Careers and Employability Service. Time after time, these similar questions came up: “If I don’t get an internship is it going to affect my chance of getting a job in the future?” “Do I need to […]
Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a commentAn interview is a discussion in person, by phone or online, between you and an employer. The employer wants to see if you’re the right person for the job. You’ll get the chance to make a good impression and show the employer what you have to offer. You can also see if the job is […]
Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a commentSpread your job search as wide as possible, as there are lots of places to look. On this page you can read about the main sources of advertised vacancies. Remember that many jobs aren’t advertised at all, so you’ll have to use networking to find out about them by word of mouth. The internet When looking for […]
Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a commentThe days of degree or bust are long gone. There are alternative ways into the workforce these days. Absolutely I would say to my own kids to consider them.” The words of a successful business person who never went to uni? Motivation from an educator encouraging their charges to look at all routes post-school? Maybe […]
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