There you are, out of your university education and thrust into the fast-paced world of business. You’re working your way up the ladder, but there’s one kink in your trajectory – your qualifications and experience aren’t quite enough to nab those top jobs. It happens to so many of us in the world of work,...Read More
Mastering your CV – 1 Hour online audio and visual course held in April 2014 by CV Expert Nikki Hutchison. FOR WORKING PROFESSIONALS WHO ARE READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN THEIR CAREER BUT FINDING IT A CHALLENGE TO SELL THEMSELVES IN THE CONTENT OF THEIR CV. Is your CV holding you hostage from...Read More
“Letters are above all useful as a means of expressing the ideal self; and no other method of communication is quite so good for this purpose…” – Elizabeth Hardwick Throughout the job seeking process there are a number of opportunities for you to stand out from your competition by ensuring that you send a letter....Read More
Have you ever been in the position when you have seen the perfect job only to be put off applying after reading the requirements for the role? Research informs us that when looking for new job opportunities women will only generally apply if they match at least 80% of the job requirements whereas men will...Read More
My personal opinion is that I wouldn’t encourage individuals to include any personal interests or hobbies within the content of their CV unless they can create the WOW factor. My main reason for this, should the interviewer share the same interest they may not be overly impressed if a) You’re unable to compete to their...Read More
Yes, No , Maybe? Since the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 made age discrimination illegal in the recruitment process it has been advisable NOT to include your date of birth on your CV however, it can still be fairly obvious to the reader of your CV as to how old you are just by looking...Read More
With an incredibly competitive job market throughout the entire country, you’ve got to do more than ever before to secure that job. Applications for every job are increasing and this means if you don’t stand out, you might not make it past the shortlisting stage. The sheer number of CV’s an employer has to go...Read More
“Don’t mistake activity with achievement.” John Wooden An Achievement is the result of your hard work, it’s those occasions when you have gone beyond the expectations of your role. In other words you are paid to do a job but where do you add value to retain it? If you knew that at the end...Read More
We all at some time or other find ourselves applying for a job or a course. This blog is going to give you a few tips for writing your CV and improving your ability to manage yourself in an interview situation. When you are applying for a course or job, ask yourself why you are...Read More
