Our archive of CV tips, advice and employment articles.
We have all heard the expression ‘it’s not over until it’s over’ and this certainly applies to job interviews. Many candidates make the mistake of ‘relaxing’ too soon after their interview and this can leave an interviewer with the wrong impression. An employer’s impression of…
07 Dec In Advice Articles, Job Interviews
Everybody, at some point, will have a gap in their CV. It could be for a few months or it could be for a few years. The important thing is that you explain these gaps to an employer to give yourself a better chance of…
06 Dec In Advice Articles, CV Advice and Tips
Depending on your career path you may be wondering whether to apply for full time jobs or whether to look into freelance opportunities. There are positives and negatives to both roles.
05 Dec In Advice Articles, Looking for a Job
Everyone knows that when preparing for a job interview you must be prepared to answer some difficult questions. But what a lot of interviewees forget is that you need to ask the interviewer some questions too.
02 Dec In Advice Articles, Job Interviews
Getting fired from a job, although not desirable, is actually quite common. Most employees will have been fired at some point throughout their career. It can dent your confidence and leave you feeling low but it shouldn’t stop you from applying for future vacancies.
01 Dec In Advice Articles, Career Progression
When you are hunting for a new job you should always highlight your past achievements. As well as having a good CV template it can be very beneficial to have a portfolio of your work to show a prospective employer. There are many different professions that…
30 Nov In Advice Articles, Looking for a Job
During your job search it can be beneficial to sign up to a recruitment agency to help you find employment. There are a variety that you can send your CV template to – from specialist and niche recruiters to more general/admin companies. Either way it is likely that you will need to go through an interview process with them.
29 Nov In Advice Articles, Job Interviews
It’s only natural to feel nervous when attending job interviews. You are about to meet someone you have never met before, you want to make an impression and you want the job. Most job seekers will feel pressure before the interview process has even begun….
29 Nov In Advice Articles, Job Interviews
There will be times throughout your career that you will find yourself wanting to negotiate a salary increase. This could be because you have been in the role for some time and believe you deserve a salary increase or it could be because you are…
28 Nov In Advice Articles, Career Progression
When compiling your CV there are some key things you should avoid. Avoiding simple mistakes on your CV template will automatically increase your chances of employment. Remember – most employers will simply scan a CV. They don’t have time to pick out details and spot…
25 Nov In Advice Articles, CV Advice and Tips