So, you’re baffled. You applied for a job, sent in a well written CV and cover letter, followed up your application and kept an eye on the closing date for applications and yet you were not selected for a job interview. Why? You Didn’t Personalise…
25 Apr In Advice Articles, Job Interviews
Often job vacancies are advertised internally before being opened up to the general public. And if you are working in a company that has an internal vacancy then this can mean that you have exclusive access to a job before anyone else. But just because…
07 Aug In Advice Articles, Looking for a Job
When you are writing a CV and applying for a job, you’ll obviously be thinking about your own application and why you want the job. But to really impress during the application process you should put yourself in the employer’s shoes and try to answer some…
02 Jul In Advice Articles, CV Advice and Tips
Some candidates find themselves facing the frustrating rejection of ‘you are too overqualified for the position’. But can you ever be too overqualified? And what can you do to avoid this situation? If you send your CV template to an employer and you are invited to…
25 Jun In Advice Articles, Looking for a Job
Not every job vacancy will have these, but quite a few will! Instead of just sending your CV template and writing a cover letter, some employers will ask you to fill out an application form. These often look quite daunting as they are usually full of…
31 May In Advice Articles, CV Advice and Tips
Most employers will include an email address with a job advert so you can send your application directly to them at a click of a button. But there are some simple mistakes to avoid to ensure you maximise your chances of securing a job. You…
22 May In Advice Articles, CV Advice and Tips
No matter what job you apply for, you always need to have a positive and approachable attitude. You have probably heard of the old saying – people buy people. And in a lot of cases this is true. You may have the best experience possible,…
05 Jul In Advice Articles, Job Interviews
After creating a CV by using our professional CV templates, you should find your chances of interview are very high. But what happens after the interview stage? It’s important to remember employers will see hundreds of professional CVs every week so it’s vital that you…
02 Mar In Advice Articles, Career Progression
When writing a CV and applying for a job it’s important to not only capture the imagination of the person reading it, but to clearly outline and demonstrate your key skills that make you the right person for the job. It’s crucial to remember this…
25 Jan In Advice Articles, Career Progression