To fee or not to fee
The phone rings and it is a business wanting to know who we have 'on our books'. Recruitment Company: Sure thing, of course we can help you but before we send you resumes can we find out a little bit
Short & Sharp Resumes – the key to passing go
Are you having trouble passing 'go' and securing an interview? You are an interesting person with a story to tell, right? Unfortunately the reality is Hiring Managers are inundated with CV’s from the minute they advertise a role, so they often scan
7 seconds is all it can take
As human beings, we are programmed to judge from first impressions. According to studies, our opinion of someone is formed within the first 7- 17 seconds. These opinions can be used to your advantage with an understanding of impression management.
Searching (S) – Wondering (W) – Openness (O) – Tenacity (T)
When we think about a SWOT analysis most people will think about this in a business context, but how many people actually apply this matrix to their own personal life? Whether you’re going for a job interview, thinking about a
I was sitting, waiting, wishing
You have just come out of a job interview which has gone really well. You’re excited about the position because you can see yourself working at a great company with a great team of people. So what do you do
I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work
Developing Resilience and a Positive Focus It's inevitable that we will fall short in achieving our objectives from time to time or be faced with circumstances that are beyond our control. How we view adversity and stress strongly affects how
What is your body language saying about you?
When you meet someone for the first time your body language speaks louder than your actual words and your visual presentation can make or break a first impression.
Have you got what it takes?
So you see a job advertisement for a role that you know you’d be great for. You get your resume and covering letter together and click apply. You wait with anticipation to hear back so that you can explain how
You’re a STAR; how to answer those tricky behavioural questions
Interviewing can be nerve-racking, even for a seasoned professional. The main point of the interview process is to provide hiring managers with the opportunity to see if you have the required skills and competencies for the role. Most interviews will
Mirror mirror on the wall; who’s the best jobseeker of them all?
Looking for work can be a full time job in itself and it’s hard to know if you’re doing it well. Sure, when you get call backs and interviews you have a general indication of how you’re going in the