by Debra Mills | Jan 5, 2015 | Career Development, Job Hunting
Alongside the headlines desponding of the economic slump and the diminishing number of graduate jobs, job-seeking graduates are bombarded by job-hunting clichés in the press. These include the importance of relevant work experience and transferable skills to...
by Debra Mills | Jan 5, 2015 | Letters
There has been a lot of debate about whether a cover letter is needed when applying for a job. Sometimes, the application information will state that a cover letter is required and sometimes it is not mentioned. For on-line applications, a very similar document, such...
by Debra Mills | Jan 5, 2015 | Career Development, Job Hunting
We’ve all heard the old adage ‘smile and the world smiles back at you’ and it’s quite true. I once knew of a man who went to a job interview and from the moment he got out of the car in the large parking lot in front of a multi-story large...
by Debra Mills | Jan 5, 2015 | Career Development, Job Hunting
Total student loan debt in the United States now exceeds $1.2 trillion, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The Institute of College Access and Success estimates that one in 10 graduates has $40,000 or more in student loan debt, while the average...
by Debra Mills | Jan 5, 2015 | Career Development
Despite the cost of tuition, a college degree continues to pay huge dividends for professionals. The U.S. Department of Treasury notes that a degree provides an impressive 80 percent chance of improving your economic status over the course of your career. But if you...
by Debra Mills | Jan 5, 2015 | Career Development, CV Writing Tips
What to put in your CV when starting your career Whether you are looking for an accounting job or one in the service industry, you will notice that employers are often looking for people with relevant experience. If you are a career starter who is without experience,...
by Debra Mills | Oct 3, 2014 | Career Development
Young graphic design graduates have a wide variety of careers waiting to be explored. The first step to choosing a career in graphic design is to understand where your talents lie and what interests you. Below are some of the options you can choose from. Brand...
by Debra Mills | Sep 13, 2014 | Career Development
Are you very interested in and passionate about machines, especially motorcycles? Congratulations! You’re a gearhead! You can join the ranks of Malcolm Forbes, publisher of Forbes Magazine and member of American Motorcyclist Association’s Hall of Fame; Robert...
by Debra Mills | Jun 15, 2014 | CV Writing Tips
Keep in mind that your CV or resume is the documentation of your career achievements, as well as your life accomplishments. However, it is not your full autobiography. Maximise the number of potential employers that call you to a job interview by focusing on their...
by Debra Mills | Mar 26, 2014 | Job Hunting
Any of us can become victims of identity theft, but job seekers may be especially vulnerable because, as The Ladders.com career website points out, many candidates for employment are willing to provide any information requested by a prospective employer that might...
