by Debra Mills | May 22, 2012 | Job Hunting
Getting a job is one of the hardest tasks you will need to complete. You go through all the hard work of gaining qualifications and sitting down and searching the web or newspapers looking for “jobs” only to suffer knock backs and become increasingly...
by Debra Mills | May 20, 2012 | CV Writing Tips
Reference Sheets According to a 2010 Society for Human Resource Management survey, 76% of the organisations they asked conduct reference checks on job candidates. Are you one of the many job seekers who don’t know who should be listed as a reference? Do you know how...
by Debra Mills | May 20, 2012 | CV Writing Tips
Why Get LinkedIn? LinkedIn is the top social networking website for job seekers. According to Hitwise, it is currently the most visited UK recruitment site. As Jeff Weiner, CEO of LinkedIn, explains it, “Post a full profile and get connected to the people you trust....
by Debra Mills | Apr 16, 2012 | CV Writing Tips
Findability Factors for your CV You have heeded all the advice on CV content and format. You have uploaded your CV to the top job boards. You are waiting to be found. Increase the chances that your CV will be found by recruiters looking for your skills and experience...
by Debra Mills | Apr 16, 2012 | Job Hunting
Your job in the charity sector If making a difference in the world is important to you, consider a new, exciting, challenging and rewarding position within the charitable sector, also called the third sector. It may not be ‘all about the money, money, money’ for you,...
by Debra Mills | Mar 12, 2012 | CV Writing Tips
Job hunting is never fun, especially in times such as this. You may be able to find a job in London, but if you live in one of the UK’s smaller towns then finding anything better than waiting tables or bar work can be a complete nightmare. Recruitment companies...
by Debra Mills | Mar 12, 2012 | Job Hunting
Many people spend some time temping at one time or another in their lives. From graduates looking for a full-time job to parents looking to get back into the workplace, temping can be hugely useful and has many benefits. Read on to find out more. Get experience One of...
by Debra Mills | Feb 27, 2012 | CV Writing Tips
Transform your North American résumé into a UK-style CV Back in 1887, the British writer, Oscar Wilde wrote … “we have really everything in common with America these days, except, of course, language.” It is still true today so if you want the information in...
by Debra Mills | Dec 24, 2011 | CV Writing Tips
German-style CV If you are writing an English CV for a position in Germany / Deutschland, here are a few tips: Include a cover sheet with your name, address, telephone number, and email address on the top right side and your place of birth, date of birth, nationality,...
by Debra Mills | Jun 14, 2011 | Letters
“You have been unsuccessful in this instance.” Dreaded words, but it does not need to be the end. When you have received a rejection letter after an interview, you could ask for feedback in order to learn from the experience. Feedback Letter Template Get...
