Useful Help and Advice about CVs, Job Applications & Interviews
Your CV
Guidelines on preparing you CV. What to include, and how to present information
How to present your employment history in your CV
The employment history section is one of the most important within your CV and shouldn’t just be a list of places you have worked.
» read morePreparing your CV
CV’s should be classed as a summary document that can be easily read and understood by the recruiter
» read moreWhat NOT to include in your CV
Our top tips for ‘what not to include’ and keep your CV to two A4 pages
» read moreWriting your CV
Your CV is likely to be the first impression you make on a potential employer and will determine your success in attaining an opportunity to attend interview. The following section provides a concise overview of what information prospective employers will look for and assess when screening and selecting applicants for interview
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Applying for the job
Guidelines on application forms
Filling Out Application Forms
Candidates are sometimes required to apply for a job using a form rather than a CV and will be used by the recruiter to compare applicants on a like-for-like basis. Forms can be daunting and time consuming, so allow plenty of time and follow these five steps
» read moreHow to Write a Covering Letter
As you read through the recruitment pages, you’ll notice that candidates are often asked to also send in a covering letter with their CV. You may consider this unnecessary or a waste of time and paper, but this letter can be just as important as the CV itself.
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The interview
The Job Interview: Guidelines on preparing for the interview and the Interview itself
Answering tough Interview Questions
It would almost be impossible to prepare for every question that may arise at an interview, but with a little planning you could cover the ones that can prove to be particularly tricky
» read moreInterview Techniques
Unfortunately, having an excellent career track record and skillfully drafted CV to match, isn't enough to secure any position you apply for, but both these elements when done correctly should get you an invite to interview.
» read morePreparing for an Interview
Congratulations you got the interview! You only get one chance to make a good impression, so it’s imperative to get it right.
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Redundancy
Practical guides about coping with the various aspects of redundancy
The emotional side of redundancy
Until redundancy affects you directly you are unlikely to know how you will react and cope
» read moreThe practical side of redundancy
A quick guide to redundancy
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Using an employment agency effectively
One of the quickest routes to employment is to use the services of an expert in the form of a recruitment consultancy
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How to Resign Painlessly
Congratulations you’ve been offered a new role, now its time to hand in your resignation
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