The big, scary world beyond the cosy comforts of college is a culture shock to every graduate. Competition is fierce for the handful of job opportunities and the old saying is true; the early bird does catch the worm. There is no time to procrastinate or leave job search until the last minute as all the Continued »
An interview is like a first date. You have to leave all your negative baggage at home and concentrate on impressing the person sitting opposite you. Everybody has a past, both negative and positive, but there is a time and a place to let it show. To make sure you don’t send your hiring manager Continued »
A great cover letter is the key to convincing the hiring manager to ask you in for an interview and one step closer to getting the job of your dreams. The human resources department receive hundreds of cover letters when a new vacancy opens up and unfortunately the majority of them are far too long, Continued »
Everyone is guilty of stretching the truth in job interviews. Especially if you REALLY want the job, you’re in the hot seat, and you find yourself exaggerating or flat-out lying to convince the hiring manager your the one for the job. It is an easy trap to fall into, but it is not the best Continued »
Long gone are the traditional days of letter writing and the formal etiquette than went hand-in-hand with it. Today writing and sending emails has become the norm both in every day life and for job recruiters. Consequently, recruiters receive a tidal wave of emails every day. Even the most seemingly insignificant email etiquette fail can Continued »
Nailing your CV is the most important initial hurdle when it comes to job hunting. This is the first time your future employer will meet you so making a good first impression is key. We’re not just talking snazzy design features, we’re talking about a CV that flaunts your value and emphasizes what you can Continued »
How much of a job-hunting expert are you? Do you know your old wives tales of recruiting from the best practice today’s employers demand? Read over these 5 myths and misconceptions about job-hunting and see how many of them you believed in and how many you knew were mostly misdirection. Once you know a few of the Continued »
Once you’ve been invited to interview for a role, it’s important not to fall at the last hurdle. Here are our top tips to help you succeed! 1. Appearance First impressions count for a lot, and it’s important to look the part when attending an interview. Dress smartly and look professional. While many modern companies Continued »