Doing the same routine at work day in, day out can make anyone feel a little bit stagnant after a while. It’s important to keep yourself interested and motivated whether with an evening class or taking up a new hobby. Here are 6 ways you can do to develop your skills and expertise outside work. Continued »
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of job search? We would hazard a guess that it’s not fun and games. For many, searching for a job is the opposite of fun; arduous resume writing, tedious networking, never-ending research, and confidence bashing interviews. We have good news fellow job seekers, it doesn’t have to be Continued »
Everybody has experienced that Monday morning feeling when arrive in the office and your overflowing email inbox, packed schedule of meetings and endless to-do list is the last thing you want to do. There are a hundred places and things you’d rather be doing with your time, namely go back to bed and hide under Continued »
There is a saying that goes “In this world you’re either growing or you’re dying, so get in motion and grow.” Lou Holtz. With this in mind it is not too much of a stretch to suggest that the quickest and simplest way to increase your salary involves growing. A recent study by LinkedIn revealed that this is Continued »
If you’re a recent graduate or trying to break into a new industry with little experience, an informational interview is a great way to get your foot in the door. Asking an industry expert for 10 minutes of their time over a cup of coffee is a fantastic opportunity to ask some well positioned questions, Continued »
It’s the start of a new year and time for a new approach to your career goals? To ensure things kickstart in the right direction we have come up with a few easy tips that will ensure 2016 is the year for you. 1. Keep Your Resume Up-to-Date Your resume is a document that strategically showcases Continued »
Landing your dream job after months of searching is not the end of the road. Rather it is much more the beginning of a long journey to ensure your long-term success. Once you’ve started your new job there is a lot to learn and even more to prove. You need to show that they were Continued »
Searching for a job when you’re unemployed can feel like a full time job, and to a certain extent should be treated as such. You should make sure you get up every morning with the same dedication you did when you had a 9-5 office job, researching opportunities, sending off resumes, cover letters and responding to Continued »
This week, the Adzuna team has been pondering the all-important question of what makes a CV really stand out from the crowd. A while ago, we heard a radio interview with a famous advertising guru. He spoke about his struggles, successes and how it all started for him. At the beginning of his career, after Continued »