Job search is a marketing exercise, with you being both the product and the salesperson. Online tools such as Linkedin, video CVs, twitter and blogs are increasingly being used in recruitment but the CV document is still the most common method used to assess who is asked to interview. The CV is your prime marketing… Continue reading How to write a CV that gets you to interview
A clear and concise story
In the 1920’s, Ernest Hemmingway’s colleagues bet him that he couldn’t write a story in six words or less. They lost that bet when Hemmingway wrote “For Sale: Baby shoes. Never worn.” This story has so many lessons for presenting yourself to a potential employer when job searching. Choose your words very carefully to get across… Continue reading A clear and concise story
Resolutions for a happy 2024
With all the difficulties in the world just now, life can feel very uncertain as 2024 begins. So it’s even more important make resolutions and plans as we often do at this time of year to give us a sense of direction. Having aims and objectives means we can move forward and grow – and… Continue reading Resolutions for a happy 2024
Use the festive season to help your job search
If you are looking for a new job, it might feel like you should slow down now till the New Year, but there are lots of ways in which the festive season can help your job search. December is often less competitive than January – many job searchers reduce their efforts then, thinking that there’s… Continue reading Use the festive season to help your job search
Time for a change?
We have had such an unusual time over 2020 and 2021 with big changes to the way we lead our day to day lives. It’s been hugely worrying and difficult for many of us. Has it also given you time to think about what is important to you? It does feel like life from now… Continue reading Time for a change?
Change your thinking about job search
Are you feeling frustrated by your progress in looking for a new job? Is it time to change your strategy? The traditional approach A different way of thinking They are in charge … Continue reading Change your thinking about job search