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  • How COVID-19 affects your job search and what you can do

    • Apr 7, 2020

    It’s hard to know how long the current situation will last and what the impact on hiring will be in the immediate future. Some industries will obviously be impacted more than others.

  • Creating an alluring covering letter

    Creating an alluring covering letter

    • May 7, 2019

    The main aim of a covering letter is to encourage recruiters to read your CV. However, it needs to do a lot more than say, 'here is my CV!'. In short, it is the biggest chance you have to sell yourself.

  • Creating rapport in an interview

    Creating rapport in an interview

    • May 4, 2019

    Rapport is the connection between two people; the spoken and unspoken words that say ‘we are on the same page’. In an interview situation you can employ numerous techniques to maximize the rapport between yourself and your interviewer.

  • Negotiating the best starting salary

    Negotiating the best starting salary

    • May 4, 2019

    Understandably, many people find discussing salaries uncomfortable and embarrassing during an interview. However, most interviewers expect some bartering and, if it motivates you to put more into the job, it is worthwhile for both the applicant and the employer.

  • Do's and don'ts for developing a CV

    Do's and don'ts for developing a CV

    • May 1, 2019

    A Curriculum Vitae is a self-marketing tool and getting an interview can depend on how good your CV is. You will need to consider what to include, how much detail is needed and how to make your CV stand out from all the others.

  • Negotiating the best starting salary

    How good is your CV?

    • Apr 26, 2019

    Writing a good CV is tricky: the message must be right but so must its appearance.

  • Psychometric testing in interviews

    Psychometric testing in interviews

    • Apr 25, 2019

    Employers often use psychometric testing to vet potential employees and help them understand a little more about your personality and ability to fit into the role they are offering – and this type of testing is becoming increasing popular.