The good, the bad, and the illogical of job hunting

You can do everything "right" in your job search, but still not be offered the job. Read »

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Temporary is the new permanent

How much security can you expect from your job? And how confident would you be of finding a new position if you were to lose your present role? Read »

Five ways to make your job search successful

Reduce the length of time you spend job-hunting with these five back-to-basic job search strategies: Read »

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Don’t burn your bridges

If you lose your job, the last thing you feel towards your boss is respect or gratitude. You're more likely to feel betrayed and angry that all your hard work and loyalty counts for nothing in the end. But while it's tempting to tell your boss just what you think, this is the one occasion when it's most important to rein in your feelings - however justifiable they are. Read »

Why research is vital in your job search

There's little point applying for a job you know nothing about, in an industry you know nothing about, with current and future challenges and opportunities you know nothing about. You'd be lucky even to get to interview stage if you can't show that you understand what the job is about, or what you'd be expected to achieve. Read »

Standing out from the crowd

Relevancy, preparation, and using more than one approach: some of the strategies that will help you stand out from other applicants in a fiercely competitive job market. Read »

Working overseas

What would it take for you to seriously consider a job abroad? Would it be increased pay, the chance to put international experience on your CV, or just the fact you can widen your job search? Read »

Undercover researchers find race bias in UK

The Observer ran this story yesterday about race bias in British companies. Read »

What can you change in your job search?

The economy is in a mess. Wherever you look, the statistics are depressing. Six applicants for every job in the USA, and an expected 8% unemployment rate in the UK. Economists are divided over whether unemployment will rise or fall next year, but the fact still remains: contracting industries = fewer jobs and more applicants, Read »

Interview with the Orlandojobspot

Greg Rollett from the Orlandojobspot invited me to talk about how best to stand out from the crowd in your job applications. Read »