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May 12th

Stuck in your career? How career coaches can help



If you're frustrated and bored in your present job, or unsure about how to get back on track after redundancy, a career coach can offer you direction, clarity, and a clear plan of action. Read »

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Apr 21st

Are you next in line for redundancy?



Are you next in line for redundancy?

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Mar 18th

How to give yourself the edge over other job applicants



If you've ever narrowly missed out on a job, you might have received this sort of feedback: "You were a strong candidate, but in the end we chose someone with slightly more experience / knowledge of ... " Read »

Jan 21st

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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Jan 13th

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 »

Jan 5th

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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Dec 8th

Don’t burn your bridges



3029336438_de1a179995_tIf 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 »

Dec 1st

Why research is vital in your job search



2468912536_159679f47aThere'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 »

Nov 20th

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 »

Oct 23rd

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 »