Jun 2nd
Adapt to survive
A leopard can't change his spots, but you might have to in order to survive.
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How to get a job in a recession
This ebook helps you through the whole job search process; with advice on understanding your skills and values, writing a CV / covering letter, networking, preparing for interviews, and salary negotiations.
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A leopard can't change his spots, but you might have to in order to survive.
Read »May 26th
Are you too “passionate” in your job search?
I'm not a fan of the phrase "I'm passionate about..." - either hearing it, or seeing it on a CV, blog or twitter profile.
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Category: Job Search Strategy
May 18th
Bad recruiter day? Advice for job seekers
An illuminating blog post from @RecruitmentDad reports on his experiment of calling 20 recruitment organisations (some of whom claim to be the best in candidate care) posing as a candidate. He found too many instances of:
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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.
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Category: Job Search Strategy
May 6th
Refocussing your CV
In the Live Q&A CV Clinics regularly held on the Guardian, job seekers often ask how to present an unconventional or fractured work history.
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Apr 28th
How much should you tailor your CV?
Some interesting comments on my recent blog on the Guardian: Dealing with a diverse work history on your CV.
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Apr 21st
Are you next in line for redundancy?
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Category: Job Search Strategy
Apr 14th
Taking back control of the interview
Not all interviewers are good. Many are untrained, some are inept, and some just turn up ill-prepared on the day. Companies might make you jump through their hoops (read PunkRock HR about how some companies make candidates attend three or more interviews) and some might not follow-up promptly.
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Category: Job Interview Techniques
Apr 8th
What makes a great CV writer?
There are plenty of CV writers offering their services, but how do you know if they can write you a killer CV? I interviewed three professional CV writers:
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Category: Writing a CV
Mar 24th
How much information should you disclose on your CV?
Although lying (or even stretching the truth) on your CV is most definitely a bad idea, this doesn't mean you need to include every last detail about your past career and background. Some information is better left for the interview - or not disclosed at all.
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