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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. More info & download first chapter for free.
Dec 14th

4 ways to find out if the company fits



2112417049_3300f8f27e_tIf you have a choice whether or not to accept a job at a company, what would deter you - apart from the question of pay, benefits or promotion prospects? Read »

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 27th

Common interview questions



Five of the most common interview questions. Read »

Nov 25th

How to write a CV with impact



image_toriIf you're struggling to write a CV that conveys your value in a compelling and memorable way, take inspiration from some of the 2009 TORI (Toast of the Resume Industry) winning entries. Read »

Category: Writing a CV
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 »

Nov 18th

How to avoid mentioning an embarrassing past



3884893648_d1f92f5659_tThe decision of Dr Brooke Magnanti to out herself as the blogger behind Diary of a Call Girl is brave. She describes her colleagues at the Bristol Initiative for Research of Child Health as "amazingly kind and supportive", but I wonder if she would get the same reaction if she weren't a respected scientist. Read »

Category: Writing a CV
Nov 13th

Interviewing essentials



Getting as far as interview is a triumph. You've got onto the short list, and you're in the running for the job. Read »

Nov 11th

Get the chemistry right at your interview



96986561_02d3136ccf_tEven with training and the use of competency or behavioural questioning, interviewers still rely on their gut instincts when deciding whether a candidate would be a good hire, according to the New Scientist. Read »

Nov 2nd

Why Twitter lists are great for job seekers



twitter_logo_headerTwitter's new feature allows you to separate the people you follow into groups - or lists. If you're new to Twitter, the stream of chatter, updates and links can easily become overwhelming. Lists make Twitter both more manageable and more useful to job seekers. Read »