It’s that time of year again! Another twelve months have flown by and you’re thinking to yourself, ‘I was supposed to find a new job this year’ or ‘I was hoping to
Author: Abigail Simpson
Abigail Simpson is a professional career coach who previously worked as an in-house as a recruiter as well as a consultant providing specialist recruitment solutions. Her industry knowledge spans investment banking, law, retail, manufacturing, telecoms, construction and the NHS amongst others. Abigail has helped a range of clients secure roles in marketing, accounting, teaching, science, sales to name but a few.
No.1 Tool to Impress Your Boss
There may be several reasons why you’re looking to impress your boss: you may be wanting a payrise or a promotion; it may be coming up to your appraisal and you want to
How to Secure Your Dream Job
Have you been thinking about finding a new job this year but don’t know whether it’s possible?
Why You Should Have a Social Media CV [INFOGRAPHIC]
Getting your job seeking techniques right has never been more important than it is now, with 1 in 6 of those interviewed claiming the got their current job using Social Media. Help yourself to get it right by absorbing the information contained in this Inforgraphic about creating and using a Social Resume, a.k.a. spreading your… Continue reading Why You Should Have a Social Media CV [INFOGRAPHIC]
Digital Footprint can Damage your Employment
If you are a jobseeker or already employed by an organisation, beware the breadcrumbs you leave on social media that can cost you your job or stop you getting re-employed.
What Women Want from Their Career [INFOGRAPHIC]
A global LinkedIn study has been reviewed to identify what women want to achieve from their careers. In summary this is: These days a ‘successful career’ to 63% of the women questioned is being able to create a good balance between work and home.
How to Say Thank You After a Job Interview [INFOGRAPHIC]
It’s important to say Thank you to your potential employer in order to increase your chance of being employed. Careerleaf made an outstanding infographic that shows you the right ways of saying thank you after your job interview.
Job Interview Preparation Guide and Important Checklist
Getting past the first stage of the recruitment process, i.e. getting an interview, is continuing to be more difficult. Interview preparation is therefore essential so that you can give your best performance when you do get the chance, and are more likely to receive a job offer. Here’s a list of items you should think… Continue reading Job Interview Preparation Guide and Important Checklist
14 Tips for Jobseekers to use Linkedin Effectively for Job Search
First impressions are very important, this is no less true when you’re looking for a job and in the current economic climate you need to do everything you can to get ahead of the competition.