Making sure you don’t say the wrong thing is just as, if not more, important than making sure you say the right thing! Once you’ve been invited to an interview it’s reassuring to know that
Author: Elaine Mead
Elaine Mead has been an Employment and Careers Advisor for 2years, working with individuals who have been long term unemployed. She is also an academic and employability skills tutor.
How to Answer Competency Questions
We’ve all been there, the interviews going well and then the employer asks – ‘Tell about a time when …’ and our minds go blank! We all know that at some point in our work career we’ve
Top 10 Things to Mention in an Interview
Interviews can be one of the most nerve wracking situations to go through – especially if you’ve been job searching for a while and have finally got through to this stage! Preparation
Top Five Online Distance Learning Course Providers
With a lot of employers looking for evidence of continuous learning and development, online courses have become more and more popular. There are plenty of different online organisations and companies
Five Ways to Get Ahead With Your Job Search
In the current job market, it’s important to stay ahead and keep your skills, CV and activity fresh. Below are five ways to boost your CV and keep ahead of the crowd with your job search:
Top 5 Common Mistakes When Making Job Applications
When I review applications my clients have made there are usually a few common mistakes that come up. Below are the top 5 that that need to be addressed before you consider sending an
5 Great Tips for Writing a Successful CV
One of the most common complaints I hear from people is that they’ve made lots of applications but not heard back from the CVs they’ve sent. When I conduct a CV Review these are the