CV’s are usually used to determine whether you have the right qualifications and experience for the job whereas the interview is used to decide if you’re the right fit for the company. Most people take interviews very seriously by arriving on time, answering questions intelligently and dressing in a smart manner. However, it has been
Tips on accepting job offers A job search can be time-consuming and go on for longer than expected; however sometimes it is all worth it when you finally get offered a new job. However, what do you do when you receive a job offer, but suddenly are invited to another interview elsewhere? This can be
We’re all human, we all make mistakes. This applies when job searching too. Therefore, to reduce the risk of making these mistakes, we have compiled the most common mistakes, including tips on how to avoid them. Badly Developed CV TIP – To avoid this, spend time developing your CV instead of throwing it together in
‘Do you have any references?’ is a common question to be asked by recruiters; however it is usually a last thought for jobseekers. Questions we usually hear are: ‘Who are the best people to ask?’, ‘Can I get them from my friends/family?’ and ‘What’s the best way to approach someone to ask to give me
After looking for a new role and finally managing to secure one, your current employer may offer you a counter offer to entice you to stay. Some people do decide to accept this, and it may work for a few, but for others it will turn out to be a big mistake! The upsides of
Employers are continuing to look at social networking sites in order to find out additional information on potential candidates and they are not impressed with what they are seeing! HR and Social Media A new survey has revealed that 55% of employers who research job candidates on Social Media have come across content that has
Waiting for job interview feedback? After having a job interview at a place you would like to work at it can be extremely frustrating when days or even a couple of weeks pass and there is still no word – especially when it seemed to go really well. However, this may not be bad news;
When writing your CV or when in an interview, the words you select to describe yourself can have an effect and create a response to the reader or interviewer which could condemn you faster than you would think. These words should also be selected well when writing your LinkedIn profile, your Twitter bio and covering
With the Internet and Social Media becoming an increasing part of businesses, the limiting and lifeless paper CV is being left behind. For decades the traditional CV play such a significant role in recruitment; however, less importance is being placed on them by employers and job seekers, instead, they are turning to the online world.
A new study has shown that more than two thirds of candidates would turn down a job offer if they had an unpleasant first impression of the work place they had been interviewed at. More than 70% of job seekers stated that they would turn down a job if they had a mediocre impression of
Employers are struggling to fill graduate vacancies due to careless, cut and paste CVs. Research has found that 90% of employers said they had not filled their vacancies for this year’s recruitment round. Factors causing this include the fact that graduates do not take their applications seriously and assume that they will get an interview
The ease of applying for jobs nowadays has made it harder for recruiters and hiring managers to handle the volume of candidates and to spot the right talent. On average, there are 225 applications per role, 90% of those candidates don’t actually read the job description and 85% don’t have the core skills to do
A cover letter is a tool you can use to show an employee why you are applying for a particular role in their company and why they should hire you. Therefore you need to use it to its full potential and include as much as you can in such a short space – on one
Most people know that you should always dig out your best suit or business attire for an interview – but you would be amazed at what some people turn up wearing. Part of preparing for a job interview is making sure you come across as a good addition to their company. Although appearances shouldn’t matter,
1. Maximise Readability Recruiters and hiring managers receive many CVs for each different vacancy they are recruiting for – so they don’t want to be reading through long wordy CVs just to find the relevant experience they are looking for. Therefore, it is essential that your CV is easy for the reader to scan quickly
Job interviews can be extremely nerve-wracking, but in order to ensure that you get the best chance of succeeding you should ensure to prepare for three main questions; by ensuring you are prepared for these will allow you to answer questions more naturally, through simply being able to refer back mentally to the preparation. Obviously,
