Until a number of years ago I’d never really thought serious about the direction my career was going in. Yes, I’d had to set a plan as part of my annual appraisal when I worked for an international company however, as far as I could see, no-one really took them seriously and I’d never considered […]
How to create a career plan?
Wednesday, May 17th, 2017Tags: career change, career management, career plan, job search
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Career Plan – Do you even one?
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013I read a report recently about some research that was carried out by Office Angels that showed that nearly ¾ of UK workers did not have a career plan and over 1/3 felt that they were behind on their career or it was not at all on track! So what is your […]
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What do recruiters and hiring managers want to see on a resume?
What do recruiters and hiring managers want to see on a resume? is a question that I am frequently asked. Thankfully, Career Directors International recently questioned recruiters, talent acquisition specialists, hiring managers and human resources professionals on what they most want to see on a resume. The following is my summary of the main findings. […]
How to predict the right career
Are you struggling to figure out exactly what career you want to follow and wish you could wave a magic wand and instantly have the result? Unfortunately that’s not an option open to us so how do you predict the right career for you? The honest answer is that you can’t! I know that there […]
Job Search
What do recruiters and hiring managers want to see on a resume?
What do recruiters and hiring managers want to see on a resume? is a question that I am frequently asked. Thankfully, Career Directors International recently questioned recruiters, talent acquisition specialists, hiring managers and human resources professionals on what they most want to see on a resume. The following is my summary of the main findings. […]
3 reasons for using LinkedIn to ensure your career success
LinkedIn plays an integral part in your career success yet few people are actually making the best use if it. There are many who set up a profile on LinkedIn and connect with a few people and believe that is enough. Unfortunately it’s not! That is why I am giving my top 3 reasons for […]
CV Tips
Is the CV really dead?
The death of the CV has been a hot topic for the last few years. So how critical is it really? And, Can you get a job without one? According to statistics, more than 87% of recruiters use LinkedIn at some point during the hiring process (to source candidates, receive applications, or evaluate potential […]
5 Quick Tips to Marketing your CV
I have been so busy writing CVs and helping clients to get jobs that recently I haven’t found time to write so here are my 5 Quick Tips to Marketing your CV: Target your job market – even if you are not exactly sure what you want, you can shorten your search by focusing on 1-3 […]
Interview Tips
How to survive interviews
I have just finished reading a really interesting article about the lack of preparation by many candidates prior to attending a job interview. It really amazes me how even those who appear on paper to be very competent and capable fail to get the job because of poor performance in the interview. With the current […]
How to prepare for video chat interviews
If you haven’t yet attended a job interview via video chat, chances are you will soon. Video chat interviews are increasing in popularity as they prove beneficial to both parties in the recruitment process. Video interviews can offer employers a glimpse into the personality of a job candidate, but it can also give candidates a […]