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Changing jobs

Avoid dropping a CV clanger

14 January 2012 • filed in Changing jobs

CVs can have a reputation of being something between ‘aspirational’ and a work of total fiction – but if you want to be taken seriously, your CV is important.

The importance of the covering letter

24 January 2011 • filed in Changing jobs

For many job applicants, their CV’s covering letter is a missed opportunity instead of a chance to shine.

Taking redundancy positively

24 January 2011 • filed in Changing jobs

One day you’re in work, cheerfully doing your job, the next day you get an unexpected note in with your pay slip. It’s hard to take redundancy positively, but it should be viewed as a beginning and not an end.

Sorting the wheat from the chaff

17 June 2009 • filed in Changing jobs

One of the (admittedly few) benefits for employers in times of recession is that there are more people looking for work – but that creates another problem: sifting through ten times as many applicants for each job.

The need for candidates to shine

17 June 2009 • filed in Changing jobs

Competition for jobs has never been so intense, so there’s never been a greater need to stand out from the rest of the job-hunting crowd.

Making the most of your CV

18 May 2008 • filed in Changing jobs

Despite its importance when securing interviews, many CVs are at best underwhelming and at worst seriously flawed. Your CV is your ambassador to potential employers – if it doesn’t shine, then you won’t land an interview.

New year, new job?

16 January 2008 • filed in Changing jobs

It’s a new year and most of us will be thinking about losing weight, quitting smoking, exercising more – or perhaps finding a new job.

Before you send your CV, do your research

12 November 2007 • filed in Changing jobs

Sure you want a job – but do you want it to look like you need the job so badly that you’ve not done your homework? Finding out about a potential employer is one of the most effective steps to interview success.