I didn’t like my job photo credit: Sarah G… Laura asks: I recently left a marketing job as I was very unhappy in the company and with my role – I was so unhappy and stressed by it all that I really did not feel that I could stay any longer. I wanted some timeContinue reading “Nice way to say I didn’t like my job!”
Monthly Archives: April 2009
Speculative job application by post, eMail or in person?
Speculative Job Application photo credit: lululemon athletica Amy asks: Is it better to send an application by post, email or in person? I want to send out a speculative application for work experience. Should I send my CV and covering letter by post, email or should I drop it off at their office front deskContinue reading “Speculative job application by post, eMail or in person?”
Should I say in my job application that I’m pregnant?
Pregnant Job Seeker photo credit: TheOm3ga Ann asks: I’m 17 weeks pregnant, and a fortnight ago I got made redundant. My partner and I are living together and he does work, but his wage barely covers our monthly bills without even thinking of starting to buy things for baby. I’m desperately looking for another job,Continue reading “Should I say in my job application that I’m pregnant?”
Return to work after being a stay at home Mum
Return to work Mum photo credit: ImNotQuiteJack Sarah asks: I want to return to work after being a stay at home mum? But my CV doesn’t look too impressive. I am applying for a receptionist job. Should i put a Cover Letter in with the CV? In answer: I don’t write many of them, becauseContinue reading “Return to work after being a stay at home Mum”
What is wrong with a three page CV?
Three Page CV photo credit: cheesy42 Steven asks: I’m a construction consultant/bid estimator for large projects, who was recently laid off. Looking for new work, I used a professional CV/resume writer – a good one – but I am not happy with my resultant CV. I have to squeeze in lots of career & skillsContinue reading “What is wrong with a three page CV?”