- Job Advertisement, Job Application, job offers, job search, recruitment, tutorial

More than one job offer It is quite typical in a job search, that having made multiple job applications that you will receive more than one interview, followed by more than one job offer. The question of the job seeker then becomes not how do I get more job interviews but how to handle multiple [...]

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- Job Advert, Job Application, job offers

Job Application: trial period Claire, a job seeker, asks: Is this employer taking advantage of me? I gave my CV into a cafe to apply for a job as a waitress, and the next day she called me asking if I could come and work for a 2hr non-paid trial? The following day, I came [...]

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- CV Writing, economics, Employment, Job Application, job hunting, job offers, job search, professionalism, recruitment

Job Offer Jitters! Paul asks: I accepted a job offer, but after reviewing my financial situation I realize that taking the job will cost me far more than I am comfortable losing. This job requires relocation, and while they are offering a relocation package, there is a two year obligation attached to the money and [...]

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- Employment, Job Application, job offers, job search, job seeking

Job Application: reference check Tracy, a Life Coach, asks: What do recruiters and HR Professionals use to check references of job applicants? I am trying to determine how to best advise my clients when listing references and am curious to know the opinions of those doing the checking. What do you look for and is [...]

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- career change, career transition, CV Tips, Employment, Job Advert, Job Application, job offers, recruitment

No Job Reference Eric asks: I need some help on references for a job offer. I am currently employed, and applied for a better job with better pay. I have successfully negotiated the job application and interview stage, and now have a job offer subject to references. Both my current and former employers forbid job [...]

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