Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 - CV Tips, cv writing, employment

Job Search: get enthusiastic about yourself!
David, a job seeker asks: Is it just me, or does everyone feel guilty when writing a CV/application letter? I can’t think of anything good to say about myself, everything so far is a big fat lie.
In answer:
In answer, NO! People often feel scared, in part through leaving their existing [...]

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Sunday, November 8th, 2009 - CV Tips, cv help, job application

Employment: How to spot a liar?

Sam, an unemployed job seekers, asks: Have you ever got a job because you lied on your CV?
In answer:
A supplemental question to you Sam: and when do you think you will get sacked/without notice, and possible sued/sent to jail?
Lying in your CV is not illegal, its when you are asked [...]

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Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 - Blog

Linkedin Jobs: Q&A?

Dave Lawson asks: How do Recruiters and Hiring Managers look upon LinkedIn Q&A? Many people participate in Q&A under the assumption that it improves their overall resume. Yet, how do recruiters and hiring managers look upon participation in Q&A? Do you review the Q&A contributions of potential candidates? Are numbers – such as [...]

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Monday, August 10th, 2009 - Interview Questions, career transition, employment, interview, interview techniques, job interview, job search, professionalism, tutorial

Tough Interview Questions

Bob McIntosh, a career coach, asks: Why do people lose their wits at an interview? People who otherwise appear confident and accomplished, sometimes fall down at an interview. Why?
In answer:
Often, simply because they have not accepted the situation as one where pressure will be applied, and secondly are inexperienced in interview tactics.
As a [...]

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Thursday, June 25th, 2009 - career management, credit crunch, economics, employer, employment, politics, recruitment, redundancy

British Airways – no pay, but no jobs guarantee

British Airways has announced today that in response to their request that 30,000 workers work for nothing for up to 1month:

800 will working for nothing for one month
4,000 workers are taking 1months unpaid leave
1,400 people have volunteered to work part-time
Chief executive Willie Walsh had already agreed to [...]

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