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Unemployed Teacher
Claire asks: I’m unemployed and cant get a job. What do I do? I’m a teacher. I have two years temporary experience and due to cut backs in education have found it impossible to find anything. I’ve sent hundreds of CVs and driven to loads of schools. Starting to feel like rubbish about the [...]
Telephone Interview: salary question
Mike asks: I just completed a telephone interview, my first interview with that company. I was asked what my salary was in my previous position. I explained that I did not wish to disclose that at this time, but would be willing to discuss compensation should we move further along in the [...]
Good looking job application?
Manish, an experienced international charity development manager, asks: Can the good looks of a candidate or job applicant influence the decision of a recruiter or employer?
In answer:
Yes – if you are applying for an acting job, or something where looks are on the agenda.
But for most, if you don’t have the skills [...]
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 references [...]
Cover Letter – part time jobs
Harriet asks: When writing a Cover Letter in application for a job with my CV, should I state the hours I am available to work? I am applying for my first part time job – Thank You!
In answer:
Does the job advert say “please specify the hours you can work?” Even [...]