Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 - job search

Job Search: what type is yours? There are probably as many types of Job Search as there are Job Seekers. But the global increase in unemployment has brought about a new surge in job applicants, many of whom have not have experienced the task of the Job Search in many years. The result is many [...]

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Monday, November 16th, 2009 - CV Tips, Professional CV, career change, career management, career transition, cv help, cv writing, employment, job application, job search

Job Search: Employment in 24hrs Is it possible, in a job search, to get a job and be employed in less than 24hrs? Simply yes – here is how to do it in 8steps or less! A friend of mine rang me a few weeks back, and asked if I could help him. We both [...]

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Tuesday, October 6th, 2009 - cv help, cv writing, job application, recruitment

Testimonials on a CV? Jennifer Scott asks: Do testimonials on a CV/resume appeal to you? As a recruiter of 16+ years, I have my own opinions on this. I have spoken with resume writers who disagree… so I’m turning to you, the hiring decision maker, for your opinion. Let’s assume, for argument’s sake, that the [...]

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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009 - Job Advert, Professional CV, career transition, job application, professionalism, tutorial

1000 Job Applications, No Job Thomas asks: I have sent out over 1000 CV’s and Job Applications, so far with no job offers. I am in the Armed Forces, I have a degree, I have experience and I am willing to move. I find jobs all the time. What does society want from me? Why [...]

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Thursday, June 25th, 2009 - Job Advert, Professional CV, job interview, job search, professionalism

No response after initial interview, now what? Jason, an MBA student, asks: I interviewed for a position with a company I really want to work for. However, I have had no response from the HR recruiter or hiring manager since my initial interview. I have called and emailed more than 4 times in the past [...]

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