Tag Archives: Tips for getting a job

Six attributes of a great employee

Whether you’ve just started a new job, you’re working towards getting a promotion or you simply want to impress your manager, below are six attributes of a great employee which are bound to get you noticed. Ambitious Every company wants … Continue reading

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What recruiters really want to see on your CV

If you’re spending hours applying for jobs every day and you never hear anything back, there’s a strong possibility that your CV simply isn’t appealing to recruiters. Hiring managers are often bombarded with hundreds of applications every time they advertise … Continue reading

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The phrases that are letting your CV down

With the number of finance vacancies set to rise in 2016, this is a fantastic time if you’re a candidate looking for a new job. Whether it has been a while since you were last on the market or you … Continue reading

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The deadly sins of a job seeker

We all make mistakes from time to time and everything normally works out fine but did you know that there are errors many job seekers make that are potentially costing them jobs? Below we have listed some of the most … Continue reading

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Social media no-nos when starting a new job

We’re all well aware that when looking for a new job it’s important to be incredibly careful with what we’re posting on our social media pages. How you manage your online presence after you’ve secured that job is just as … Continue reading

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The seven deadly job hunting sins

Regardless of whether this is your first time job hunting or you have been there and done that many times, unfortunately, looking for a job never seems to get any easier or quicker. It can be a long-winded and time … Continue reading

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Simple signs that a hiring manager isn’t warming to you and how to change that

Attending a job interview is nerve-wracking enough – let alone when you can’t shake off that niggling feeling that your interviewer hasn’t quite warmed to you. If you find yourself in this situation, try not to panic because believe it … Continue reading

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How to make a good first impression at a job interview

Everybody knows that first impressions are hugely important and this is especially the case when it comes to job interviews. With so much competition out there and limited vacancies available nowadays, creating a good first impression with a potential employer … Continue reading

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Infographic – The most commonly asked interview questions and how to answer them

Last year, SampleQuestionnaire put together a helpful infographic showing the most commonly asked interview questions and how to answer them. So if you’re preparing for an upcoming interview, why not use this handy guide to help you blitz that interview?  

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Words to avoid putting on your CV

With recruiters receiving hundreds of applicants for every job they post, getting your CV noticed in today’s competitive jobs market is tough. In order to create a document that stands out and secures interviews, it’s vital that your CV is … Continue reading

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