Tag Archives: Getting a Job
The top 10 mistakes candidates make at job interviews
Job interviews are a nerve-wracking experience and when we’re feeling on edge it’s easy to make mistakes or say silly things. Although a potential employer is unlikely to penalise you for being nervous, there are some things that they deem … Continue reading
What should I do after a job interview?
There’s plenty of information online advising us how to prepare for job interviews and even telling us what to say once we’re there. Many candidates are left confused what do do after the interview stage however so here are some … Continue reading
Job interviews: character questions and how to answer them
Despite the fact that we probably know ourselves better than anyone else in the world, when it comes to character questions at job interviews, they always seem to trip us up. As the way many companies do business becomes increasingly … Continue reading
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
How to create the perfect LinkedIn profile
LinkedIn is an incredibly powerful tool regardless of whether you’re a candidate or a recruiter. If you’re a recruiter, potential employees will want to find out more about who they might be working for before they decide whether or not … Continue reading
Top tips for instant job interview confidence
No matter how many job interviews you’ve been to, they’re always a nerve-wracking experience – especially if it’s for a role that you really want. Nerves are perfectly normal and companies know to expect them but here are some great … Continue reading
Top tips to shorten your job search
Looking for a new job can be incredibly time-consuming and very disheartening if you’ve been on the market for a while and don’t seem to be getting anywhere. Below we have listed some of the most common mistakes people make … Continue reading
Traditional recruitment methods are being favoured by HR Directors over word of mouth and referrals
A new survey which was published earlier this month has revealed that HR Directors are still favouring the more traditional methods of recruitment such as job postings and using a recruitment consultancy over referrals and word of mouth. It was … Continue reading
Six things you need to know before accepting a job offer
Whether you’ve actively been looking for a new role or an exciting opportunity has been presented to you, it’s a fantastic feeling when you receive a job offer. It’s easy to get carried away and forget our sensible side at … Continue reading
Why do potential employers look for you online before deciding whether or not to hire you?
We’re all well aware that potential employers are more than likely going to search for us online before inviting us in for an interview or offering us a job. Are companies doing this purely because they’re nosy or do they … Continue reading
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