Tag Archives: Job Advice
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
How to stop procrastinating and be more productive at work
Procrastination is one of the biggest killers of workplace productivity and we’re all guilty of it from time-to-time. Perhaps you have a lot going on at home, you’re feeling a bit down in the dumps, you’re struggling with a particular … Continue reading
Office workers reveal the most annoying phrases their colleagues use at work
Have you ever said something perfectly innocent at work and ended up quite taken aback at the lukewarm response you received? Do your motivational Monday morning speeches end up leaving your team more deflated than they were before they heard … 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
The rudest things people do at work
We all have bad habits but most of us like to think that we don’t subject our colleagues to them. Unfortunately, we may be doing this without even realising it or we could even be doing things that we think … Continue reading
The worst types of personalities you can encounter at work and how to deal with them
You can choose your job but not the people you work with and unfortunately, it’s very difficult, if not impossible to determine everyone you will work alongside and what their personality is. Many of us spend approximately 40 hours a … 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
Seven quick and easy ways to declutter the office and boost productivity
A cluttered office is a surefire way to kill motivation, productivity and creativity. If you’re guilty of having a messy desk or office, here are some simple tips that if followed regularly will help to create a workplace paradise. Keep … Continue reading
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