Hidden CV jewels
Q: Any unlikely piece of information I should have on my CV? (CD). A: This is an excellent question. Many […]
How to nail competency based job interviews
Competency based job interviews tend to cause fear and panic amongst applicants, but this need not be the case. At […]
Getting ready for life after college
Q: I’m in college. I’ll graduate next year and need to start thinking about life after college – what should […]
How to navigate tricky career change challenges
Reader AF has a number of questions he would like dealt with as he is currently in the middle of […]
Why a pay cut may be just the tonic
Q: I’ve been offered a better job but there is a pay cut involved. I’m tempted. People might think me […]
Go strong on what matters to them at interview
Q: How do I identify my strengths? I’ve an interview coming up and I don’t know where to start. (SD, […]
Why rushing into the money question could knock you off course
Q: Can I ask about money in the first phone call/interview? (DR, email). A: Yes, you can, but I would […]
Choose your referee carefully to maximise job chances
Q: I am down to the final three for a job and I think I might be about to get […]
My CV – how long should it be?
Q: I haven’t had a CV in years – not since I left school in 1989, and there’s been a […]
Five common errors to avoid in a job interview
Q: I am working with a group in their 30’s and 40’s who have been out of the workplace for […]