A second chance to make a lasting impression
Q: I’ve just been called for a second interview for a job. I’ve a lot of experience in the sector, […]
How to answer more fully: that is the question
I have often found that some of the best job-hunting guidelines come from companies who offer internships and graduate programmes […]
Tips on speculating to accumulate
When sending out CVs speculatively, do the following: [checklist] Ring the organisation, and, by some means, get the name of […]
Essential attributes that power your CV
This week, in our on-going series on how you might construct a CV that truly sells you, we come to […]
Shine the light on the parts that matter
Today we push on with our step-by-step guide to building a winning CV. You may recall from the past few […]
Using written references in a powerful way
This week we continue our series showing you how to build your CV step by step. Over the past fortnight, […]
Meeting the employer’s needs is a key achievement
Following on from last week’s column, where I dealt with the Personal Profile section at the outset of your CV, […]
Personalising your profile for job-hunting success
Q: On a number of occasions, you have mentioned including a Personal Profile at the start of a CV. I […]
Get real by teasing out the job in question
Q: I am going for a job interview next week that could prove tricky. It’s a new position within our […]
Down time can have its upsides, our weekly column from various Irish newspapers
Q: I have been employed on and off in various short-term contracts over the past few years. At the moment, […]