How CV walk-through can be a winner
Q: At the start of the interview, they asked me to “walk us through your CV”. I probably rambled on. It’s not today or yesterday that I started in the workplace. Eventually they cut me short before I’d even got to my current role. I realised then I’d probably made a hash of it. The […]
How to turn your LinkedIn profile into a digital CV
Q: I have been on LinkedIn for years, but I make poor use of it. I go on there and see lots of activity but I’m never quite sure what I should do. Is there any way that my LinkedIn profile can be transformed to become my digital CV, in effect? I am looking around […]
Seven tips to shine in a recorded job interview
Q: I’ve been called for a job interview in a fortnight’s time. But this is not any ordinary interview: I’m being interviewed by a camera. Yes, it will be recorded, and then judged by someone else and I will then learn my fate. The process is devoid of human interaction. How cold! I’m spooked. Ease […]
Should I use a cover letter in job application?
Q: I’m applying for my first job in eleven years – all that time I’ve been happy in my current role, but I’ve started to get itchy feet. I have put a lot of work into fine tuning my CV and am happy with how it portrays me. It’s just short of two pages. My […]
Coping with remote work overload
Q: I’m a member of a remote working team collaborating on a major project – and I’m struggling. It feels like everything has to be scheduled and I never know if people are even concentrating in Zoom meetings. I feel overloaded and I miss being around people. Any tips? (DF, email). A: You raise a […]
How to recover from a bad interview
Q: I did a bad interview – there’s no other way of saying it. I didn’t need to wait for the inevitable PFO letter to know that I had gone down in a ball of flames. I was so hopeful beforehand, but it just ran away for me, and it felt like I couldn’t stop […]
How do I start to discover – and write – my strengths for a CV?
Q: Everything I read and watch about career progression tells me I need to know my strengths. I understand that this is true – but I’ve no idea how to go about it. Where does one start when it comes to articulating your own strengths for a CV. I started and ran a business for […]
Eight things not to do in a job interview
Q: Can you give me some ‘must not do in a job interview’ pointers? I fear that I have built up some bad habits over the years and I would like to start eradicating them. It almost feels like I need a total reset. Your pointers might kickstart me? (OK, email). A: My pleasure. Here […]
Overcoming ageism in the job market as an experienced professional
Q: How can I successfully navigate the job market as an older professional facing ageism? A: Navigating the job market as an older professional facing ageism can be challenging, but with the right strategies, you can successfully position yourself as a valuable candidate. Here are some effective ways to overcome age-related obstacles and stand […]
Five common application form errors
Q: I’m about to apply for a job in the public service and the process includes a lengthy application form. I’ve looked at it a few times and I’m almost afraid to start – are there common pitfalls to avoid as I set about this task? I’ve never completed one of these forms before, but […]