Motivated by success
Q: In a job interview last week, I was asked ‘what motivates you?’ It really threw me. What might I […]
6 common interview errors – and how to avoid them
Death by Monosyllables: a drama in just one word. Yes, no, and maybe are not complete answers. There are times […]
7 common CV errors – and how to avoid them
1. Too much information – which sounds like a line from a sitcom, but, it is particularly true in a […]
Column, July 1st 2011
Q: My last job didn’t end well for me. I found my boss impossible to work with and eventually I […]
Bluffing at interview – not worth the risk
Q: Last week, I did a job interview for a technical role. I was asked a technical question that I […]
Advice on CV length – should I go with three pages?
Q: I have pared back my CV as far as I can, but it is still almost three pages. Should […]
Referees – to add, or not to add, that is the question
Q: Should I list some referees at the end of my CV? And, if yes, how many? (Tom, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. […]
Column, June 10th 2011
Q: Like many others, I worked in the construction sector for many years. I am now looking to get into […]
Finding your gold-dust to reveal true value
Q. I have just finished my final exams in college and I am starting to look for work. What do […]
Getting on top of the Down Under job search
Q. I am going to Australia in 6 weeks. However, I am not sure what I need to do to […]