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Q: I play sport at a high level for a high-profile team. It requires huge commitment and, if I’m being honest, an odd evening when I need to leave work… read more →
Inspired/deflated by one particularly wordy job specification I recently had to prise open with a crowbar for a client, I posted the following on LinkedIn: “Is it just me, or… read more →
Q: The job spec goes on for miles – 840 words and 22 bullet points. I don’t even know where to start. A lot of it is waffle in my… read more →
Q: I’m about to get stuck into a huge application form for a job in a local authority. I feel like just sending in my CV instead and seeing how that goes. What… read more →
Q: I’ve never had a CV before – and I’m 37. Every job I’ve got over the past 20 years has been by word of mouth – I spent ten… read more →
Some teachers, including school leaders, often enquire where they can find that one document that is the ‘fountain of knowledge’, from which to work from, when preparing for the interview… read more →
Do you feel you could work with teachers in the following areas: Writing and editing application forms, CVs, cover letters and personal statements. Conducting interview training. Carrying out mock interviews.… read more →
In this video series, Career Coach Liam Horan breaks down the process of CV writing into 11 easily-achievable steps. A good CV is much more than a toneless, mechanical list… read more →
Before editing the CV or turning up to the job interview, know the company inside out. Check out the company website, look at their staff profiles on LinkedIn, and if… read more →
Depending on the job, you may not need to include referee contact details. Do give the referee the heads up that they may get a phone call. Also, remind your… read more →