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The difference between in-person and virtual interviews
The Coronavirus pandemic has forced many interviews to move onto Microsoft Teams, Zoom and other similar platforms. However, did you know that this isn’t an entirely new concept for some businesses? Many have been using virtual interviews for some time, as they prefer...
9 interview tips that will help you get the job
The sole aim of the recruitment process is to demonstrate that you have the skills and experience to be the ideal candidate for a role. If you’ve been fortunate enough to be called for an interview, then you have already shown the hiring team that you tick plenty of...
How to remain confident and motivated in your job search
With redundancies at record levels last year, and the number of applications for each role soaring through the roof, the job market is a challenging environment right now. Unfortunately, more applicants mean more unsuccessful candidates. As a result, recruiters and...
Applying for a new job? Here’s how to beat the bots!
Applying for a new job requires patience, determination, and lots of hard work. You’ve researched the company you’re applying to, written your CV and covering letter, and away it goes into the digital world of an online application system. You eagerly await news of an...
How to use LinkedIn to find a job
With nearly 31 million users in the UK, it’s clear to see why LinkedIn is the top professional social networking site out there! If you’re hoping to land your dream role in 2021, here are my top 10 tips for how to use LinkedIn to find a job! 1. Say cheese! Did you...
New Year, New Career – 7 tips to help with your job search in 2021
Have you been made redundant and are now looking for a new challenge? Do you dream of fulfilling your lifelong career ambition or perhaps you want to move on to a more prominent role with more responsibility? Whatever your reasons, if you’re looking to change careers...
New decade, new approach? Five predictions for how work may differ in 2021
Well, it’s been a very challenging and strange old year, hasn’t it? In some ways, it feels like it has really dragged on, yet it only seems like two minutes since last Christmas! You may have been fortunate and realised new career opportunities during the pandemic, or...
Seven ways to get a job with no experience
You’ve seen a job advertised that you’re really excited about, but you don’t have any experience. You can’t get experience without first having a job though! It’s a real Catch-22 situation. Whether you’re fresh out of education or looking to take your career in a new...
How to write the perfect cover letter
Thanks to the internet, the recruitment process has improved significantly. So, in our digital age, you may question whether including a cover letter with your CV or job application is still necessary? Well, it absolutely is! In this blog article, I’ll explain what a...
10 of the most common interview formats (and what to expect!)
Congratulations! You’ve made it through to the interview stage of your job hunt. That really is fantastic news, and you should be very proud of yourself for getting this far. It's now time to start brushing up on those all-important interview skills! When it comes to...