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25 Smart Questions to Make You Stand Out During the Interview

Interviews can be stressful, but if you’ve done your research and prepared your answers, the next thing is to create a list of questions you will ask during the interview. Remember, the interview really should be a mutual exchange of information, not an interrogation. When you ask questions, it demonstrates your interest in the company…

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How to Get the Most Important Things Done Every Day

Is this a struggle? If we are honest, it is everyone’s challenge! The good news is that there are answers to this dilemma. The reason I know there is an answer is that it is an issue with almost every client and we, and others, have been able to find solutions to it – for…

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How to Succeed at Today’s Job Search [INFOGRAPHIC]

At some point or another, most of us will go through the long-winded process that is the job search. It’s a tough business to be in, especially if you’re not getting the results you want. However, when you’ve done your research and have the proper information on your side, the outcome of your job search…

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5 Quick Ways to Save Time in Your Job Search

There’s no denying searching for a job these days is trickier than it used to be. A decade ago if you wanted a job you’d go into your local job centre, have a look in the local newspaper or ask around your network of friends and family – these days the picture is very different.…

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The History of the CV [INFOGRAPHIC]

The faithful curriculum vitae – also known as the CV. This infographic (from the National Careers Service) shows the history of the CV. Takeaways: 1482 – Leonardo de Vinci creates the first professional CV. 1950s – CVs become formalised and start to be expected during job interviews. 1984 – The first guide to writing CVs…

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The 8 Elements of a Successful Interview

Acing an interview is not an easy task. You’re trying to present yourself as the most desirable candidate and beat out all the rest. In addition to competing against a group of strangers, you also have to plead your case to a stranger. It seems the only known reliable factor of success is YOU. Luckily…

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Candidate Experience: How to Get it Right

With the first ever CandEs UK Awards Ceremony having just been celebrated recently in February, the issue of candidate experience continues to be a hot topic of discussion across the industry. The awards recognise companies that set high standards for how they treat candidates and is open to organisations that recruit in the British employment…

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5 Tips to Make Your LinkedIn Profile Irresistible

Our friends down at Ogilvy Social have taken a look at what makes your LinkedIn profile irresistible to visitors. They came up with 5 key points: Keywords in your profile – if recruiters can’t find you, they won’t hire you! Who do you want to be seen as? People will sum up your personal brand in…

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Interviewing? Here’s How to Create a Lasting First Impression

When interviewing for a job, it’s certainly not hard to find plenty of advice online about how to prepare for the interview. Your resume looks flawless. You’ve studied the company’s website. You’ve prepared a number of questions to ask the interviewer. You’ve carefully chosen your wardrobe to make sure you’re dressed appropriately. Unless you’re a…