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Top CV Writing Tips For Graduates

For newly graduated candidates, writing your first professional CV can be challenging. It’s tough to know how exactly you should structure your CV, what to include and how to compete with all the experienced job seekers on the market. Here are a few pointers to help you get it right: Don’t over complicate it To…

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The 10 Stages of Lunchtime

Lunchtime – the much-needed midday milestone for any hard worker. You’ve slaved away for a good few hours, and you get to reward yourself with some tasty treats. Do you fill up with a healthy salad or a piece of pizza? Is it a jacket potato or a baguette? There are so many possibilities! Whatever you do, there…

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What Company Clues Can You Pick Up at the Interview?

Before a job interview, most candidates are aware of the standard pre-interview preparation that’s expected of them. Researching a company and its management online has long been a prerequisite for a successful interview, not just to inform the applicant of the kind of company to which he or she is applying, but more importantly, to…

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Memes Tell Lies and So Do Job Ads

I’ve been a little busy lately (for ‘busy’ read ‘writer’s block’). While thinking about what to write next, it hit me out of the blue! Or should I say, Richard Branson told me… Let me explain. On LinkedIn (a recruiting gem) there are countless memes flying about (for the less hip recruiters out there, a meme…

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5 Steps to Help You Bounce Back From Redundancy

Redundancy can be a horrible experience for any employee. When uncertainty looms over your future, it can cause much stress and worry. Redundancy doesn’t mean your career is over, but it does force you to re-evaluate your options and seek out new opportunities. With the right preparation and support, you can minimise the damage of…