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Qualifications Will Get You an Interview, But They Won’t Get You Hired

Anyone who has ever gone through job search will likely be able to tell you about at least one interview they aced, only to find that the company “went in another direction” when it came time to select their new employee. This phenomenon is quite common – dark horse candidates get chosen all the time…

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3 Vital Tools that Will Structure Your Job Search

Job hunting is a test of organisation and persistence. Lose either and you’ll lose the race. The job market is more competitive than ever, with an average of 250 CVs received for each job position. You can never predict where or when your next dream vacancy will appear, so stop fantasising about desired results and instead devise…

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7 Characteristics that Interviewers Love to Hate

Job interviews are a necessary part of every working professional’s life. Whether you’re unfazed by them or shudder at the thought of these meetings, it’s important to know how to make a great impression. Competition for the best positions can be intense, so it’s important to distinguish yourself. During a job interview, you want to…

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Why a Dodgy Social Media Profile is Better than None

Everyone knows by now that drunken party pics, profane posts, and inappropriate tweets can cost you a job or a job offer. But did you know that having no social media presence at all can be just as damaging? If you’ve honed your resume to a point of razor sharpness, that’s great. But in 2015,…

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How to Stay Calm with Job Interviews [INFOGRAPHIC]

We all know job interviews can be stressful. Interviewees are so focused on making the best possible impression that it can be hard to relax and show your true personality and your professionalism. Thanks to our friends at Essay Tigers, beating those pre-interview nerves and mumbling throughout your answers can be controlled. This infographic shows the…

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How to Find Content that Will Keep You Relevant on Social

Struggling to be entertaining on social media? Don’t let your obvious shortcomings as a legitimately interesting person hold you back, you can be popular on social media! If I can get over 500 followers on Twitter, surely you can? So why should you share relevant content to your social media followers? Sharing online content you like is important as it demonstrates…

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Top 10 CV Mistakes You Really Don’t Want to Make

We all know how stressful a job search can be. There’s a lot to consider, but one of the most important things to get perfect is your CV. Thanks for this useful infographic from Armstrong Appointments, we can understand what not to do making adjustments to your CV. Why is this important? If you avoid these common…

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10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Becoming an Entrepreneur

Are you thinking about starting your own business? Not sure if you have what it take to become an entrepreneur? We would all like to be our own boss, but being an entrepreneur is about more than just having a great idea. Before taking on the gargantuan endeavor of owning your own business, there are…

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5 Ways to Spruce Up Your Resume Right Now

Are you currently searching for employment, or want a new job? Don’t wait for the new year to come. You need to start your search now. Begin by sprucing up your resume and giving it a revamp. There are many resume samples and resume templates you can find on the Internet to give yourself some inspiration…