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The Sound Of Silence…
One of the biggest frustrations my candidates repeatedly share is the lack of feedback they receive from job applications. “I haven’t heard so I guess I’m not successful?” tends to be the norm.
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Give Yourself A Job Search Break
in ( Research And Preparation )I just need a break.
It’s no wonder so many job seekers feel like this at some point.
I just need ‘someone’ to give me a break.
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Why am I doing this? How to get the passion back in your job search
in ( Interviews , Research And Preparation )When job searching we can sometimes just focus on our immediate needs. I need money. I need to get out of my current situation. I need a new boss. I need a better commute. I need more time with the family. I need less stress. I need a change.
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Agency Recruiters Are Not…
in ( Agencies )Agency recruiters are not:
•Career consultants. Although a good recruiter can certainly give you advice on career paths, opportunities and the market, they are not counsellors or coaches able to help you figure out what you want.
If you don’t know, your confusion becomes theirs, how can they help you when they don’t know what you’re asking for? Alternatively you are opening yourself up for manipulation. If you are not clear on the criteria, you could easily end up doing what they want you to, rather than what you need to do. read more
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Redundancy & Your Rights
in ( Current Trends , Research And Preparation )Over the last 18 months, the number of people I have interviewed who have left their company due to redundancy has spiraled to unprecedented levels. Even more worrying has been the lack of knowledge some of them had about their rights in a redundancy situation.
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Web Links For Your UK...
Far from a quick blog post these lists take time! Here are some web links for your HR search in the UK. They consist of job boards, search engines, recruitment agencies and industry reads. Remember though an active job search means you have to do more than just surf the net you need to take action!
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Psychometric Testing ...
Along with case studies, formal presentations and assessment centres, interview tests are another tool in the box which many employers use to find the best candidate for the job. Psychometric tests which this post focuses on can be divided into two main categories – aptitude & ability testing and personality testing.
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Posting CV on Job Bo...
Before you post your CV on a job board give it some thought. Your information is valuable. This post will give you tips on what not and what to include. Keeping you safe and increasing your chance of success.
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Job Hopping Through T...
Can you make a decision? Can you commit? Will you always find the grass greener on the other side? Do you know what good looks like to you? Will you sacrifice an increase in salary, better commute or bigger job title tomorrow for the reasons why you are accepting this post today? Are you a risk worth taking? How can I tell?
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