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Bringing it All Together 19 Dec 2011 | 05:40 am
In ”Where to look for jobs offline,” we discussed places to look for work that don’t involve the internet. Real life social networking, recruitment agencies and local papers. In “Using the internet t...
All About Employment Contracts 15 Dec 2011 | 05:38 am
We are going to look at some of the terms that can appear in the average employment contract. Much of what follows is mandated by Section 1 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. If your employment contra...
Accepting the Job 11 Dec 2011 | 05:35 am
Not really, that rarely happens, but it’s best to offer a response in a timely manner. Even though you may be excited, if you are moving from one job to another take a day or two to think it over bef...
Negotiating the Salary 7 Dec 2011 | 05:33 am
Learning how to negotiate effectively could make a great deal of difference to our lives. In the end, if you don’t ask, you don’t get. Fortune favours the brave, so read on and learn how to secure tha...
How to Handle Second Interviews 3 Dec 2011 | 05:30 am
Not all employers require second interviews, but many still do. They often use the first interview to check you’re qualified for the role and that there aren’t any obvious problems with you or your ap...
How to Answer Interview Questions 29 Nov 2011 | 05:28 am
An interview is a chance to get to know the applicant, and for the applicant to get to know the employer. A CV and covering letter are good, but they are very one-dimensional. We tend to need to look ...
How to Manage Body Language in an Interview 25 Nov 2011 | 05:25 am
Learning a little about body language is a very powerful tool when dealing with people. A job interview is just one such situation, but one in which a little knowledge can go a long way. Body languag...
How to Handle Phone Interviews 21 Nov 2011 | 05:15 am
The telephone interview is faster, easier and cheaper for an employer to sort the wheat from the chaff. It’s also an extra opportunity for you to be able to convince the employer you’re right for the ...
Are Speculative Job Applications Worth It? 17 Nov 2011 | 05:13 am
It’s only older, more traditional businesses that still entertain speculative job applications now, but it’s still worth the effort. If you’re out of work, you probably have the time to spare to colle...
Novel Ways of Getting Noticed 13 Nov 2011 | 05:10 am
For the vast majority of jobs out there, the only way to get them is to apply in the standard manner. Having a polished CV, great covering letter and selling yourself the traditional way. However, if ...
