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CV Writing Help

FREE guide to CV writing. Resume advice and getting the basics right. How to write a CV and other useful resume resources. 

Job Interview Guide

Guide to job interviews. From job interview preparation to performing at job interview. Common interview questions and more... 

Job Hunting Strategy

Ten steps to winning a job interview. Help with career planning. Going through the processses of looking for jobs and securing job interviews.  

Job Hunting Resources

There are a diverse number of job hunting resources available to job seekers. Widening a job search using different sources always helps. 

Job Application Forms

Comprehensive guide to completing job application forms. Everything you need in one place and why application forms are important. 

Career Networking

Up to 70% of jobs are never advertised, making career networking a vital component to any job search. Guide to building career networks. 

Sample Job Descriptions

Understand the real (hidden) meaning behind job descriptions. Employers often embellish job roles with confusing (misleading) terminology.

Making Career Choices

Choosing a career is one of the most important decisions an individual is likely to make. Here, we profile some useful decision-making tools. 

Job Salary Negotiation

Understand the salary negotiation process and how to negotiate a better salary. Effective research and planning gives better outcomes. 

Negotiating Offer Of Employment

Useful considerations when receiving an offer of employment. Reviewing the detail and making sure everything has been dealt with properly. 

Managing Stress At Work

People suffer from work-related stress. We profile useful coping strategies and some practical approaches to manage stress at work.

Personal Branding

Developing a favourable personal brand often promotes a positive image at work and so career opportunities are more likely to result. 

Redundancy Advice UK

Redundancy can be a shock to the system, especially for those with a long work history. We profile some useful considerations to be made.

Job Interview Tests

Job interview tests have become an integral part of the candidate selection process. A one-stop guide profiling the different techniques used. 

Improving Presentation Skills

A ten step guide to improving presentation skills, whether part of the job interview process or as a general guide to better business presentations.

Handling Rejection

Learning from mistakes and adapting to the rigours of the job market are crucial. We examine how to turn failure into a successful job strategy. 

Being Happy At Work

A happier employee will generally perform better and be more productive. Simple changes to a work routine often helps employee motivation. 

Time To Leave A Job?

If genuinely unhappy and there is nowhere to turn then leaving a job maybe a last resort. Profiling likely factors forcing people into such a decision. 

The Recruitment Process

The recruitment process can be fraught with difficulties, delays and poor administration. We profile the warning signs and how to stick with it.

What Employers Look For?

Understand what employers look for in candidates. Providing evidence of suitability, skills, proven track record and good examples.

Negotiating A Pay Rise

Putting forward a credible case for a pay rise is never easy. Place in the context of a business case and show how you have made a difference. 

Impressing Your Manager At Work

Ten ways to impress your boss! Impressing management and building good working relationships often leads to career success.