Tag: Jobseekers

Tackling Monday's.

I’m confident that most of us would agree that Monday mornings are more difficult than any other day during the work week; after two days off (if you’re lucky) over…

A message to candidate’s who “like to keep their options open.”

There’s little that frustrates me more than a candidate without direction.

We don't decide your salaries.

Now I realise this title may seem controversial as I work for a recruitment agent and yes, we advertise new jobs every day, we place candidates into new jobs all…

Business Development with a prospect.

Those working in sales love nothing more than making good money, right? Generate revenue for the company, earn more commission, live a better lifestyle etc.

Celebrities who've grafted too.

Did you know that before all the glitz, glory and glamour, many of our celebrities grafted too with their fair share of odd jobs and faux pas ahead of achieving…

The 500-year-old CV template, by Leonardo Da Vinci.

Leonardo da Vinci was born in 1452 in Tuscany; as well as imagining the first parachute, tank and helicopter, he is also considered the father of palaeontology, architecture and of…

No news is good news.

Many people use this phrase as a way of avoiding the delivery of important and often bad news, such as unsuccessful interview feedback, job application rejections, constructive criticism etc.

Stop asking new hires for salary histories.

Most of us have been in this position; nervously sitting in front of your interviewer, cross-eyed, whilst watching a ball of sweat roll down your forehead, trembling, whilst taking a…

Don't pick a job, pick a boss.

When I came across this phrase on LinkedIn, it really got me thinking.

Help! What should I include on my CV?

I work in recruitment and on an average day I review anywhere between 40-70 CV’s. Each corporate job opening will receive on average of 200-250 applications.

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