Job Application Advice
This is a very unique section on a recruitment agency website. Through years of working with candidates and discovering how people apply for jobs, and navigating the world of job hunting, there are a lot of mistakes made. Mistakes sadly – can and probably will miss opportunities.
What we have done, is set out some vlogs and blogs of advice, ideas, and help to guide you through the world of Job hunting.
What your application looks like from Indeed
A couple of weeks ag0 - I mentioned that when we get an application from the biggest job board in the world, Indeed, the CV format comes across - Unformatted. Which is annoying, if you have spent time, maybe money on building a CV that represents you, your skills,...
5 reasons why you don’t get a reply to your job application…
We are in a world where (Statistic I heard of BBC news) – there is something like 5 million+ job applications made each month in the UK. That is apparently 1/6 of the working population that is applying for a job at any one time. There is a lot of applications...
Engineering Graduates, Well Done on the Degree, But Where is Your Portfolio?
You’ve done it! You've graduated with an engineering degree. That’s a huge accomplishment. But now comes the real challenge: landing that dream job. While your degree is undoubtedly impressive, it’s often your practical skills and experience that truly set you apart....
How to get a response to your application?
Somewhere in the job applicant market - people are forgetting that you are in competition with other applicants for jobs. You wouldn't think that was the case, judging by the methodology of some applicants. I guess that sound harsh, but the truth is, applications that...
Can I go back to an old sector after 10+ years?
I get asked every now and again by a candidate that has been out of the sector they once started in, or did a good spell in once, but gone off to do other things - "Can i get back in?" and the answer isnt straight forward? Or is it? In this video I tell a story where...
Truth about your CV – and how to make it better.
Thoughts for Job Hoppers
You know the one candidate archetype we never see enough or any advice for, other than the standard information I read. Is they down on their luck, with 3-5 jobs in a period of time, that is deemed job hopping - and they are struggling to find that one good job to get...
Job Hunting Masterclass – Taking Back Control Of Your Job Hunt
If you're struggling to find the right job and everything seems to be against you, you may start feeling down. Some people blame the system, others blame themselves, and some feel lost in their search to be a part of society. Let's face it: we get a job to make ends...
Going from Contractor to Permanent – issues you may encounter!
What does your application look like via job boards?
Ever wondered what your applicaiton looks like wwhen it leaves a job board? well here is what it looks like!
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