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Phrases You Should Avoid Saying in Interviews
There’s no doubting that the job market is tough these days. In order to stand out from the (potentially) hundreds of other applicants, your CV needs to be perfect and ideally tailored for each position. Quite often, if you’ve escaped the discard pile, you’ll have a...
5 Ways To Find A Job Online
The web has made finding job vacancies an easier process. However, few people realise that there’s more to jobhunting online than searching on Indeed. By using the web to its full potential, you could increase your chances of finding that dream job. Here are five ways...
3 Great Things About A Career In The Food Industry
From a very young age, we’re taught to follow our dreams and map out our careers before we leave the realm of education. When we get out there in the real world, however, our experience never quite matches those rose tinted dreams of youth. The experience of life...
“You’re Fired.” Now What?
It’s something that many people worry about. Companies downsize; organizational politics have not been favorable; there’s a merger, and a position has become obsolete. Or, in some instances, an employee just gets “out of sync” with the company, and both know it’s time...
What to take to a job interview
You’ve frantically prepared for this interview for at least a week. You’ve worked out your entire interview day schedule. You’ve triple checked─and check again─that you know where the interview is. You’ve made your lunch the night before, laid out your outfit, got...
6 important skills for your teaching CV
This article is part of the "Resume tips" series.The teaching job market is tough. That’s why you need a CV that immediately grabs the interest of school staff and recruitment agents. There are a few skills that must be present on your CV. Health and safety is always...
Does It Help Your Career To Work For a Blue-Chip Company?
This article is part of the "Career Advice" series.If you’re applying for a job and tell your family and friends that you’re applying somewhere like Exxon or Google, then they will have a clear indicator of the kind of job you’ll be likely to have. Reliable,...
Interviews Are A Two Way Process: Are You Doing Your Bit?
When it comes to the interview process, the focus is, quite rightly, on how you come across. There are endless articles on everything from how to perfect your handshake, to advice on dressing to impress. And, all these are essential if you want to secure the jobs you...
Interview Prep – Tips for Building Confidence and Getting that Dream Job
How to Prepare for an Interview Tips for building confidence and getting that dream job By Honey Patel, Founder of Career Companion Job interviews can be an intimidating process, even for the most confident people – but there’s one simple secret that will help you...
5 Career Tips for a Career in Healthcare Industry
The healthcare industry is rapidly growing, employing nearly 15 million people in the United States alone. This past decade saw the industry add over 2.5 million jobs to the nation, showing an over 20% growth rate for employees. You can browse 2,000+ new positions...
