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Five out-of-the-box CV ideas
So you’ve spent weeks applying for every suitable job vacancy, but you do not seem to be making any head way at all, this may be because for every job that is posted, there are approximately 250 applicants. This high level of competition means it is absolutely crucial...
Top tips to help you start a career in oil and gas industry
Starting a management, sales, or marketing career in the oil and gas industry? Here’s what you need to know: Getting a career in the oil and gas industry can be very rewarding. There's a lot of work in it, since oil is an important commodity that runs businesses...
5 tips for landing your dream job through social media
If you’re looking for a new job right now, you can expect to find an increasing number of opportunities via social media platforms. Here are my 5 tips for landing your dream job through social media. Build your reputation and position yourself as an expert through...
How to get more interviews in a competitive job market
In my recruitment job, one of the biggest mistakes I see is job seekers using the same CV for every job vacancy without tailoring it to specific jobs. Tailoring your CV/resume for each job you are applying for might sound like a time consuming task, but it can...
Advanced Video Chat Interview Techniques
In a recent survey conducted by OfficeTeam in the US, six in every ten HR managers reported using two-way Internet based video chat to interview job candidates. The 500 HR managers who participated in the survey reported pressure to cut costs and interview greater...
Meet the Robots Reading Your Resume – Infographic
This graphic was originally posted on www.hireright.com
Top tips to establish yourself as a real authority in your field
Last week I went to Madrid to take part in the discussion panel at IE Business School's Marketing Day. The purpose was to provide participants an overview on the merits and hurdles one may encounter when working in the field of marketing. I was one of the speakers...
The Job Search – How to utilise your time
Your perfect job role The first step in performing a time efficient job search is to decide on what you want from your next role. By narrowing down the jobs that you are willing to do, you will be better prepared to focus on applying for the perfect role rather than...
Why you should treat job interviews like sales meetings
Guest post by John Fawkes Here’s how job interviews usually go: you (the applicant) spend most of the time answering questions about yourself- what you’ve done, what you’re good at, what your biggest weakness is. The interviewer drives the conversation, and you...
[Video] How to answer ‘Tell me about yourself’ question
This article is part of the "Interview Questions tips" series.In this quick video, I share how to answer a very common interview question 'So, tell me about yourself'? In just 2 minutes, you will find out how to separate yourself from competitors and be positively...
