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How to increase your chances of getting a job offer
If you’re a job seeker and interviewing with many companies, you might be wondering: What does it actually take to get a job offer? Landing a job can be tough. Many companies have smaller budgets and when several people have an input into a hiring decision and they...
8 Interview Shortcomings That Cost Millennials A Golden Job Opportunity
Research has shown that companies are more likely to hire those nearer retirement age as compared to millennials, and it seems like millennials’ attitudes are to blame. Many firms call millennials in for an interview but never extend a job offer. If you are among...
3 most likely reasons you got fired
If you’ve ever been fired or laid off, you know it can be a traumatic experience, especially if you haven’t been given a specific reason. Nobody really ever gets fired without a cause – there’s always reason for letting go of an employee. There are multiple reasons...
How to create effective achievements on your resume
This article is part of the "Resume tips" series.In my job as a Head of Recruitment at Yieldify and in my interview coaching practice, I see a lot of resumes on a daily basis. Most of them don’t stand out – many resumes are very duty-oriented, and often what job...
How to promote your skills effectively without being pushy
This article is part of the "Career Development and Self-Promotion Tips" series. Last Monday I ran a Job Interview Mastery workshop for Interesting Talks (check it out, you can download one talk for free) and on Saturday I was invited to Mumsnet’s Workfest event. I...
Tips for job seekers
Enjoying a career in our own choice of industry is what everyone strives for when putting in the hard hours during each rung of the education ladder, but jobs very rarely fall on our laps when we most want one. Finding work has become extremely difficult in recent...
In the law game? Become an injury solicitor
Some call them ambulance chasers, some view them with suspicion and some associate them with adverts on the telly – but personal injury solicitors are the lifeblood of a whole subsection of the law world. And they’re vital to putting people responsible for accidents...
[Infographic] Using social media in your job search
Game of Smog: gaining an eco-job
“Winter is coming,” as seemingly every character in Game of Thrones likes to tell each other. In the swords and sexing epic telly show, people love weird ecological discussions in between beheadings. It’s part of why the show is so appealing to so many people –...
5 tips to help you prepare for graduate job interviews
Getting an interview is an achievement in itself as many jobs online and especially graduate roles attract hundreds of applications. However, how do you make yourself stand out among many, equally qualified candidates? Here are some tips to help you land that job:...
