Top Tips on using recruitment agencies during your job searchIf you are looking for work, as well as using job sites to find advertised roles and LinkedIn to see and be seen, recruitment agencies ca...
Has your job search stalled? Here's how to bring it back to lifeAt times, it's really easy for your jobsearch to stall. I've had a panicked SOS email this week from a client who just can't find anythin...
Competency Based Interviews and the STAR techniqueYou may have had an invite to a competency based interview. You may have heard of them or of STAR technique, or this may be completely new...
How to answer the 'Tell me About Yourself' QuestionIt's often the first question you are asked when you get into the interview room. But how should you answer it? First of all, breathe. As...
So you’re Overqualified for a role? Top tips to help you to secure it anyway(This has also been published as a guest blog by https://titanrecruitment.co.uk/ They are a Glasgow based agency specialising in HR, supp...
Filling a gap in your CV – What to do and what not to do(This has also been published as a guest blog by https://titanrecruitment.co.uk/ They are a Glasgow based agency specialising in HR, supp...
Temporary Roles: Where to find them and how to secure oneThere may come a point during your job search where you decide to look for a temporary job. Maybe you need to buy some time from a financ...
Why you should use a cover letter to sell your skills and tell your storyYou might be wondering if it's worth creating a cover letter and sending it with your CV in response to job ad's. It absolutely is. This ...
Back to Basics: Where to start with creating a CV that employers will want to readEnsuring your CV looks professional & up to date is essential when applying for that job. Ensure your CV stands out from the crowd by lay...
Transferable Skills - What are they and how can they help you to change roles?We've all heard the advice 'Talk about your transferable skills' but what does it really mean? This post gives some tips and examples on ...
The 'So what' question and how it can help your CV to stand outYou've done the work on shouting about your achievements and you're still not hearing back from employers. How can they resist you? After...
Get ahead by doing your research BEFORE you apply for a roleI know, I know you always look at the website before an interview but this is about doing a quick bit of research before you even apply. ...
Putting yourself out there and the vulnerability hangoverPutting yourself out there is hard. So is asking for help. We are conditioned not to do these things and just to 'carry on regardless' bu...
Speculative Applications - What are they and how should you approach them?A speculative application is when you approach an employer who hasn't advertised a role in the hope that they may have something suitable...
Stand out by shouting about your career achievementsI get it, it's deeply uncomfortable to go around shouting about your achievments. It's just not the done thing in our culture. My smart, ...
LinkedIn for Jobseekers Part 2Last weeks blog had some tips for using Linkedin to find a new role. Here are some more: Make sure you have a recent picture on your prof...
LinkedIn for Jobseekers Part 1How to use LinkedIn to help you to find a new role Gone are the days when it was sensible or advisable to just trawl through lots of adve...
Worried about age discrimination going against you in your job search? Here are some tips. Don't put your date of birth on your CV (This goes for anyone. It's not required nowadays) You don't HAVE to list every job if it dates y...
What are ATS and how can I make them work for me?Lots of clients are asking about Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) at the moment as they have heard that these exist and are unsure how th...
Top tips for video interviewsSo you've been asked to attend a video interview? Don't panic! Here are some tips to help you to ace it. Think of it as a positive situat...
