The trouble with CVs is that you have a limited amount of space to say everything you need (want) to say. They’re read by the hiring manager without you there to explain everything – so there’s a possibility that they may be put off by red flags that you can’t…...
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Fed up with Work? 10 Signs You Need a New Job
If you don’t enjoy your job, you are in good company. Many people have spent plenty of their working life in jobs that weren’t fulfilling – or worse, made them downright miserable. Whether you’re dreading Monday morning all weekend, or just have a gut feeling that perhaps you should start…...
How to handle a counteroffer
Recruiters hate counteroffers and will always argue against someone accepting one, but their arguments are generally sound. Depending on which article you read, you will get different figures relating to counteroffers, but the message about counteroffers is the same: they usually don’t work out. In most they don’t even last…...
5 Steps to Get Started with Networking
Networking is one of those terms that everyone is talking about being a good thing to do, but most people being unsure about how to actually do it. Does networking work? Yes, it does. The more people who know and like you, the greater the chance that they’ll think of…...
The Upside of Change: A Bright Future of Remote Work
Faced with seemingly random and fast-moving challenges throughout 2020, each one of us has had to consider what a changing world means for our personal life and for our business. It is hard to stay in this mindset because we all want to find a place where we feel comfortable…...
Reasons Why You Are Seen as Being ‘Overqualified’
Let's talk about what being "overqualified" means. Simply said, you have either more experience or more education than is required for the job or your skills are at a higher level than needed for a particular position. While you see this as a good thing because you can do the…...
Ways to Cope with Rejection in Your Job Search
Interviewing for a job or seeking advancement at work can be stressful and nerve-racking. The pressure is now intensified as there is a prolonged Covid-19 pandemic with no immediate end in sight. Over 60 million Americans have filed for unemployment, millions more are underemployed or have finished collecting benefits and…...
Your LinkedIn Profile Should Complement Your CV, Not Repeat It
Job seekers often ask why they need both a CV AND a LinkedIn profile…aren’t they basically the same? The answer is no; each is unique. Your CV and LinkedIn profile are separate tools in the toolbox, each with their purpose. CV: To create a targeted message that meets a specific…...
The Downside of The Work-From-Home Trend
There’s much talk about Facebook, Google, Twitter, Coinbase, Lambda School, Shopify, Square, Upwork, Amazon, Box, Salesforce, Zillow, PayPal, Viacom and a host of other prominent companies offering their workers the option of continuing to work remotely for the foreseeable future—or indefinitely. There is little discussion around the dark side to…...
All Eyes on HR
Organizations and industries are changing faster than ever. Covid-19 has meant so many different things for countries, communities, companies, teams, and individuals. For businesses all over the world and in the full range of industries. The reality is that change is the only constant. There are several common denominators created…...