Job Seeker Blogs
Master job-seeking at 30, 40, 50 and 60
Let’s face it: looking for work can be challenging – especially in a post-pandemic world. But given it’s a new year and many people are seeking a fresh start, we thought we’d share some tips on getting your CV onto the short-list pile – no matter what age you’re at. Job-seeking… in your 30s This…
Read MoreSix Ways to Maintain Your Industry Knowledge and Skills
Life is busy. Days dissolve into weeks and weeks into months as daily routines get consumed by work, family/friends, eat, sleep, repeat. There is little time left to focus on personal and professional development. Staying up-to-date in your industry, however, is now a necessity. Our world is ever-changing, driven by evolving innovation and technologies that…
Read More9 Tips to Improve Your Hospitality CV
With so many good hospitality candidates out there, it’s important to know how to catch a recruiter’s attention immediately – and hold it. This is where your hospitality CV is a vital tool. It should, ideally, make you stand out as a key candidate the recruiter can’t afford to miss. Once you’re invited for interview,…
Read More5 questions to ask by the end of an interview
If you think asking questions during an interview is a waste of time, you need to think again. Asking your hirers thoughtful, well-rehearsed questions serves several purposes. It shows you have researched the company and position well. It can leave a lasting impression and even change interview dynamics. It allows you to assess the value…
Read MoreHow SHARE and STAR Models Can Enhance Interview Performance
Behavioural questions often pop up during interviews, and it’s important to be prepared for them. They are designed to encourage candidates to talk in detail rather than just give simple one-word or one-sentence answers revealing little about their job suitability. Behavioural questions are open questions – eliciting longer, more thoughtful responses – rather than closed…
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