Interviews can often be high pressured, stressful and intimidating. However, knowing you look good, well-presented and prepared for your interview can not only help ease the nerves but also boost your confidence. Ask yourself… Would you show up for a job interview wearing jeans, sneakers or a t-shirt? Would you chew gum during the […]
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How can you make your LinkedIn profile appealing to hiring managers?
How can you make your LinkedIn profile appealing to hiring managers? LinkedIn is a must when looking for job opportunities. There is no doubt about it anymore. Either you are an active or passive candidate, hence why I strongly recommend you make your LinkedIn Profile active. What do I mean by that? […]
Customise your resume
3 Ways to Customise your Resume to the Position According to a scientific study, recruiters spend “6 seconds before they make the initial ‘fit or no fit’ decision” (The Ladders, 2012) on candidates. The study analysed recruiter’s decision making behaviour by using a scientific technique called eye tracking. Based on that result […]
When is time to move out from your job?
. We are living in a vicious circle which circulates around home-work-home, perhaps this makes life boring at times by doing the same thing’s all day every day. However, it is very important to know when you are reaching that stagnant point in your life the only thing you want is “CHANGE’ which is usually […]
How to prepare an interview
For any job you want, remember that generally employers want their staff in place yesterday. They want someone who can do the job now. You have one opportunity, to understand the client’s expectations and to pitch yourself for the role. We all know there are uncertainties as to what questions your prospective employer may ask […]
How to write a compelling cover letter
Job applications are scanned in seconds by a human eye or a piece of software. In both cases the reader is looking to see if your skills and experience match the criteria detailed in a job advertisement. Nowadays our job market is becoming more and more competitive. Hiring managers are looking for candidates who […]
How to demonstrate your experience in a job Interview
Job interviews are easier for employers and the candidates if you have prepared, planned and use the proper interview techniques. They are critical to the quality of an organization. An Effective job interview processes and methods increase the quality of people in an organization. Succeeding in an interview is often more of an art […]
Top five interview tips
Getting to the interview stage means the employer is interested in your skills and background. Now all you need to do now is to confirm that they are right! The ball is in your court so optimise your chance of getting the role by following these five interview tips. PRACTICE Practice is the key to […]
How to prepare your LinkedIn Profile
Let’s break this question into 2 parts: 1. What are recruiters looking for in your profile? Your profile picture, heading, summary and skills play a pivotal role in this aspect of your Linked In profile. A profile picture should be professional, remember the expression “a picture paints a thousand words” this reflects how serious […]
How to turn a weakness into a strength for an interview
Preparing for an interview can be stressful. They can be tough, as you typically have no idea what to expect. There are however some topics that may come up to address. As we go ahead I will share with you how to approach this. Most individuals have a weakness and are not usually comfortable […]