A lot of senior job seekers feel frustrated to enter the job market in search for a new job. They ask: “why do I have to go through all of this trouble to get a new job?” “I’ve have already proven to be an excellent...
Most people don’t like job interviews. A job interview can make you like you are being interrogated. Fortunately you can prepare yourself for a job interview. Most recruiters ask the same type of questions during a job interview. Which is understandable because the reason for...
The information that you share when you apply for a job is not limited to your CV and cover Letter. Most recruiters check for online presence and social media to get a better overall image of candidates. With all this information available within just a...
When your career is just getting started, writing a CV can be discouraging. It feels like you have nothing to put on your CV yet. You just finished your education, did an internship and maybe some part-time jobs that do not seem very relevant for...
Recruiters often get lots of CV’s to read for each vacancy. The first thing they do is to make a quick first selection. This first selection onlytakes them about 7 seconds. Needless to say it is crucial for your job application to pass this first...
Applying for a job can be stressful. Especially when you spot a job advertisement just before the deadline. You just want to send your cover letter and CV as soon as possible. In a hurry a small mistake is easily made. Which is a shame,...
What is the difference between a Resume and a Curriculum Vitae (CV)? When should I use a Resume and when is it better to use a CV? The two documents both present an overview of professional experience and academic qualifications. The differences are not always clear. Particularly when you...
Looking for a motivational gift for a job seeking friend or relative? Here are 5 gift ideas that can give your friend that extra bit of confidence and improve their chances of landing that new job. 1. Skill improvement: Online course. Give your friend the opportunity...
Taking the marketing approach on your job hunt will improve your presentation and increase your chances of success. There is more to a job application than just sending your information to a company and hope for the best. Applying marketing will give you more insight...
You want to get your cv noticed and stand out from cvs of other candidates? Giving your cv a creative make-over could help you accomplish that. But pay attention to these 5 common mistakes before your start getting creative. The design is inappropriate for the...