Career Guides
Your CV
Do you still need a CV?
With everything being on-line nowadays and the force and reach of social and professional networks you would be forgiven for thinking that the days of the humble CV are numbered.
Although I wouldn’t shed a tear just yet! Whilst the younger generation (under 30) may be more used to online applications than some older folks, the majority of recruiters (all, in fact) still expect to receive the candidates’ CV. However, writing your CV is not easy!
Networking
Any networks, whether formal, informal, professional or casual are critical when it comes to supporting and guiding your career development.
Your networks can provide a great deal of information that can’t be accessed elsewhere, as well as hands-on experience together with introductions to businesses, organisations and people that can support you and your career.
Interviews
Is the standard interview dead?
Over the last few months we have read many articles about the changing face of the interview; how traditional methods are dead and how technology is the future.
Yes, the face to face interview does have its faults, and may not, in some cases, be a good predictor of future job performance.
Smart Career Moves
You will no doubt find a ton of information on the Internet and in books, as well as at seminars and workshops, on what your next career move should be if you are looking to climb the corporate ladder. But what is certain is that there are several ‘smart’ career moves you can make to help facilitate this.
Reasons for Leaving
The good, the bad and the ugly
More so than ever it is important that you have a ‘good’ and a ‘real’ reason for leaving your job or moving on and not just one that sounds good.
Companies today are keen to find to find out everything they can about a candidate and some firms will use third parties to ‘dig’ into your background.
If you are reluctant to say why you are leaving or the reason you give it doesn’t sound plausible this will set the alarm bells ringing and your application may be downgraded or rejected.