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Responding to – Tell me about yourself?
During interview coaching I develop mock interviews for my clients. I aim to get as close as I can to the real interview by analysing the job advertisement, job description and the company. Then by identifying required skills and knowledge we can prepare responses and have relevant examples to demonstrate appropriate strengths.
Tips and tricks to improve your LinkedIn presence
More than ever, LinkedIn is an important tool in our job search and the ongoing development of our professional network. As the demand for skilled professionals increase, recruiters will spend more time on LinkedIn searching for qualified candidates. Investing time in a strong profile can have longer term benefits and increase your changes of new opportunities for engagement and employment.
Interviewing after the Pandemic
As a specialist – your key strength is your knowledge and expertise in your specific area. Your point of difference is that you know a lot about your thing. This can be an advantage when job searching.
Should you Position Yourself as a Specialist?
As a specialist – your key strength is your knowledge and expertise in your specific area. Your point of difference is that you know a lot about your thing. This can be an advantage when job searching.
Five Steps for Preparing for a Job Interview
Preparing for an interview can be overwhelming, but there are several steps you can take to improve your confidence and approach. In this article, we create a 5-point interview checklist.
How to Write a Cover Letter which Directly Addresses the Job Description
Job search success often relies on your ability to market yourself and a cover letter provides the opportunity to answer the questions that hiring managers really want to know.
Seek is not a Job Search Strategy
We know that about 80% of job opportunities are not advertised, therefore, we need a job search strategy that does not rely on Seek or job boards.
8 Engaging Cover Letter Starting Sentences
Sometimes just getting started is hardest part. Here are 8 adaptable examples of starting sentences for your cover letter.
Three tips for a strong CV
A strong CV is easy to skim through, within six seconds the reader knows what you are about and what you can do for them. Here are my 3 key tips for developing your CV.
Your LinkedIn Headline – Are You Using it Wisely?
Your LinkedIn headline or tagline is the line that appears immediately below your name at the top of your profile. It is the first thing anyone sees when looking at your profile. You have 220 characters to sell yourself.