So, you’ve just come out of university, and you’re looking to secure an interview for the next step in your career journey. However, one of the most essential things you’ll need to consider is your CV and how effective it is in securing those all-important interviews. To make sure you get it right and don’t miss any chances, here are the ten most common CV mistakes graduates make and how you can avoid them yourself. 1. Formatting Your CV Properly One of the biggest mistakes and downfalls that graduates make in their CVs is the fact that they are not…
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In order to attract top talent and retain valuable employees, employers are having to keep up with current trends and adapt their workplaces accordingly. But what do candidates want? CV-Library has been surveying UK workers on a monthly basis throughout 2017. Their surveys, covering a range of topics from workplace wellbeing to how we’re looking for jobs, has given them a valuable insight into what candidates are looking for from the workplace. They’ve pulled together their findings to predict the biggest workplace trends of 2018. Watch the video below to discover what their eight predictions are. 1. More fluidity in the…
If you are among the millions of workers who have resolved to get a new job in 2018, check out these top 3 tips to improve your CV and secure interviews. 1. Optimise your CV for ATS systems Employers and recruiters use ATS systems to find candidates by searching for certain keywords. For example, if an employer is looking for a Marketing Manager they may write keywords such as ‘Marketing Manager’, ‘Marketing’, ‘Online Marketing’, into the ATS system. If your CV doesn’t contain the relevant keywords for the positions you are interested in, it won’t be visible to employers and…
Although it’s impossible to predict what jobs may be replaced or outsourced next, there are a few jobs where you will always be in demand. These are jobs that robots or computers will never be able to do and ones that have to be done locally. For people that are worried about job security, they can pick one of these jobs where you will always be in demand. 1. Doctor Until we find a cure for every disease and a way to avoid injury, doctors and other medical professionals will always be in demand. In fact, this is an industry…
Changing your workplace can be challenging. You are already used to the office, your colleagues, the environment; then all of a sudden, circumstances change and you must move. It can be a pain in the bum. Yet on the other hand, holding fast to something you are not satisfied with anymore can be a waste of your time. Anyhow, in order to be satisfied with your new job, it’s important to fight for the one you truly want! By doing that, changing offices will only affect you in a positive way. Search for what you need, and get what you…
Most of us grew up hearing the mantra “Don’t be a quitter,” and we’ve internalized it to the point where we feel guilty even if we don’t finish a book that’s boring us to death. Our parents weren’t entirely wrong in saying that persistence is necessary for success, but sometimes quitting is the most effective course of action. Whether it’s a failed project, a thankless job, or a doomed relationship, quitting can be a virtue. “Quitting is leading too.” – Nelson Mandela As it turns out, some of us are really good at knowing when to quit, while others have…
With strong competition for jobs, you can’t afford to let yourself down when it comes to your CV. When I worked as a recruiter, I would frequently reject CVs for these two reasons. 1. Your CV doesn’t engage the person reading it The language you use in your CV will often determine whether an employer or recruiter will read to the end of the last page. One of the best ways to engage the person reading your CV is to include action words. Action words portray you as a do-er and someone committed to going the extra mile. Examples of…
If you’re a marketer, it probably feels like there’s no end to the vast range of online tools that aim to boost your marketing strategy and make your marketing efforts easier to track. New tools seem to be popping up every month but deciding which ones are worth investing in and adding to your marketing team toolkit is a big challenge in itself. Here at CareerExperts, we use a number of effective marketing tools and we thought we’d share some of our favourites with you. These are some awesome paid and free tools that we recommend. 1. Social Media Scheduling…
During a job interview, a lot of terrible mistakes can be committed. These blunders are usually the primary cause of rejection as most of them are rarely tolerated by the interviewers. To land your dream job, you must prepare for it accordingly, and you shouldn’t allow careless mistakes to stop you from achieving professional success. In today’s post, we’re going to explore the 7 most common job interviews, that which according to the HR manager of RushMyEssay UK, happen to be the most significant mistakes that an employee can commit during an interview. 1. Not Being Prepared Going for a…
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, but it’s also the most expensive time of the year. With gifts to buy for all the family, tempting food and parties galore your pockets can certainly get a lot lighter! While Christmas is a good time to start searching for a new permanent job, there are also plenty of temporary roles round that can give your bank balance a boost during the festive season. Plus, who wouldn’t want a Christmas-related job? We’ve rounded up some of the most awesome Christmas jobs for you to consider! 1. Santa Claus via GIPHY…
There’s nothing worse than muddling through the beginning of your business venture and struggling to get things moving. If you want to jump-start your start-up, then you need to make sure you’re following these ideas. Although many of these can make things difficult at first. Getting these things right will help your business be successful in the long run. 1. Branding Matters The way you brand your business truly matters and will have an enormous impact on how successful your business is. You need to know exactly what it is that you’re offering people and focus on just building your…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Well, that is if you don’t make a total and utter fool of yourself at your office Christmas party. It would appear that the internet is full of unfortunate folks who have experienced some pretty embarrassing work Christmas party nightmares. Since it’s the season of giving, it would be very Scrooge-esque to not share some of the best ones with you. Enjoy, and just be glad that none of these ‘work’s do’ horrors have ever befallen you! Christmas is Cancelled via GIPHY “I wasn’t here at the time, but our office has…
They often say that sellers are born and not made. While it’s true that certain personalities lend themselves to the sales profession, the skills can definitely be learned and honed. Even the most experienced sales people will still benefit from adding new strings to their bows. Therefore, sales training is essential to keeping your selling force strong. That being said, the sales process is complex. There are so many facets that make up a successful sales professional; rapport building, influence, product knowledge, the ability to close a deal, to name but a few. This means that sales training can often…
As an ex-recruiter, I have read thousands of CVs and usually within 7 seconds of reading one, I would decide whether this candidate would progress to interview stage. Here are my top 3 tips for improving your CV. Implement these suggestions and you might just find yourself being invited to interviews for relevant positions. 1. Have a targeted professional summary A well written professional summary instantly portrays you as a credible candidate, but get this wrong and the employer or recruiter might not read the rest of your CV. A professional summary: contains highlights of your relevant experience and skills…
Christmas is coming and the endearing adverts are out, the lights are on and the Christmas shopping has begun! While you may struggle enough coming up with gift ideas for your close family and friends, coming up with Secret Santa ideas for work colleagues can be challenging. We probably spend more time with some of our colleagues than we do with family members and they can even become like a second family to us! Just like family, some people are easy to buy for and others leave you stumped! If you’re struggling to come up with Secret Santa ideas for…
A lot of people searching for jobs make the huge mistake of not attaching a cover letter with the job application and CV. For some employers, not having a cover letter means the CV won’t even be viewed. A cover letter is essential for finding the job of your dreams. Especially nowadays when companies get dozens of CV’s that will be similar to yours – the cover letter is that thing that can really make the difference. It’s where you can demonstrate your enthusiasm, passion or personality that will make them choose you over the other 10 candidates. If having…
Does this sound familiar? You have a tonne of work to get through but not a lot of time to do it, so what do you do? Get in the zone and power through? No, you sit there and think about how much you have to do, silently panicking to the point that you’re practically frozen. Or perhaps procrastination is more your thing – those memes don’t laugh at themselves. Before you know it, an hour has passed and you’ve got barely anything done. It sounds like it’s time to master your focus. “I Don’t Need to Get in the…
With advances in science and more accessible information for all, we’re increasingly aware of the importance of staying healthy. However, a full-time job and a super healthy lifestyle don’t always go hand in hand. Especially when it comes to lunchtime. Come on, hands up – how many of you go straight for a ready meal or a fast food lunch? The good news is that healthy doesn’t have to mean boring. Take a look at these healthy lunch ideas for work that will take your fancy every day of the week. Healthy lunch ideas for work: Preparation is key You’re…
Successful people often exude confidence—it’s obvious that they believe in themselves and what they’re doing. It isn’t their success that makes them confident, however. The confidence was there first. Think about it: Doubt breeds doubt. Why would anyone believe in you, your ideas, or your abilities if you didn’t believe in them yourself? It takes confidence to reach for new challenges. People who are fearful or insecure tend to stay within their comfort zones. But comfort zones rarely expand on their own. That’s why people who lack confidence get stuck in dead-end jobs and let valuable opportunities pass them by. Unconfident people…
We’ve all been there. The interview has been going well, you’ve built a great rapport with your line-manager-to-be. Next thing you know, they’ve dropped a bombshell of a question; the sort of classic interview question that’s just simply impossible to answer without sounding generic. Here’s a quick-fire guide on how to answer four typical interview questions. 1. “Why should we hire you?” This is age-old, and a particularly un-creative question to ask at a job interview. Many common answers will include generic statements such as “I’m proactive”, “I work well both on my own, and in a team”, “I’m punctual” etc.…