Finding a Job
Everything you need to know about looking for a job, from writing a résumé to interviewing and networking!
How to Reject a Job Offer Gracefully
After having applied for job after job after job in your cut-throat job search, you’ve finally managed to bag yourself an offer but it just isn’t quite right for you...
What to Do When You’re Running Late for an Interview
ARGH! It’s 1:48 pm and you’re stuck in traffic on your way to the interview for the job of your dreams! You’ve only got 12 minutes to get there, and you know that there’s...
The 35 Biggest Cover Letter Mistakes to Avoid
There’s a little rumour going around that hiring managers do not read cover letters – and I’m here to put that rumour to bed because hiring managers do, indeed, read...
14 Great Networking Conversation Starters to Break the Ice
Networking events can be daunting: you’re in a room filled with industry professionals that you’re dying to impress, yet you’re too scared to approach them in case you...
How to Tailor Your CV for a Job (with Example)
Have you ever applied for a number of jobs and received nothing but rejection? It’s enough to make you wonder where you’re going wrong. Well, the answer can be quite...
15 Questions That Will Help You Find Your Dream Job
As a youngster, you were so sure of your dream job by continually telling people: ‘I want to be a famous singer and make lots of money’. Now you’re older and hopefully a...
How Early Should I Arrive to My Interview?
The big day has finally arrived: you’re going to interview for the job of your dreams. You’ve prepared your answers to the most common interview questions, picked out...
Job Search: How to Go from Jobseeker to Wage Earner
Whether you’re straight out of university or a seasoned professional, job hunting is no walk in the park. Sometimes, you just don’t know where to begin looking, let alone...
How to Write Your CV's Skills Section
Skills are a key component of a well-written CV. Although your work experience and your education paint a picture of your background and your overall qualifications, the...
The Ultimate Job Search Guide: 40 Tips to Finding a Job
Finding the right employment opportunities and making it through the screening process in today’s competitive job market is tough, to say the least. But whether you’re a...
Should You Include Your Address on Your CV?
The job search process has changed greatly over the past decade; hiring managers and recruiters expect candidates to compact as much information as possible into a...
How to Explain a Gap Year on Your CV (with Examples)
Gap years are now as common as going on holiday, with thousands of people from all walks of life taking time out before or during full-time employment to achieve other...
