CV Advice, Interview Tips & Career Guidance

With our large network of consultants and professional CV writers, we receive many articles from our staff. Here are some we think might be of interest to you:

• Top Tips For A Career Change in 2012
  New year, new opportunities. Help for your career move resolution.
   
  
• Make the most out of your Christmas job.
  Work, be merry and gain employment this holiday!
   
  
• Writing a Freelance CV
  How to differentiate between an employee's CV and freelance. Yes, there is most definitely a difference!
   
  
• Thinking of becoming a Freelancer?
  As hundreds of employees are being made redundant, working from home is becoming more of an option. But where to begin?
   
  
• CV Writer app leads the way for CV Writing on the go
  If you haven't heard about this incredible new app already, read on to see what you're missing...
   
  
• Stepping sideways to success
  Wanting a promotion but no positions available? Here's an insightful way to get around the hurdle, without leaving the company you love.
   
  
• How to use LinkedIn to full advantage
  Considering LinkedIn as a part of your job hunt is a great idea. Here's how to get started.
   
  
• Are graduates trying everything?
  Graduates are all competing for the top company positions and schemes, but what about other routes to success?
   
  
• Don't be afraid to ask those questions!
  A common mistake made in interviews is the interviewee not asking any questions. Don't be afraid to speak out! Further help here...
   
  
• Considering your options
  You may have lost your job or are considering a change. It can be hard to know where to start, but you have more options than you think...
   
  
• Coping with redundancies psychologically
  After losing a job, it is important to settle your mind on a personal level, before anything else...
   
  
• The Importance of your Personal Profile
  Some people have one, others opt for a couple of lines, many don't include one at all. So why should you include a profile in your CV, and what makes a good one?
   
  
• Career Help
  We don't always know where we want to go with our career or how to get there. This handy article explores your options.
   
  
• How to Identify Achievements
  Struggling to identify or express your achievements? This article will give you examples and guidelines on how to achieve!
   
  
• How To Write An Effective Cover Letter
  Your cover letter is the most important document and together with a professional CV, it creates the ultimate tool for getting your dream job.
   
  
• Guide To Finding A Job
  You have decided that you need to change jobs. Don't jump head first into it. Always plan!
   
  
• Overview of a Permanent Recruiter
  Thinking of getting into recruitment? Find out about the role of a recruiter from one of our expert recruiters.
   
  
• IT Contractors vs. IT Permanent Staff
  You want to get into IT and you've heard of contractors making a large income but is it really worth it? Or would you prefer the security of a permanent role? Read about the pros and cons.
   
  
• IT Recruitment from the Recruitment Agents Perspective
  You've decided if you want to be a contractor or a permanent employee but does it make any difference to the way recruiters view or treat you?
   
  
• Online Job Hunting
  How do you find jobs online? Is online job hunting the only way to find jobs these days? What about networking?
   
  
• Executive Job Hunting
  As an executive your job options are more limited but does that mean jobs are harder to find or do you just need to know what to do?
   
  
• How to Ask For a Pay Rise
  Do you think you deserve more than what you are currently earning? Are you happy with your job and don't want to change jobs for a pay rise? Find out how to have the 'talk'.
   
  
• What to do in an Interview
  You have the perfect CV, the perfect cover letter but now it's crunch time in front of your potential new employer. How are you going to perform at this crucial stage?
   
  
• How and When to Resign
  Congratulations, you got the job. Be careful not to burn bridges with your old employer before you even walk out of the door. This article talks you through how to do it in a considerate and professional manner.
   
  
• How to Write an IT CV for a Permanent Position
  You have technical skills but you don't know how you should describe them or you don't know what to put down. This article describes the best way of doing it.
   
  
• How to Write an IT CV for a Contract Position
  You have a lot of technical skills with a lot of experience. This article talks about the best way to design your CV.
   
  
• Finding a Job in France
  Bored of your climate and would like to live and work in France whilst enjoying fine wine and cheese? This handy insiders guide is a great article.
   
  
• Google Plus your job hunt!
  Have a google profile? Well, this is the next step...