Are the Winter blues colouring your job aspirations?

January is one of the bleakest months of the year – the mornings are still dark as you leave for work and the sun disappears again over the horizon as early as 4pm, before you’ve even thought about shutting down your PC and heading home.  What’s more, the Christmas festivities are over and there are Continue reading..

Starting the new year as you mean to go on

For many, a new year gives the opportunity for a fresh start. New Year’s resolutions lead us to down the “new year, new me” trail of thought that allow us to become motivated to achieve new goals and dreams. To help kick start your job and career drive this year, leading job board CV-Library have Continue reading..

Nail the job you've always wanted!

Rather than thinking about an interview as a daunting audition, see it as a powerful catalyst for your future. And when the inevitable tricky questions start, you’ll be ready! The book, Nail That Interview by recruitment consultant, Tim Vincent, (£9.99, Vermilion) spells out the perfect steps to interview success.   The right attitude Having the Continue reading..

How to Get a Graduate Job in Healthcare.

Looking for a medical job can be a daunting experience. With more than 350 different healthcare careers on offer with the NHS alone, it’s difficult to know where to begin. The good news is that the medical sector is one of the few industries that continued to grow throughout the recession, and is still growing Continue reading..

10 Ways To Get That Job!

When it comes to recruitment there’s not much James Caan doesn’t know. he shares his top tips! 1. Look for the opportunities The job market should be seen as an opportunity for you. If major corporates and large companies are letting quantities of staff go, then it will be smaller, more flexible, more ambitious and more Continue reading..

The Interview

Guest editor Sarah Willingham tells you how to bag that job! Getting an interview in this fiercely competitive jobs market can be a coup in itself. Unless you want to mess it up by being underprepared, follow Sarah’s tips and you will have the advantage when you walk through that door armed with a big Continue reading..

The 21st century way to bag that job!

Gone are the days when you’d flick through the local paper to find a job – now it’s all about social media, networking and knowing what it is you want! What do you want to be? The first step to finding your ideal job is to know what it is you’re looking for. It may Continue reading..

Get that job!

Finding your dream career isn’t easy. guest editor James Caan gives you guidance on getting ahead of the game… Job hunting can be demoralising, but it’s important to remain positive. The key is to stay motivated, believe that the right opportunity is just around the corner and be proactive about finding it. Treat periods of Continue reading..

Being authoritative in the interview process

The interview process is daunting for anyone. Regardless of an individual’s professional history or even how many times they have been to an interview, everyone will have some form of anxiety ahead of such a meeting. However, it’s important to note that this is by no means a weakness, in fact nerves can be beneficial Continue reading..

The graduate’s guide to creating the perfect CV

A good CV is essential when applying for graduate jobs. So taking the time to perfect your CV is vital to get the job you want. A well-crafted CV will show your career interests and highlight your most relevant skills and experience in the way recruiters like. There is no quick fix when writing your Continue reading..