Job interviews are unavoidable and are important moments in your career. They give you an opportunity to show off your skills, experience, and personality directly to potential employers. A well-executed interview not only demonstrates your qualifications but also highlights your personality, enthusiasm and fit...
How to Use Social Media for a Job Search (According to Chat GPT)
At the time of writing this article, Chat GPT has been publicly available for exactly 3 years to the day (11 June 2023.) I am actually a massive fan of this AI technology, so, to commemorate this auspicious occasion I have decided to interview...
Best Time to Search for a New Job
So 2023 is in full swing, in fact, we are almost in the second month of the new year. Often people use the start of a new year to search for new employment. But can the timing of your job search make a big...
7 tips on how to boost your career while being unemployed
So many people have literally been forced to watch their entire worlds collapse around them over the past year. Jobs have been lost, cars repossessed, school fees and rent payments missed. And the worst part is there does not seem to be any end...
Why did I not get the job? [Answers and Solutions to this Question]
“Why did I not get the job?” Have you ever been for an interview, or applied for a position that you felt fits you perfectly and still ended with a rejection letter in your inbox? I am quite sure that most people reading this...
4 worries EVERY job seeker will have
So you are busy searching for a new job. It does not matter if you have just started or if you have been busy with it for a while. The fact is that until you actually get an offer and sign that employment contract...
How to identify a bad boss!
Working for a bad boss or manager might make you question your career choices. But even worse then that, an awful boss can have an impact on your home life and mental or emotional well-being. There is nothing worse than waking up in the...
Writing a Job Interview Thank You Letter.
Should you send a job interview thank you letter after an interview? The answer to this question is almost always yes. In this article, we will take a look at how to write a great thank you letter to send after an interview, discuss...
How to edit your FREE CV template.
Have you downloaded your FREE CV template yet? If not you will find a link to the download page in this article. We will also discuss some super tips to keep in mind when editing your CV template. ...
“Why can’t I find a job?” 7 Simple Reasons.
If you have been searching for a job for quite some time now you are probably asking yourself "Why can't I find a job?" The truth is there is probably a very simple reason that you are not managing to find a job, and...
Preparing for a Job Interview
So you have prepared the perfect CV and cover letter, applied online for a position that fits your skills and experience. Finally you get the call that you have been waiting for, you have an interview. As you hang up the phone your excitement...
Should you include an application objective on your CV?
An objective statement is a paragraph describing your goals and ambitions for employment. It can be as simple as stating your desired job title or it can be slightly more detailed giving an idea about where you come from and where you see yourself...
The best question to ask after an interview.
As you know it is vitally important to ask questions at the end of an interview. Knowing what questions to ask can be difficult especially if you have not prepared in advance, but fortunately for you I think that I have finally identified the...
When should I not apply for a job?
Applying to job vacancies is not just a hit and miss exercise. If you are just randomly applying to jobs then you might be doing it wrong! Check out my top 6 reasons NOT to apply for a position....
What questions to ask during an interview?
During an interview the interviewer is obviously going to ask you a number of questions. They are trying to find out if your skills, experience and personality match the position and culture of the company. However you should never think of an interview as...