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Competency Based Questioning
Competency based questions are a new favourite with HR in recent years. Why? Because they
How To Get A Job
Are you looking for a job? If you are, then there are traditionally several places in which to look
How To Reply To A Job Ad
When you reply to a job ad and send in your covering letter and CV, you need to tailor your
Part 3f: The CV Layout
Well, you should aim for a good, clear layout. Try not to write in long sentences, but keep this
Part 4d: How To Start A Cover Letter
Should I address it to Dear Sir/Sirs/Madam, or should I write it to a person? You should make
Work From Home Business Idea: Computer Services
More and more people have computers, which means more and more people that are bamboozles daily by
How To Make Money From Home
There are a cornucopia of businesses you can run from home, but one possibility is as a FREELANCE
Part 1c: What Colours To Wear At Interview
Beware of wearing very loud colours for the interview - whilst you might have a penchant for
Q1: Why Did You Leave Your Old Job? Didn't You Like It?
Why is this question asked? The employer is looking to see what your attitude is like. A
Electrician
You may work in industry or in personal households as an electrician - wherever there is a supply
Part 3a: Confident Body Language
Walking, standing up straight - portrays
Hairdresser
Many may not think of being a hairdresser as a lucrative job, but they'd be wrong. Many local
1: Discovering The Outcome Of Your Interview
So, you have had the interview. What happens next? This, of course, varies from company to
How To Make Business Cards
Business cards are very cheap to buy these days so therefore it might be best to get them done
Part 4a: Covering Letter: Hand Written Or Typed?
Should I write the covering letter by hand, or type it? If no preference is stated by the
7: What To Do If You Have Not Heard Back
Before looking at what to do when you pass the interview, just a brief word about what to do if you
Bank Cashier
A cashier is still the most important role in banking. As the day to day face-to-face
3: Ask For Feedback
So you have that phone call telling you whether it is a 'yes' or a 'no'. Perhaps surprisingly, you
Movie Extra
Not the most normal of jobs, admittedly, but you can make good money earning as an extra as long as
Q10: So, Tell Me About Yourself
This question may also be stated more fully as something like "I have read your CV, which is full
Q5: Your CV Is Impressive... What Is Your Biggest Career Achievement To Date?
Another common question and a great chance to show how good you are - if you have prepared!
Part 5h: Logic Test A: Ordering Jumbled Sentences
As well as psychometric tests and mathematical tests, there may also be logical reasoning tests.
Work From Home Idea: Get Paid To Use The Internet
Sounds too good to be true but there are programs out there that pay YOU to use the internet
5: Responding To Interview Feedback
If it is the case that you receive really bad irrelevant feedback, or feedback that is more of a
Part 3i: Great Words To Use On Your CV
Well, obviously you need to make sure that you use correct english, and spell things correctly.
Part 1f: Eye Contact At Interview And Body Language
Good eye contact is important - as is your general body language. You should keep an open
Makeup Artist
A makeup artist has the role of working to a well defined brief to create a desired look. This
How To Write A Killer CV
If you are job searching at the moment, then one of the key documents is your CV. This is simply
How To Be Employable
To be employable these days means to be flexible in your approach and to have lots of transferable
Common Interview Questions: Introduction
Let's look at some questions that you might be asked in an interview, some of them common, others
Postman
This is one of those jobs that everyone is grateful for, but not so many people want to be. The
Q9: Tell Me About A Difficult Situation You Have Faced...
This question looks to see how you cope with a conflict situation, and may tease this out
Part 3e: Interests - CV
This section, which includes hobbies, is your chance to show that you have a diverse and balanced
2: Analysing Your Interview Performance
What do we mean by analysis here? This is the process where you 'go through' the interview mentally
4: Analysing Feedback
Take the feedback on board, and ask for more if you are not satisfied with what you have received.
Part 3e: Body Language: Lying
Touching nose -
Personal Shopper
If you have a passion for shopping and clothes, then this could be the job for you! You will
How To Set Up A Home Filing System
It's a lot easier than you think. The key is to set it up early and stick to the discipline of
Dietician
A dietician, as the name suggests, spends a large part of their time creating and advising clients
Q6: There Are Several Candidates For The Job. Why Should We Pick You?
Here you should not start bad mouthing or simply doubting the ability of the other candidates - a