To many job candidates, the all important hiring decision is a mystery. More often than not hiring managers don’t 
say much about the factors they considered. In January 2010, I wrote this post to lift the veil a bit, clear the air, and add some motivation. Continue reading
Recruiter wants to change my resume
By Alison Green
A reader writes:
I recently responded to a job listing on a recruiter’s website. I was called in for an interview, which consisted of me sitting in the waiting room for an hour and a half to talk to someone for three minutes, in which I pretty much just read her my resume. Continue reading
Efficiency and Productivity
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World of employment is a competitive place
Our series of articles by young, aspiring journalists, has moved to this, its new Saturday slot. This week Abby White explores why it is so difficult for young people to get jobs and questions why there is a negative perception of youngsters who are struggling to find work. Continue reading
Transferable Skills – Bringing Your Skills to a New Career
You’ve had enough of your current job. As a matter of fact, you’ve had enough of your current career. It’s time for a change. But what about all that valuable experience you’ve been stockpiling while toiling away at your job and the jobs that came before it? Do you really have to throw it all away and start from scratch? No you don’t. That’s where transferable skills come in. Continue reading