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8 ways to make recruiters swipe right to your CV
Applying for a job is similar to online dating. You are hoping to land the job of your dreams. Investing time to highlight how your skills and experiences are directly relevant will significantly increase your chances of making the shortlist and ultimately a job offer.
Doing less but doing it better + FREE download
There is always more to do than there is time available. However we can manage the time we do have by making better use of ‘to do’ lists.
How to identify jobs where you can make a difference
COVID has led many of us to question to value of the work we do. Life is short. Are we spending it in ways that are fulfilling? What do we want our legacy to be?
The Change Curve and career transformation
The Kubler-Ross Change Curve is a helpful model to explore how we handle career change. Whether the change is through choice or events beyond our control, the model can help us understand our responses and feelings and as a result, improve how we process the change.
6 tips to take the fear out of giving presentations
Giving presentations can be like a scary movie. We fear the elements we can’t control. However we can help control our mind and body by preparing, anticipating problems and visualising success.
Change-makers seek forgiveness, not permission
Organisational change, especially in large organisations, can take time. Formal processes get in the way of innovation and improvements. Sometimes it’s more expedient to simply take action to get things done.
Your career development champions
The role of others on our career development should not be underestimated. Timely advice, encouragement and the opportunity to have a go at something new all play a part in our success.
What are your Super Powers?
As women we often downplay our skills and strengths. Awareness of our attributes and the ability to combine them enable us to create a potent and unique narrative which will strengthens applications and interview performance.
Making the move into management:10 tips
Making the transition from professional role into to management can be a challenge without formal experience. However there are a number of things you can do to improve your chances of success without it.
Decoding gender bias in job advertisements
Many recruiters are failing to check their job adverts for gender bias. Male-bias language deters some women from applying. As a result recruiters are missing out as many talented women will not apply for jobs. This leads to a lose-lose outcome for both parties.
Questions to ask at the end of the interview
The ability to ask good quality questions at the end of the interview provides recruiters with evidence of your motivation. It also draws attention to the effort you’ve put into researching the role and organisation. This will leave the panel with a positive impression.
5 interview question types and how to prepare
To prepare effectively, It’s helpful to understand why recruiters ask different types of interview question. Doing your research, being clear why you want the job and understanding how you meet the the requirements will increase your chances of success.