by Anne Wilson | Oct 21, 2024 | Careers Resources
Your CV matters. Some universities are starting to drop the requirement for an application form, so your CV (with supporting information or a personal statement) will become even more important than previously. I’ve shortlisted from hundreds of CVs and applications....
by Anne Wilson | Nov 27, 2023 | Careers Resources
Your application form is the gateway to a potential interview. How you present yourself, your experiences and skills will determine the likelihood of securing an interview – and with luck, a job. As a recruiter I despair at the quality of many application forms I’ve...
by Anne Wilson | Nov 20, 2023 | Careers Resources
I was recently a panel member for a webinar on ‘The impact of generative AI on the future of work.’ I wrote about that in a previous post. The panel discussed the different ways AI will impact on us all in some way. Generative AI is moving at warp...
by Anne Wilson | Jul 3, 2023 | Careers Resources
In my series of posts on books that have left a lasting impression, my selection this time is Steven Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. It’s not a new book- it was originally published in 1989. Many of you will be familiar with the book’s...
by Anne Wilson | May 22, 2023 | Career Development
Technical skills- how to make, fix or improve things are the baseline of any organisation. You need a mechanic to know how to fix your car. You need a financial expert to calculate company payroll. You need medically trained staff to diagnose and treat illnesses....