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How to do a self-assessment of your skills
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
"When you look for a new role, don't start by updating your CV. Instead, do a self-assessment to help you identify all the key information about yourself."
Finding work: a guide for the over-40s
Monday, July 20, 2020
"It's the big day: after months of searching, you've finally landed a job interview. You wake up early, having spent an uneasy night tossing and turning. You put on your business suit. Breakfast is small – your jittery stomach won't allow much."
CareerBoard - Interviews Part 4 - Questions to Avoid
Friday, July 17, 2020
You have the right outfit, you're at the interview and have some great questions to ask, so the last thing you want to do is ask the wrong question. So what should you avoid?
6 Job Search Tips That Are So Basic People Forget Them - themuse
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
The irony of job search advice: There’s so much available that you don’t have to spend more than four seconds Googling before you land on some nugget of wisdom or another.
Avoiding a Job Interview Disaster, and Other Tips for Job Seekers
Monday, July 13, 2020
"Several career experts and recruiters have told me that job applicants need to do more work preparing for interviews. Why? They stumble over routine questions that most interviewers will ask, such as identifying strengths and weaknesses."
CareerBoard - Interviews Part 3 - Questions to ask
Friday, July 10, 2020
You've got the outfit and are at the interview. So far all is going well. You think the interview is drawing to an end, then the interviewer asks the question you have been dreading - 'Do you have any questions?'.
How Can I Make Myself Stand Out in an Interview from Home?
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
"You've seen a new job and want to apply for it... but how do you make yourself stand out in an interview from home?"
Why is Career Objective Important in Resume?
Monday, July 6, 2020
"Resume communicates the information related to your past work, personality, strengths, and skills. The career objective mentioned in a resume gives foresight to the recruiter about your passion and commitment towards work. Hence, your career objective must catch the eye of a recruiter."
CareerBoard - Interviews Part 2 - What you should and shouldn't do
Friday, July 3, 2020
"You look the part, now on to the interview.

There are plenty of things you should and shouldn't say or do. These are our top 10."
How to Job Search During the Summer Slowdown
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
"Job searches require a lot of patience. Employers may not move as quickly as you’d like when filling positions, for example. In some cases, they may never respond to your resume. Summers can be especially rough since business at potential employers naturally slows down as their workers — including recruiters and hiring managers — take time off to celebrate holidays and enjoy vacations."