Over the past few years, the workplace has changed almost beyond recognition. With an increase in freelancers, more remote workers than ever, and advances in technology all shaping the way we work, the coming year is set to be big. Here are some of the key trends.
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This important job interview question has a way of making candidates blurt out their life stories. But that isn’t what potential employers want to hear. It’s one of the most frequently asked interview questions: “Tell me about yourself.” Your response will set the tone for the rest of the interview—no pressure! This question can be paralyzing, leaving you wondering what it is the interviewer really wants to know. Do they want to know what you did at your last gig? Your soft skills? How you named your cat? Actually, none of the above. Here’s a little secret: When an interviewer
Great food is all about great recipes and great ingredients. Whether you’re preparing an apple pie or beef Wellington, you can’t just toss in a bunch of processed junk in any old order and expect it to taste good. That’s equally true of cover letters: The best ones are carefully crafted with just the right mix of information, following just the right formula. So instead of making it up as you go and hoping for the best (remember that impromptu meatloaf you made?), watch the easy-to-follow recipe video below to help you cook up the most delicious cover letter ever. You’ll leave recruiters
So you’re looking for a new job. Seems thrilling, innit? Such plenty of exciting opportunities to grasp and all it takes to seize one is to send a good CV. Picture this: You’ve found this dream job. You know you’d be a perfect fit. You send your CV and you breathlessly wait for the call-back. But it never happens. Sound familiar? Yeah, it does for most of us. But how’s that possible? Why, I happen to know the answer to that: Your CV has never been read. It wasn’t good enough. Take heart, this nightmare scenario isn’t unfolding ever again.
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