Today I received a fantastic CV, from an extremely educated and qualified young man. Let’s refer to him as Kevin. Kevin had 6 GCSEs, 2 A Levels and had spent most of his short career working in customer service. At first glance, his CV showed me everything that I wanted in an applicant. The problem […]
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For many people, the idea of taking a structured interview is extremely intimidating. They can’t help comparing themselves against other candidates, and feeling as if their answers to the same questions are inadequate. If you are feeling like this, STOP! We’re here to help! You don’t have to compare yourself to other candidates, all you […]
Recent evidence suggests that more and more young people are complaining that once they submit their CV to a company, they don’t hear anything back. In the current climate, the number of people applying for every job has more than doubled. With fewer jobs in the public sector, and more and more commercial companies refusing […]
In this video, recruitment expert Richard McMunn will provide you with some useful tips and strategies for improving your memory. Many of us have to sit tests or assessments during our career, and the following strategies will go a long way to helping you improve your memory and improve your scores. How To Improve Exam […]
During an interview you will normally be asked two different types of interview questions. The first set of questions are called motivational type interview questions whilst the second set are called situational job interview questions. So, what is the difference between these types of question? Well, motivational job interview questions assess your enthusiasm and motivation for the […]
The need for well trained and dedicated teachers has never been so dire. With budget cuts claiming jobs in almost every sector, it would seem that the key to any kind of success begins with a good education. While this may seem fairly self evident, the reality is that fewer and fewer people are dreaming […]
Basically, there are 2 options available to you if you choose to become a nurse. You can either take a diploma course or a degree course through a selected university, with the coursework forming 50% practical and 50% theory in most cases. The diploma course takes approximately 3 years to complete, while degree courses may […]
Successful GCSE examination results can provide your child with positive foundations upon which to build their future career and pursue higher education. In order to help your child achieve their full academic potential, here is a guide to GCSE Examinations. In this revision blog, it will help consolidate your knowledge of the basic principles behind […]
There are more than 8,000 florist shops in the UK, and nearly 7,000 florist businesses in an industry that is now worth £1.5 billion. It’s not surprising that increasing numbers of people are wanting to join the fun. Described by those involved as a lifestyle, not a job, florist work isn’t just a bed of […]
First, lets look at the Top 10 Reasons to Become a Solicitor: 1. Salary – Starting with the obvious, one of the largest benefits to becoming a solicitor is the salary you can make. Few other careers will start you out with a salary comparable to that of a solicitor. 2. Fulfilment – As a […]
