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View the entire September 23rd broadcast of Careers Cast, sponsored by Joboso.com.
Experts participating in this month's web-cast include:
- Rebecca Fuller (Founder of Fuller CV) shares her top tips and
techniques to build a great CV. Thefullercv.com
- Martin Warnes (Mgr. Dir. Reed.co.uk) explains how to get a "job site"
to work for you. Reed.co.uk
- Simon Lewis (Editor at Onlymarketingjobs) How job seekers can develop
their "personal brand" to get recruiters to pitch/place them. Onlymarketingjobs.com
- Michele Sklar (Job Seeker & Consultant) How she has utilized her
personal & professional newtwork's to secure new assignments and job
opportunities.
- Keith Robinson (Co-founder & Chair)
CareerSiteAdvisor's provides job seekers with a means to search for job
and company career sites, alongside practical careers advice and links
to valuable online resources for today's job seeker.
Launched in March, CareerSiteAdvisor offers a single reference point for job seekers to search for job and company career sites, in an easy to use directory along with advice and links to valuable online resources for today's job seeker.
CV Preparation - the do's and the don'ts  |
| by Rebecca Fuller & CareerSiteAdvisor Jan 11, 2010 |
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| Rebecca Fuller - Founder of The Fuller CV With 13+ years of experience in the business of professional CV writing, shares with us what every CV must contain to ensure progressing to the next stage of the job search process - the real do's and don'ts behind CV preparation. read more or comment here |
| Careers Cast - The December Edition |
| by CareerSiteAdvisor.com Dec 01, 2009 |
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CareerSiteAdvisor.com “Careers Cast” - December Edition
The UK’s Leading Job Seeker Web TV Channel
Wednesday December 2nd, 12.30pm GMT
Topics discussed by our panel of industry experts:
Taking stock of what I want next?
Those stupid interview questions!
Working with my Recruitment...read more or comment here |
| The Interview - What to wear? |
| by Keith Robinson Nov 16, 2009 |
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| What to wear for the all important interview?
No I have a confession I am the last person to advise anyone what to a wear. As a 50 year old, “web dresser” laid back in my view or scruffy in many others but as I have researched the topic I have realised your visual brand is as important as your virtual brand.
Before I give my tips and links to sites with great...read more or comment here |
| 5 Tools to Help Plan & Find a Job |
| by Keith Robinson Nov 08, 2009 |
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So much to do, and so little time to do it. A common refrain among those looking for a job. Surprising as this may sound searching for a job can be overwhelming and frightening.
You’re looking for a job, researching companies, preparing for interviews, planning travel, getting your CV in shape and stay positive.
So where do you start and how can you keep a...read more or comment here |
| Successful Interviewing- Part Four |
| by Janice Chalmers Oct 18, 2009 |
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The interview - Your personal pitch
It's not just what you say, but the way that you say it. Five forget-me-nots of how to pitch yourself to a potential employer
You, not I
The only place where 'I' comes before 'you' should be in the alphabet. In your cover letters and interviews it's your 'you attitude' that counts. In other words, the needs of your...read more or comment here |
| Successful Interviewing - Part Three |
| by Keith Robinson Oct 12, 2009 |
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The Interview – The questions that we know but hate and the close.
Contributions from John Leese (www.workthing.com), and books ‘Great Answers to Tough Interview Questions’ and ‘Brilliant Interview’.
In no particular order we have listed all the types of questions that you...read more or comment here |
| Successful Interviewing - Part Two |
| by Keith Robinson Oct 05, 2009 |
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| The Interview – The first few minutes
What to expect
Interviews come in many forms - panel interviews, one to one interviews, group interviews etc. Ask your consultancy what form of interview it will be beforehand. You may be asked to take a test before the interview, depending on the type of organisation. These might consist of psychometric or aptitude tests....read more or comment here |
| Launch Edition: Recruiter Cast - Web TV - Recorded September 23rd |
| by CareerSiteAdvisor Sep 29, 2009 |
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| View the entire September 23rd broadcast of Recruiters Cast, sponsored by Joboso.com
Experts participating on the panel include:
* Martin Warnes (Mgr. Dir. Reed.co.uk) http://www.reed.co.uk/
* Simon Lewis (Editor at Onlymarketingjobs) http://www.onlymarketingjobs.com/
* Alex Hens (Director at 3D Marcomms) http://www.3dmarcomms.com/
* Richard Tyrie (Co Founder at...read more or comment here |
| Successful Interviewing – Part One |
| by Keith Robinson Sep 28, 2009 |
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| Prepare – Prepare - Prepare
Congratulations you got through, over under, around those first obstacles now for the real assault course, the interview.
Now some of are probably wondering about my “military’ analogies well to me it is a form of warfare, physical, logistical and psychological.
Physical; because you want/need this job,...read more or comment here |
| Rebuilding your life after redundancy |
| by Janet Davies & CareerSiteAdvisor Sep 23, 2009 |
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| Interview with author Janet Davies (Newlifenetwork.co.uk) talks about redundancy, choice, job searching, going it alone and gives great, honest and practical advice. One to watch, listen and learn from.
If you'd like more information on this topic we suggest that go check out her 5 star rated book available now at Amazon: "Rebuilding your Life after Redundancy" read more or comment here |
| How to Handle the Interview |
| by Richard Alberg & CareerSiteAdvisor Sep 22, 2009 |
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Richard Alberg (Myworksearch.co.uk) gives some great tips on how to handle the interview. Solid and sound practical drawn from his own recruiting experiences, coupled with a great sense of style and humour.
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| Recruiter Cast - Web TV to launch September 23rd |
| by CareerSiteAdvisor.com Sep 18, 2009 |
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| Industry experts unite to offer UK’s first “recruiter” Web TV channel
At some stage many of us will be a “recruiter”. For some it is their professional career and whether recruiting for a company or working in a recruitment consultancy the need to learn and share best practice is part of the job.
For many others it is part of running a...read more or comment here |
| Job Seeker Live Web TV: Careers Cast - September 24th |
| by CareerSiteAdvisor.com Sep 18, 2009 |
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| “Guerilla Marketing and the Promiscuous Digit.”
How to reduce the number of “no replies to my on-line applications”
This and other topics are discussed by a panel of Industry experts on the UK’ s leading jobseeker Web TV channel Careers Cast.
London, UK: With unemployment exceeding 2.5million, a large number of people will use the web...read more or comment here |
| Where to include your Headshot (mug.!!) - Really! |
| by Keith Robinson Sep 06, 2009 |
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Don’t put your photo on your CV is still the best move, but with the growth of social media you are encouraged to put a “photo” on your profiles. So when and where should you include that headshot to improve your “credibility”?
Chances are that as a Brit you have been told “ never put your...read more or comment here |
| Ten Steps to Help Define Your Personal Brand Online |
| by Keith Robinson Aug 30, 2009 |
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The whole concept of a personal brand is relatively new, although their have always been individuals who have understood the power of a “personal brand” Churchill, John Harvey-Jones and Richard Branson to name a few. But it has been the growth of the internet as a tool which then gave rise to blogging and the growth of...read more or comment here |
| How Google Can Help With Your Job Search. |
| by Keith Robinson Aug 23, 2009 |
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Today when you want to find out a city’s population, or how to get their, or locate the details for a particular museum your search likely starts on Google.
Google gives you access to all the world’s information with just the click of a button, but as we found out during our first Careers Cast from Luke Mckend, the Head of...read more or comment here |
| Ten questions to ask a startup |
| by Guy Kawasaki Aug 10, 2009 |
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With more and more of us tempted to either set up our own business or join a recent start up the opportunity particularly of a “start up” might seem attractive and it can be. All the benefits and none of the risk.
This is a very nice article for those tempted in this climate to join a start up, although this has a U.S...read more |
| LinkedIn for beginners |
| by Andy Headworth Jul 20, 2009 |
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| Most people have heard of LinkedIn, but do you know what it is and how it can help you with your business? First, let me define what it is – LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com ) is a professional networking group whose purpose is to provide its members a way to search and connect with other people to find people, jobs and business opportunities. read more |
| Executive Guide & Value of Networking |
| by Careers Cast Jul 13, 2009 |
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| Rosalyn Rahame founder of Goldjobs (www.goldjobs.com) and an executive recruiter explains that Senior Executive’s can (and are) losing their jobs – she stress’s the importance and value of their own personal networks, and goes onto comment that they still feel the pain of losing a job, but are able to enjoy the luxury of a redundancy package, often aided by...read more or comment here |
| “What is a Hidden Job (and how do I find them)? |
| by Keith Robinson Jul 08, 2009 |
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At a recent unemployed networking work shop I heard those attending use the term “Hidden jobs”. Now my first response was this is a concept I’m familiar with, and some people would have you believe that as much as 80% of jobs are hidden. But it was a term that I have not heard those looking for work use before; so I decided to explore what they...read more or comment here |
| Your Personal Brand Guide |
| by Matt Alder Jul 06, 2009 |
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| Matt Alder talks about how technology is facilitating the concept of “My Brand”. With sites like Myspace, Linkedin, Facebook and Twitter carrying more information about “you” some of which you put up (some which friends do). Learn how to take control your brand message with 4 simple steps. read more or comment here |
| Live CareerCast - Thursday July 9th 12.30pm: |
| by Keith Robinson Jul 01, 2009 |
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| “Hidden jobs” – A term increasingly used by those unemployed, but was does it mean? This and other topics are discussed by a panel of Industry on the UK’s first jobseeker Web TV channel
London, UK: With many of the 2.2 million people out of work in the UK relying solely on the internet to find a job*, a new web TV channel will offer expert...read more or comment here |
| Job Seeker's Internet Guide |
| by Mike Taylor Jun 29, 2009 |
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| Mike Taylor of Web-Based-Recruitment (www.web-based-recruitment.com) explains how to find a job site on the internet, the different types of sites you’ll find, and how to use a companies own career site. read more or comment here |
| A Guide to Career & Job Sites |
| by Mike Taylor Jun 29, 2009 |
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Mike Taylor of Web-Based-Recruitment (www.web-based-recruitment.com) explains the difference between types of job sites found on the internet. He gives his "top tips" on how to make job sites "work for you" (e.g. how to set an e-mail alert that won't just collect spam, and how to search through a job site efficiently).e Definitions */
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| Job Seeker's Guide to Facebook |
| by Andy Headworth Jun 16, 2009 |
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| Andy Headworth of Sirona Consulting and recruitment blogger talks about how your "personnel brand" is becoming more important and sites like Facebook help you to find and be found by others. read more or comment here |
| Job Seekers Guide to LinkedIn |
| by Andy Headworth Jun 16, 2009 |
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| Andy Headworth of Sirona Consulting talks about how your "personnel brand" is becoming more important; LinkedIn has become one of the most important business networks to be seen on, network with others while also keeping up to date on breaking news views and industry trends. read more or comment here |
| Job Seeker's Guide to Twitter |
| by Andy Headworth Jun 16, 2009 |
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| Blogger Andy Headworth of Sirona Consulting talks about the relevancy of Twitter (the worlds fastest growing social network and micro blogging application), to today's job seeker. How to use twitter to build your brand while keeping up with the Jone's. read more or comment here |
| Job Seeker's Guide to Blogging |
| by Andy Headworth Jun 16, 2009 |
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| Andy Headworth of Sirona Consulting talks about developing your own online "brochure," and how to build upon your reputation through blogs as a platform to link all other networking activity. read more or comment here |
| The Ten Commandments for Job Seekers on Twitter |
| by Andy Headworth Jun 14, 2009 |
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| With so many companies and recruiters on Twitter, it is a great place for a job seeker to find a job. But there are some 'rules' that they need to be aware of to have a chance at maximising their chances of finding a job opportunity there.Therefore I have put together my tips to help job seekers on Twitter, because after all, many job seekers arriving at Twitter, will probably...read more |
| Ten Ways to use Facebook to find a Job |
| by Andy Headworth Jun 07, 2009 |
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| There are many tools out there in the social media space, and you could be confused by trying to cover all of them - especially if you have recently lost your job and need to find a new one. But for me it is about getting a balance with using a smaller number social media tools that stand the most chance of being effective AND suit you to engage with on a regular basis.So for...read more or comment here |
| UK’s First Job Seeker Web TV Channel |
| by Career Site Advisor May 23, 2009 |
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With many of the 2.2 million people out of work in the UK relying solely on the internet to find a job*, a new web TV channel will offer expert advice to jobseekers to help them find a job online, where a labyrinth of over 10,000 job boards and social networking sites dominate.
CSA TV (www.careersiteadvisor.com) will launch on Wednesday...read more or comment here |
| The Ten Commandments of Job Hunting Success |
| by Recruitment Juice May 16, 2009 |
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This is from a Recruitment Juice survey. It "provides the inside track for jobseekers" but as the article was developed from feedback from recruiters I thought it worth sharing.1. Recruiters are selective. When asked how many jobseekers expressing an interest are seen or spoken to the results were evenly spread, but a small majority (17.5%) say they...read more |
| Ten things you MUST understand when looking for a job |
| by Andy Headworth May 05, 2009 |
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| Here is a reality check for anybody looking for a job at the moment - and this isn't recession focused, but good 'advice' I have been giving job seekers for years.These are some things that job seekers have to realise when they enter the job searching process, and they are based on many years of experience recruiting. These are about understanding the process, focusing on the...read more or comment here |
| Planning Your Online Job Hunting |
| by Mike Taylor Mar 10, 2009 |
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| In the UK alone there are around 15 million people using the Internet to look for a job. This figure will no doubt continue to grow in the future.
Before the Internet it was so much easier to work out where jobs were likely to be advertised. They were typically published in newspapers or trade magazines and journals. Today it is totally different. With well over 1,000 job...read more or comment here |
| What recruiters expect you to know |
| by Workthing.com Mar 01, 2009 |
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| Employers expect every prospective candidate to do their duty... or at least show due diligence. But what do they expect you to know exactly?
Over 60% of European employers expect job applicants to have done some research into their company before a job interview.
This is according to a survey from administrative personnel agency OfficeTeam, who surveyed 780 employers across...read more |
| Ten things to do if you lose your job |
| by Ross Chainey Feb 22, 2009 |
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| Unemployment is rising towards two million and the outlook is bleak. Here are 10 things to remember if you have lost your job:
1. DON'T PANICIf you have been made redundant, then remember that chances are it wasn't your fault. The current financial crisis is a global event. You are not alone. Stay positive and don't wallow in your situation. It is time to dust yourself off,...read more or comment here |
| Career Change Checklist |
| by Janice Chalmers Feb 22, 2009 |
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| Are you an idealist or a realist when it comes to changing your career? Print out and take this test to find out if you have really thought the change through. Circle either Y for yes, or N for no, in answer to each question read more |
| How to Prepare for an Emergency Job Search |
| by Johanna Schlegel Feb 11, 2009 |
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| We at CareerSite Advisor are always on the look for interesting article and we found this one on a US site (http://www.salary.com/) and although it is US in nature and is targeting a management level the principles are sound and is worth reading.
These 10 tips are good habits to get into to manage your career even in boom times. So even if you're one of the...read more or comment here |
| Interviews: 10 Point Plan |
| by John Lees Feb 10, 2009 |
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| Careers expert John Lees FREC offers you a 10-point plan for interview success: Plan carefully. Do you know where you are going and how to get there? Who are you seeing? read more |
| Making Your CV Work for You |
| by John Lees Feb 06, 2009 |
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| Until your interview, you are only as good as your paperwork and perhaps telephone manner.
This makes your CV and covering letter crucial. They are essential tools in most job searches. Like any marketing document, a CV should help you sell yourself.
Preparation:
Think about your skills, competencies, qualifications and experience. What are your unique selling points and...read more or comment here |
| The Electronic CV – Fact or Fiction |
| by Harriet Marsh Feb 06, 2009 |
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| It’s 2009 and anything is possible and therefore every CV must be “electronic” well actually no BUT they are growing in popularity and they can be a great way to “stand out” from the crowed.
We have include an article from the Guardian on the topic plus some links to current electronic CV already on sites like You Tube.
In today's multimedia...read more or comment here |
| The Application Form |
| by John Lees Feb 06, 2009 |
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| Careers expert John Lees FREC has some tips for you about filling in application forms.
Read the form and its instructions carefully. Sometimes it's useful to photocopy the blank form so you can fill it out in rough first.
Read the Job Description thoroughly. Try to work out what problem the job is there to solve. Try to work out the top 5 competences required by...read more or comment here |
| What Not to Include in Your CV |
| by John Lees Feb 06, 2009 |
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| Careers expert John Lees FREC reveals the secrets of making your CV stand out from the crowd.
Don't provide huge amounts of detail about jobs you did more than 10 years ago.
Don't put anything down under "interests" unless (a) it has some relevance to the job or (b) you can talk inspiringly for hours on the subject.
Don't put yourself down, try...read more or comment here |
| The Cover Letter |
| by John Lees Feb 06, 2009 |
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| Careers expert John Lees FREC tells you the insider secrets about writing letters that get you interviewed:
The only function of this letter is to get your CV read, and to get you a meeting. Think of your letter like the first page of your CV, as a one page advertisement for you. Make your letter brief, enthusiastic, and interesting.
Ensure that everything in the...read more or comment here |
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