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Ten things to do if you lose your job
by Ross Chainey
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Top 10 Things You Need to Know about E-CVs and Posting Your CV Online
by Margaret Stead
The ECVÒ or e-resume, short for electronic CV or Resume, is a vital tool for today's job-searcher. But what exactly is an electronic cv, ECV or resume? read more
What Not to Include in Your CV
by John Lees
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
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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