Changing Jobs when you are over 50
We change careers at all ages, but there is something around changing career in our 50s or 60s that makes it important to get things right. People will question why – so we need to make it clear. We need to come from a position of planning and clarity, not panic. We may seek something […]
Not getting shortlisted?
Not getting shortlisted, what’s going wrong? Had an enquiry yesterday from Ben. He can’t understand why he is not getting shortlisted despite excellent qualifications. I replied to him with Thanks for getting in touch. Many people are good at what they do but are not taking the best approach to job hunting. Having qualifications is […]
Unemployed but saying no to a job offer, why?
I was reading on an American web site that 92% of unemployed workers who have been offered a job have turned it down. Some people may wonder why, but it’s almost always down to low pay. Unemployment benefit may be low, and many aren’t entitled to anything, but if you have been earning £40k would […]
Making a Career Change – the Career Pivot
This article is about making a career pivot, the most challenging career change. Clearly, the easiest job to get is one that is similar to the one you currently do. But most people are looking for something different. Do you want to change your job or change your career? It's much easier to get a […]
Have you an up-to-date and effective CV?
Each day I see CVs that are poorly created – they lack punch, are overly wordy and poorly laid out. Too many people contact me and need a new CV done within 24 hours as they’ve found a perfect job and their CV is embarrassing. So I’ve taken everything I know about CVs and […]
Key word Research Tool
When you apply for jobs you need to ensure you use the right key words (Nouns) as these are used by HR departments and ATS software to decide who to get through the first sift. This can be difficult, so let me share a process that works. Instructions Step 1: Get the detail from the […]
The Skills Based (Combination) CV
The Skills Based (Combination) CV If you want your next career move to be in an area where you will have a significant shift in responsibilities or move to a different sector, choose a Skills based CV. This CV highlights skills and achievements rather than the chronology of events. A Skills based CV can be […]
Recruitment Trends in 2016 – job seeker advice
As a career psychologist, I also undertake some recruitment consultancy. I need to keep up to date with latest trends. How many of these are you aware of? Data based decision making Too many recruiters collect data but fail to use it effectively. Recruiters are beginning to identify the words and phrases that attract candidates; […]
10 seconds before your CV is ditched!
When I tell people that recruiters will make a decision on your CV in 10 seconds or less they don’t believe me, they think they must take several minutes at the minimum. That length of time may be spent on a second read through, but initially the recruiter will just give it a quick scan. […]
Job Hunting: 15 Tips on making a shortlist
15 tips on making a shortlist Be clear on what you are selling – what have you achieved, not what you have done! Use achievement bullets, the best way to describe your strengths. Make sure your CV and letter are error free – errors will lead to the reject pile! Check the spelling, and get […]
