Tell Me About Yourself – Do I HAVE to?
If you prepare just ONE answer to interview questions, make it this one - Tell Me About Yourself.
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How to Handle Discrimination in the Workplace
Recently we had a client who shared their story with us on how they were left with little choice but to leave a role, due to the discrimination they faced under new management of a job they had worked for…
Choosing a Course – Potential Options (not an exhaustive list!)
Following on from our last article where we looked at things to consider before taking on a course or training programme, here we cover some of the available options if you are considering taking on a course. There are a…
Top tips for completing job application forms
When we say Job application forms, we’re not talking about the simple 1-2 page basic personal details, education and work history one. We mean the 10+ pager, long answer style form that instills dread in most people. But don’t worry,…
Hilt is hiring!
Exciting news! Hilt is expanding and we are now are looking for two great people to join our team. Hilt_Technology Consultant Hilt_Career Consultant Please send your CV and a Cover Letter detailing how your experience would be of benefit to…
Changing Jobs? Get the right skills on your CV now
Are you planning to change job, industry or sector and need to revamp your CV? Maybe jobs in your current industry have reduced or disappeared due to the global pandemic and you are thinking of a complete career pivot? When…
Chartered Engineer Interview. Sample competency questions
How to prepare answers to the competency questions asked at professional interviews.
70% of jobs result from Networking. How to activate yours.
“It’s down to word of mouth,” Explains career coach-Sinead English-“When it comes to job vacancies, your network is invaluable to help you find work. But your contacts are not “mind readers”. If they don’t know what type of job you…
Flexi Work/ Working from home as a permanent option- How to raise it with your employer
Given the events of the last few weeks working from home has suddenly become the “new norm”. It has come into sharp focus as we try to deal with the implications of a global virus spread. While working from home…
Why is your CV not getting you interviews?
What makes an employer reject a CV? What are the 4 fastest CV turn-offs? 1. What’s the magic word? A high percentage of CVs are never even looked at by a human. They are run through an automated system which scores…
Finished your degree and no job? 3 things to do this week.
Just graduated from college and no job? Three things you can do this week to get on the job track.
Should you have Hobbies on your CV?
Should you include hobbies on your CV? Useful or a waste of space?
