The job ad
Lots of people forget about the job ad after they’ve written their CV and cover letter, but this is a big mistake. The job description will include all of the information about what the company is looking for in an employee, and you should make sure you’ve read it, read it and read it again. They WILL ask you questions based on this.
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Pre-interview research is a must…
Tips for Time Management
Create a daily plan
Plan your day before it unfolds. Do it in the morning or even better, the night before you sleep. The plan gives you a good overview of how the day will pan out. That way, you don’t get caught off guard. Your job for the day is to stick to the plan as best as possible.
13 Motivating Tips
1. Go Back to “Why” – Focusing on a dull task doesn’t make it any more attractive. Zooming out and asking yourself why you are bothering in the first place will make it more appealing. If you can’t figure out why, then there’s a good chance you shouldn’t bother with it in the first place.
How to market YOU!
A successful job search needs an eye-catching marketing campaign for a great product: you!
Although nobody knows you better than you know yourself, it’s not always easy to pitch yourself right, especially when you’ve only got your CV and cover letter to prove that you have the skills, experience and personality to succeed in a new job.
Here are some tips:
Ten stress busting tips…
1. LEARN TO MANAGE YOUR TIME MORE EFFECTIVELY
We waste a lot of time doing unimportant tasks, especially when stressed, so prioritise your day and do the important jobs first. The unimportant ones can wait, and often they will disappear completely leaving you time to do other things. Also, don’t put off the unpleasant tasks – avoidance causes a great deal of stress. Give unpleasant tasks a high priority and do them first.
Are you suffering from Winter Blues?
Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD is a form of depression which develops in the autumn and improves in the spring. It is thought to be caused by lack of light in winter.