Category Archives: Job Hunting

Start off your job search can be a daunting experience. Where do you start? These articles and guides share some job hunting tips and experiences from people who have gone through it themselves.

10 Questions To Help Inspire You To Find Work You Love

People who achieve their career goals are moved to action by inspiration or desperation.  If you’re moved by both you’ll reach your goal even quicker. If you’re still stuck in a job you dislike, chances are you don’t hate it THAT much or you would have done something about it. Or you are possibly not inspired because you don’t really know what you want and nothing really excites you at the moment. Read more…

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What does OTE really mean? All that glitters isn’t gold

This is a commonly asked question by those just starting out in their careers or possibly simply moving into a new profession.  The simple answer is that it means “On Target Earnings” (or “Opportunity to Earn” is sometimes also used).

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Are you using Twitter to help you find a job?

If not, why not?  I was never a big Twitter fan, but recently got into it and I’m now really finding it pretty useful (and entertaining at times!).  Some of the first few people I followed were recruiters (I was looking for a job in digital marketing at the time and the more proactive ones hunted me down and followed me) – and I still see them post job vacancies regularly.

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Resignation letter – how to write a resignation letter

So you’re handing in your resignation? Well assuming they don’t escort you off the premises straight away, they will probably ask you to hand in your resignation letter. Clearly you can’t say, “I hated my boss, I was offered more money elsewhere” when writing a letter of resignation! Well, you could, but you would end up burning some bridges.

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Leaving your job – don’t burn those bridges!

The time comes for everyone where their job isn’t what it used to be (or perhaps it never was!). So you have to leave. Some people don’t understand that being unhappy in a job is more important than your income at the time. You just have to do it.

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Writing a Job Application Covering Letter

There are several scenarios where you may need to write a covering letter for your CV.  This article will look at the different points at which to use each and cover the basics of writing job application covering letters.
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Sample Letter Of Enquiry

Actually finding out about new jobs can be the hardest part of the job hunting process and that’s why sending in an email or letter or enquiry can be a good idea.

This article will look at some of the areas you should note when writing your letter.
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6 Ways To Make The Most Of A Summer Break If You’re Stuck In A Job You Hate

They say people are motivated to action by inspiration or desperation. You may be desperate to change jobs at the moment and you can’t wait for the summer break to escape from it for a while. But a holiday, a weekend away or even a day trip is an ideal opportunity to get inspired about what you WANT from your life and your career. Read more…

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Can I Apply For Jobs While Currently Employed?

Sure you can! If you don’t you’d just end up being stuck in the same job for the rest of your life and we’re not in your grandfathers’ generation anymore! But of course you do need to be careful – you don’t want to jeopardise your current position before you have your new one secured. This article will look at some tips on how to apply for jobs while you’re working elsewhere.
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Time Management

Time management is an important and valuable skill for all of us. Originally a business concept used to design systems and tools for increasing business productivity, it was broadened to include personal activities with a view to improving our lives.

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