by Laura Harmsworth | Aug 22, 2024 | Blog
I’m sitting at my desk, trying to focus on work, but I’m struggling. Our youngest collected her GCSE results this morning, a week after our middle one received her A-level results. For many teenagers, this marks the end of a chapter in their lives and the...
by Laura Harmsworth | Jun 24, 2024 | Blog
Written by Gary Hughes Congratulations on being invited to interview! This means the recruiter feels you are potentially the person they are looking for, and you now have the opportunity to confirm their opinion. While you can’t fully control how the interview will...
by Laura Harmsworth | Jun 11, 2024 | Blog
Achievements are an essential component of your CV. They showcase that you possess the skills and abilities recruiters are seeking and prove you can add value. Including achievements will set you apart from other candidates, as so many people don’t include them....
by Laura Harmsworth | Nov 3, 2023 | Blog
Nowadays, securing your dream job often requires more than just submitting your CV to online job boards and advertised roles. A high percentage (I’ve seen 70% quoted in several places) of jobs are secured through networking, rather than an advertised role. LinkedIn is...
by Laura Harmsworth | Oct 25, 2023 | Blog
Cover letters are an important part of most job applications so make sure you get it right. You need to sell yourself in a succinct manner and grab the reader’s attention so they want to look at your CV. So what should you include and what should you avoid when...
by Laura Harmsworth | Oct 17, 2023 | Blog
Recruiters see hundreds of CVs and when you apply they’re looking to see if your skill set matches the role requirements. How do you identify and showcase your skills on a CV? How to identify your skills 1. Seek input from others Ask for feedback on your hard and soft...
