When job hunting one of the most anxious points is when you’re waiting for a call-back regarding an interview. It could be leading to a second interview, a job, or a “thank you for your time, but we don’t feel that you’re a good fit”, and the waiting game can be a pretty stressful experience. Dealing with this situation can only get better by continuing to explore your options. If you know that you have a number of different options then you’re less likely to focus upon the individual cases to the point where you start to feel anxious. In the situation where you’ve been given a specific timeframe by…

Here are 19 things you should do on your first day at work: Prepare and ask questions “Generally, you’re trying to demonstrate your curiosity and desire to learn. Beware of asking too many questions on the first day, though. You have plenty of time to master the job.” – Mark Strong Prepare an elevator pitch Get ready to give a 30 second speak which explains who you are and where you were before, as many new colleagues will likely ask about your previous place of employment. Show up early Get there at least 15 minutes early. “If you haven’t done the commute before, practice it a couple of times during…

So, what actually is a CV? The term CV stands for Curriculum Vitae and it is an outline of an individual’s education and professional history. CVs are usually prepared for job applications as it conveys your personal details. A CV is a marketing document in which you are selling yourself to the company you are applying for. When should a CV be used? You should use a CV when an employer asks for applications to be received in a CV format, When an employer doesn’t state a specific format for an application and when making speculative applications. What to include in a CV When writing a CV, you need to…