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- By Nikki N
- May 16, 2010
Chances are, in your job, you will have come across at least one type of person that you’ve found it difficult to work with. Here are fourteen types of difficult people you may meet at work and advice for understanding and getting along with eac...
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- By Nikki N
- March 31, 2010
(Here are the answers…..)
In the years that I've been advising people on job hunting, CV writing and interview coaching, I've collected the most popular questions most people are afraid to ask. I hope you find them useful. 1: I've been out of ...
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- By Nikki N
- March 29, 2010
In the years that I've been advising people on job hunting, CV writing and interview coaching, I've collected some questions that most people are afraid to ask. I hope you find the answers useful.1. I am going to an interview next week. I always fi...
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- By Nikki N
- February 7, 2010
Sooner or later, everyone works for the manager from hell. Most of us have been there and many of us have even been there more than once! Here are some tips from MYCVandMe to help you to survive and thrive.
Ask for clear instructions - Bad bosses ...
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- By Nikki N
- February 7, 2010
A Guide To Understanding Job Descriptions Have you ever been confused by the words in job adverts, job descriptions and person specifications? MyCVandMe take a look at some of the more common words and phrases in job adverts to help you decipher what...
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- By Nikki N
- February 6, 2010
As a job seeker, you will probably have a number of interviews before you get an offer. You could have a phone interview, a competency based interview, a panel interview or a second interview. It’s ok to check with recruiters about the type of inte...
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- By Nikki N
- January 10, 2010
Are you sending your CV but getting no response? Here are some of the most common CV mistakes that drive recruiters crazy and send your CV straight to the bin. 1. Typos, slang and abbreviations - This is always in the recruiter’s top lists of pet h...
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- By Nikki N
- November 27, 2009
Our consultants write many CVs a day. Here are some CV dos and don'ts that they have compiled to ensure that your CV is working for you.
5 CV Do’s
Create a unique profile - Start with a hard-hitting personal profile that avoids clichés such ...
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- By Nikki N
- November 22, 2009
Telephone interviews are used as the first stage in a selection process. Due to the volume of candidates some jobs attract, the telephone interview works like a filter, finding the best candidates. So the good news is that your application was good e...
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- By Nikki N
- November 12, 2009
What is a virtual career fair?
Virtual career fairs are just like traditional career fairs, except they are held online. Virtual visitors can access a vast array of companies currently recruiting, with options to chat to prospective employers via te...