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Deadly Sin #2 - TMI (Too Much Information)

by Marina Hall
Deadly Sin #2 - TMI (Too Much Information)
Deadly Sin #2 is the tendency for candidates to share too much information with the interviewer. Avoid talking your way OUT of a job by sharing too much information!

Job Interviews - 7 Deadly Sins to Avoid

by Marina Hall
Job Interviews - 7 Deadly Sins to Avoid
Wishing all our Followers a Happy 2018!Our first blog for the year focuses on Job Interviews. Given that jobs are scarce it is important that cand...

Does your CV stand out the crowd?

by Marina Hall
Does your CV stand out the crowd?

Often applicants don't know how to sell themselves on their CV and make the classic mistakes of just populating the CV template without any forethought. It's all about positioning your competencies and qualifications for the position. 

Does this mean that if you are a newcomer to the job space that all is lost if, for example, you have never been permanently employed? Not necessarily...there are ways to position your competencies. 

Also read our blog post called "Hallmarks of a Professional CV" and if you feel that your CV is not up to the job...

Posted in curriculum vitae, job hunting, job hunting & careers, job seekers, resume

Unemployment...by the numbers!

by Marina Hall
Unemployment...by the numbers!
High unemployment rates...what do these mean for the job seeker? Generally it will make competition tougher and less easy to secure employment. Candidates therefore need new ways to get shortlisted for interviews. Powerful CVs and preparation for the Interviews are the key success factors.

Professional CV Services - Why do you need them?

by Marina Hall
Infographic CV Sample
Often people ask the question: "Why should I get a professional to create my CV when I'm quite capable of completing a CV template?" The answer is...
Posted in curriculum vitae, job hunting, job hunting & careers, job seekers, resume

Job Interviews (like exams) need preparation to achieve success!

by Marina Hall
Job Interviews need preparation to achieve success - Prime Candidate U offer professional interview coaching.

Would you expect to pass or do well in an exam for which you have not studied?Likewise, why would you expect to get the job if you have not prepared fully for the job interview. PREPARATION IS KEY...read more...

Posted in curriculum vitae, interview coaching, job hunting, job hunting & careers, job seekers, mock interviews, resume, simulated interviews

Hallmarks of a professional CV

by Marina Hall
Hallmark of a professional CV - Prime Candidate U offer CV Makeover Services
Everyone has one but not all CVs are created equal. (Click on the picture to read more.) Over the years we've seen CVs from the professional to the...