Times are extremely tough at the moment, finding a job can be a long hard process with the standards being set higher than ever and the competition often immense. Also just looking for work is a hard process a few years ago I just used to pick up my local paper on a Wednesday and see the hundreds of job advertised from a large variety of companies. But with advances in use of the internet and the added cost of companies advertising jobs you now tend to find yourself trawling hundreds of company or job agency sites looking for jobs. I have been extremely lucky with the recession as my job has remained intact with little change. My partner though has not been as ...  Read the complete review

As a musician I often find myself working in hospitality on a regular basis due to the nature of the business. Here is my advice for finding work in hospitality: -Write an excellent cv, outlining all your experience that is relevant to the job you want to go for and include anything to do with customer service as it all counts. -Hand in cvs in person, it means that it will get to the right person quickly, ask to see the manager of the bar/cafe and when they meet you they can see that your presented well and are friendly. Ive often been offered interviews on the spot by doing this. -Hospitality is often about your own image, ...  Read the complete review

For whatever reason - whether it's to progress up the career ladder or to go into an entirely new field - you may find yourself yearning for a new job. Getting a new job is never easy and, some would say, in the wake of the financial crisis and the recessionary effects on the economy of Winter 2009, that has been further compounded in difficulty. But don't lose hope - there are jobs out there and, with a bit of hard work, that new dream job could be yours before you know it. I'm focussing this review on the executive or professional job search market. I've very recently changed my job in the financial services industry (moving from investment management ...  Read the complete review

I know that times are tough at the moment, and especially so if you are looking for a job. I was made redundant last year and it can be extremely hard to know where to look for a job, how to go about applying for a job and getting through that all important interview so I thought that I would put forward my tips and advice on job searching. Luckily, for me, I managed to get a part time job, but I still know a lot of people that are still looking and find it difficult. Searching for a job ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ There are a lot of avenues that you can go through to search for a job. There are lots of internet sites that you can access. Some of my favourites ...  Read the complete review

The purpose of a CV is to market yourself to potential employers. It aims to get you an interview. The secret to an effective CV is making it stand out from the crowd and thorough preparation is vital. Each CV you send out should be tailored to suit the company and job you are applying for. A CV and covering letter is simliar to an application form but you have the freedom to chose information and how you present it. Before writing: 1. Research the company on the internet 2. Look closely at the job description/person specification CV formats: 1. Chronological - a historical account of your career history in reverse ...  Read the complete review