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Top tips for tackling a ‘competency based’ application form

There are many different types of job application forms but often employers will use a ‘competency based’ form to help

From CVs to interviews: what do the experts say?

Joanne Pickering, a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD (Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development) has experience of recruitment in a

Top Tips for Interview Success

Work Coach Damien Drury from Wakefield Jobcentre gives us his top interview tips. A Job interview can be a daunting

Cover letter checklist

When applying for a job, each job application needs a CV and cover letter. Sarah Cannon, a work coach from

Cast a spell on your CV

Maggi Porter from Gateshead Jobcentre Plus tells you how not to get caught out by the 'wicked which'. The first

Right for the role: 5 ways to tailor your CV to the job description

The quickest way to rule yourself out of the running for a job? By firing off the same old CV,

How do you explain a gap in your CV?

There are many reasons why someone may take a break from working. Whatever the reason, knowing how to address these

Owning the Interview

So your CV worked and you are through to the interview stage. Jacki Graham, a work coach from Darwen Jobcentre,

How far back do you go?

Deciding on how much career history to include on your CV can be challenging. You are keen to showcase your

5 classic CV mistakes – and how to avoid them

Getting your CV right is easily the most important part of the job application. But you’re not going to get

Asked to do a presentation? Don’t panic!

Organisations are more frequently asking candidates to make a presentation as part of the interview in the hiring process. The

Help and support for older workers

Working into your 50s and early 60s and, if you wish, after State Pension age can help support your financial,

Don’t miss out on that perfect job

A common myth I hear from people I speak to is that there are no jobs, or no jobs they

Job interview follow-up: Some simple steps to take post-interview

So, you’ve sweated through the interview, successfully dealt with those tricky questions, avoided common pitfalls like badmouthing your former employers,

Job interview googlies: How to deal with tricky interview questions

Sometimes, you’re just going to get a difficult interview question. Often, it’s because an interviewer wants to catch you out. A

Help for older people to be their own boss

Starting up a new business is not just for young people. More people are fulfilling their ambitions to start

Could you work in the IT industry?

If you’re on the look-out for a new job opportunity, the Information Technology (IT) industry could offer more than

LinkedIn? You should be!

LinkedIn is a social networking site that allows jobseekers to showcase their potential to a wide range of organisations and businesses,

How to Stay Motivated

It’s easy to lose motivation when job searching. So what can you do to get out of that slump and

What do employers look for? The top 10 buzzwords explained

What do employers actually mean when they seek a passionate, motivated, innovative individual? This article from The Guardian helps