I’ve been asked this question a lot over the last ten years and to be honest, there two different responses depending on what question you’re asking. If a good recruiter is one that finds you a job, that’s one … Read More
Probably the most challenging part of searching for a new job is searching in secret. Over the years, I’ve met hundreds of candidates who have applied for a new job and been sacked because of it. What happens? The … Read More
Looking for a new job in 2020 is very different proposition than it was in the past. 20 years ago, if you were looking for a job in finance, you could pick up a financial magazine in your local … Read More
LinkedIn is a fantastic networking platform that has revolutionised the way that we network for a new job. Pre-LinkedIn, if you were looking for a new job, your choices consisted of job boards, some basic networking, or relying on … Read More
With the epic rise of social media networking platforms over the last few years, more and more candidates are conducting their job search by means that were a few years ago simply not possible. There may be lots of … Read More
Sending your CV directly to the hiring manager is a very powerful job search strategy that has performed well over time. The idea, rather that apply to jobs from a job advert, you proactively send your CV directly to … Read More
A personal brand is similar to a corporate brand, it explains who you are and the values that you embrace. For a company it helps to communicate their value to customers and separate themselves from the competition. A personal … Read More
My favourite job search strategy to is email my CV directly to a potential hiring manager for review. I have explained more about how I go about this here, but in essence, I find potential hiring manager, research their … Read More