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Find a Job – Seasonal Work As a First Step

If you want to find a job, seasonal work can be the first step on the way to a more permanent position. With the holiday season approaching, it’s time for this year’s batch of temp jobs to appear. This year, with so many job losses, it is likely that there will be competition for Christmas jobs. So, jobs which were once mainly student territory are likely to be attractive to more experienced but unemployed  workers looking for a foothold in the labour market or at least a temporary reprieve from the dole queue. Read more…

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Best Jobs for Over 50s

How to find a job if you are over 50

Finding the best jobs for over 50s is not always easy, especially as so many employers still tend to go for younger workers, despite laws against age discrimination. However, there are also companies which really value the fact that older people have so much experience, not only in the workplace but also in their day to day lives. These employers can see that as a result of their experience, older people can be ideal candidates for certain jobs. Read more…

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Can You Recession Proof Your Career?

Is it possible to recession proof your career? With so many negative stories about the credit crunch in the news, is it inevitable that we will all be affected? If we lose our jobs – a common effect of recession – will we be able to get another one?

There are a few steps you can take to improve your chances of getting a new and even better job – or even keeping the one you’ve got.

To be sure you are in the running for the few remaining jobs out there, you have to have a high quality resume or CV which is carefully targeted for the job you want. It has to show the employer that you are the best person for the job and so it has to address the specific job in question. This is even more important when there is a recession or downturn in the economy. Jobs are scarce and those seeking them are many. You have to make sure you stand out if you are to find a job in a recession.

To do this, you must show that you understand what the job is, the skills it requires and the direction in which the industry is moving. Then you need to be able to show that you will be an asset to the company because of your skills, knowledge and insight.

Tough job for a resume or CV! But that’s what you need to achieve if you are to get to the next stage, that is, the interview.

Find out exactly how to write a great resume and recession proof your career.

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CV Writing Video

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Video – How to Get a Job

Hi Folks,

This weekend I finally managed to make my first video using Camtasia. (don’t think I’ll be winning any awards ) However, it is now online and gives you a “rough guide” or tour of the Jobseekers’ Success Kit and I’ve also included a few tips on resume writing, interview technique and how to find a job.  As my video-making skills improve, I’m sure I’ll come up with a much improved version

Here’s the link Video Tour

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Entry Level Careers

What exactly is an entry-level job and should you consider taking one? Entry level careers were traditionally first jobs for new graduates or school leavers, giving them that all-important first step on the career ladder. But with so many people changing careers more often by choice or as a result of the uncertainty of today’s job market, entry-level careers are no longer just for the young. Whatever your age, an entry level position may not be what you had in mind, but it isn’t always as negative an option as you might think. Read more…

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Résumé Writing Tips 4

Use the Best Format for the Job

Traditionally, CVs were written in reverse chronological order.
This format is still useful if you have had few jobs, with no gaps and your work history shows steady progression.

Nowadays, many jobs involve short-term contracts and people often move to completely different fields, go back to college or return to work after raising a family.

In other words, their work history is interspersed with periods of study, unemployment or childcare. If your background fits one of these situations, the functional CV could be best.

A functional CV concentrates on your skills and achievements, listing these early in the CV, with a summary of work history and education at the end.

You’ll have headings for general skills, like:

Communication Skills

· Example 1

· Example 2

· Example 3

Teamwork Skills

· Example 1

· Example 2

· Example 3

A targeted CV is similar in style to the functional CV ie has the same headings, but is focused on the specific skills needed for a particular job. So, if you are a computer expert, for example, you might have the following headings:

Programming Skills

· Example 1

· Example 2

· Example 3

Webdesign Skills

· Example 1

· Example 2

· Example 3

Your resume or CV should be designed to ensure that the most important information related to the job you’re applying for is seen immediately

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