Once you have completed your résumé or CV, there is still one step before you can send it off. You need to write your covering letter for a job application. A good cover letter is a great tool which will help you set yourself above other applicants.

Situation #1

When you are applying for a job, it is considered standard practice to send out a covering letter with your résumé or CV; in fact, most advertisements will ask for one. So you should always send an accompanying letter, even if the ad doesn’t mention it. Read More »

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 »

If you want to find and develop a satisfying career, you need to create a solid strategy and an important part of that is your personal SWOT analysis.

What exactly is a SWOT Analysis? It’s just an (honest) evaluation of your own strengths, your weaknesses, the opportunities which present themselves and finally the threats which might just get in the way of your success. Read More »

Making good career decisions is a complex process and requires careful planning. Most places in the developing world have witnessed a huge shift in the labour market recently. Although warnings that the job will soon be a thing of the past have been a little exaggerated, it’s now much more likely that everyone, irrespective of career, will move from job to job before they reach retirement age – and even afterwards, as more and more people struggle with finances as they get older. Read More »

If you want to change career, it is difficult at any age, let alone when you are in your forties or fifties or even older. But this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try! People are living longer these days and they are also having to work longer than their parents or grandparents. Read More »

I wrote a post about portfolio careers a couple of weeks ago and now I have finally finished a report on the subject. I’ve included a lot of information about setting up your own home based business and also links to articles on careers.

There are plenty of ideas for businesses, both on line and offline and links to useful resources which you might like to invest in once you have decided which direction is right for your portfolio. It does take a bit of time and organization, but it will be worth it in the end.

You can download the report free (no sign up required).

To read the report online go to: Portfolio Career

If you would like to download the report, you can do so here: Download Portfolio Career

Look for Direct Download on the right and click on the Adobe Acrobat link.

hope you enjoy it.

Waller

Today is a big day for young people in the UK – exam results day. A levels or advanced levels, are the exams young people take to gain a university place and today is the day they find out if they have got their place of choice.

Many who don’t get the grades they needed will find an alternative place through the university clearing system. And quite a few applicants will find new places by the end of today or tomorrow.

But there has been a 10% increase in university applications this year and this means fewer places available through clearing. Read More »