The Job Motivator

Up until recently I felt that the hobbies and interests section was a thing of the past and should be left out of the CV. My mind… Read more “Hobbies and Interests in the CV – Why Bother?”

Congratulations, you have been called for an interview. Be prepared and ensure that you have everything you need to be successful. Interviews can be exciting and stressful… Read more “Interview Checklist”

Do you have any questions for us? The interview is nearly over, only one question left; ‘Do you have any questions for us?’. At this stage many… Read more “Do you have any questions for us?”

You have impressed the employer with your C.V. and now it is time, to show that you live up to who you say you are on your… Read more “The key to answering interview questions.”

Know the role Read the advertisement many times to be familiar with what the employer is looking for. Be familiar with the vocabulary of the advertisement. Reading… Read more “How to Prepare for an Interview”

This can be one of the trickier questions so it is important to answer it carefully. Most people like to cross their fingers and hope that they… Read more “What are your Salary Expectations?”

You want your C.V. to be successful and you spend a lot of time on it. But how can you be sure it matches what the employer… Read more “Matching your C.V. to the role”

20 of the most frequently asked Questions about C.V.s. answered. For the past 8 years I have been working with people transitioning from unemployment and advising them… Read more “20 of the most frequently asked Questions about C.V.s. answered.”

Your personal profile I recently met with a group of HR managers from some of the largest firms in Ireland and asked many questions which I get asked… Read more “Your personal profile”

It is always a good idea to get someone else to look over your C.V. as they might see something that you have overlooked. I was recently… Read more “The top 10 EPIC Spelling and Grammar Fails on C.V.s”