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Many candidates question whether choosing a particular font for their resume could help them to secure a job interview.

Resume Advice and Tips


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The Christmas period is over and it’s the start of a new year. As well as spring cleaning your kitchen cupboards, you may want to freshen up your resume ready for the New Year. Lots of employers have new opportunities available after Christmas and so if you are looking for a new job this could be the perfect time to update your resume and send it out. Here are a few tips on how to freshen up your resume writing.

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Christmas is fast approaching and that means many employers will be looking for extra staff to keep up with customer demand. There are usually a variety of part-time and temporary jobs available at this time of year including in the retail and food industry. Check out these three tips to help you apply for jobs this yuletide.

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Video resumes are becoming increasingly popular. In addition to writing a resume you can now present your work experience to a camera for up to two minutes and send it directly to an employer. So what are the dos and don’ts of a video resume?

Interview Tips


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When you are writing a resume it’s easy to fall into the trap of writing cliché content. Check out our tips below to help you avoid this and to help you write original, innovative content.

 

Resume Advice and Tips


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Writing a resume is the first step in the job hunting process but you then need to market and promote it to prospective employers. We’ve listed three ways you can promote your resume and increase your chances of finding a job.

   

Resume Tips


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You can’t always be at your desk, looking for jobs. It’s unrealistic to think that you can spend all day glued to your computer. You may need to travel somewhere, socialise or even attend a job interview. But it’s crucial that you keep your job hunt active, and there are a number of ways you can do that on the move.

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The Olympics 2012 have increased popularity of sport all over the globe. And there are millions of people that want to work in sport, whether it is hands on or research.

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Some jobs can require extra qualifications. The great thing about qualifications today is that you can often study from home alongside work and lifestyle commitments.

Career Progression


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In most industries you will have to complete some form of work experience and many of these placements are unpaid.

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