Surviving the Interview

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How to Interview and Get the Job You Want   Even accomplished professionals can find interviews unnerving. For many it’s like going into an exam where you are the subject matter. You know you’re going to be quizzed on your skills, experience and personal attributes, but you can never be entirely sure what is going [...]

Saying Goodbye Gracefully

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Saying goodbye to friends and colleagues can be a difficult and stressful process. Although you may be eager to move on to your new role, you have to make sure you hand in your notice properly and don’t burn bridges – you never know what the future holds. Make the move with grace and dignity. [...]

Dealing with Counter Offers

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It is becoming increasingly common for employers to make promises and offers of increased compensation to employees that resign. While counter offers may be tempting, and even flattering, they are often knee-jerk reactions made in desperation to retain you and there are certain drawbacks. Consider the following: Is the counter offer and promise of more [...]

Writing Your CV

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You never get a second chance to make a good first impression. Your CV is your first chance to make an impact on a prospective employer and it can get you noticed for all the right reasons. Hiring managers often have limited time to review CV’s before the actual interview, so essay style CVs don’t [...]