12 MAY 2008 Article Index

Article Index

Finding A Job

Your Career Wheel
Assess your situation to improve your career.
The job search
Audio advice on the fundamentals of jobseeking - knowing exactly what you want makes your job search a whole lot simpler.
Networking
Audio advice on where to find contacts, how to nurture them and how to build long lasting relationships.
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Choosing your first job
We look at the various options available to help you make a decision on the direction your career takes.
Choosing the right company
Companies come in all shapes and sizes - it's up to you to decide which one best fits your requirements.
Pushing for promotion
To move up the career ladder, follow these rules to make sure you catch your boss's eye and get the promotion you deserve.
Taking the next step
You've achieved all you can in your current role, so how do you find the right opportunities to go to the next level?
The art of networking
For career-minded individuals, everyone you meet is a potential lead into your perfect job, so how can networking work for you?
Talent pools and headhunting
Every company keeps its eyes open for the people who will improve their business. How can you get on their radar?

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Changing Career

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When is it right to move on?
There are circumstances when the stress of changing jobs is far outweighed by the benefits of joining a new company.
What's the right job for you?
Determining your key skills, interests and motivations are all key to choosing the right job and having a happy work life.
How to make a career change
A dramatic change is a big step, but often a necessary one to put some life back into a career that has turned stale.
Transferable skills
Whether you're changing career direction completely of coming back to work after a break, all employers look for certain skills.
Relocating for work
Deciding to relocate for the sake of your career is a big move for anyone. We take a look at how to make your move run smoothly.
Career Guidance - City Life Coaching
Bored with work? Feel that you are under-achieving? Have no idea what to do with your career? City Life Coaching can help.
Career Assessments - Insala
Discover your preferred way of working, your values and the type of roles you're best suited with our career assessment tests.
Training Courses - Home Learning College
Discover a range of courses from the UK's leading home study provider that will help you get the job you want.

CV Advice

Your CV
Listen to or download our audio advice on how to make sure your CV gets noticed and the common mistakes to avoid.
Free CV Review
Think your CV could do with a refresh to help your job search? This is your chance to get it checked by experts for free!
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CVs: The basics
Not sure where to start when putting together your CV? Here we take a look at the main sections you need to focus on.
CVs: An advanced guide
How to effectively and concisely showcase your main talents and achievements to help your career move forward.
Classic CV mistakes
We all make mistakes, but your CV is one place where it's vital that you don't. Here are some key things to avoid.
Keeping your CV up-to-date
Whether you're looking for work or completely happy in your job, you still need to make sure your CV is up-to-date.
CV tips for career changers
Your career change will be made much simpler if you follow these essential CV tips to make you attractive to every employer.
How to write a cover letter
Word your cover letter wisely and your chanced of securing your dream job could be greatly enhanced.
Guide to application forms
How should you tackle the more detailed questions that are regularly asked in online and written application forms?

Job Interview Advice

Interview Skills Videos
Find out how to succeed at your next job interview.
First stage interviews
Listen to or download our audio advice on how to prepare, the common questions you may get asked and how to approach them.
Accepting a job offer
Audio advice on handling the more difficult questions, entering salary discussions and making follow up calls.
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Preparing for job interviews
Your CV has got you the interview; now it's time to really impress. Making sure you prepare effectively is key.
Common interview questions
There are some questions that you can almost guarantee will crop up in an interview. What does your interviewer want to hear?
Tips for second interviews
You've been invited back, now's your chance to show your interviewers why you're the perfect fit for the job.
Making an interview presentation
For roles where presenting or public speaking is a key skill, you may be asked to make a presentation in your interview.
Questions for the interviewer
This is your chance to turn the tables on your interviewer and find out more about the company, the job and the opportunities.
Accepting a job offer
After negotiating a good salary, you're now ready to accept the job offer. What's the protocol and what do you need to know?

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Starting a New Job

Starting your new job
Audio advice on preparing for your first day, making a good impression and finding out what's expected of you.
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Day one in a new job
With so many names, faces and procedures to remember, what can you do to prepare for your first day in a new job?
Integrating into a team
Some workplaces have a very strong team atmosphere and, as the new kid, your first task is to make sure you fit in.
How to make your mark
The first few weeks or months in a new job are your opportunity to show your employer why they made the right decision in hiring you.
Probation performance reviews
How do you prepare for the final probation review to prove to your employer that you deserve to stay on in the job?
How to tell if you've made the right move
Your probation period is as much for you to see if you like the job as it is for your employer to see if you're the right fit.

Leaving a Job

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The resignation process
Resigning from your job can be done in many ways, but there is a general route that should be followed.
Tips on working your notice
Your notice period should be a time to cement, not ruin, good relationships that could help the rest of your career.
Making a gracious exit
Leaving a job can be a time of high emotion, so how can you stay calm and make sure you exit with dignity?
Coping with redundancy
We take a look at how to handle redundancy and the next positive steps to take to get your career back on track.
How to bounce back from a sacking
Whether you think the sacking was justified of not, we show you how you can regain your focus and get a new job.

Money & Salary Advice

Salary Checker
Our Salary Checker tool allows you to find out what you should be getting paid to help with your job search and pay negotiations.
Salary negotiations
Audio advice on how to approach asking for a higher salary and what other perks or bonuses to consider.
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Knowing your personal market value
It's important to know how much you're worth to an employer so you don't undervalue yourself or price yourself out of the market.
Negotiating a salary
You're often given the opportunity to put your negotiation skills to the test to secure the wage you deserve.
How to secure a pay rise
How and when should you approach the subject with your boss and prove you're worth more than your current salary?
Understanding PAYE tax contributions
Every payslip you receive details the taxes you have paid, but how do you know whether you're paying the right amount?
A guide to pensions and investments
If you fail to plan correctly for the future, all the hard work throughout your career could go to waste.
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