The job hunt can be a nerve-racking time. So what if you have a tricky question that absolutely needs to be asked – and you don’t know how and when to ask it? The majority of candidates go to interviews armed with astute and pertinent role- or company-related questions. Their queries will help the candidate […]
You’re starting your perfect new job and looking forward to a new start. This is a perfect opportunity to consider your workplace behaviour and how it contributes to your success. First impressions When you meet your new colleagues, make a strong start with a smile, a confident (but not crushing) handshake and good eye […]
Write a CV that will take you to the top of the ‘yes’ pile… Whenever you are writing to persuade or impress: consider your audience. Think of the exhausted recruiter who has to sift through hundreds of waffling CVs. Help them to notice yours! Your CV must be easy to read, comprehensive and concise. Above […]
No-one likes rejection. And when your career is at stake, “no” can seem the hardest word. But don’t let it! Allow yourself a moment to be disappointed but don’t be downhearted and don’t stop persevering. Follow our guide to handling rejection and pick yourself right back up. Dust off the “no” and come back stronger […]
When it comes to preparing to find your perfect next job, there’s no time like the present. Not ready to make your move? You still need to take steps now to be an exceptional candidate – once the time is right. All you need is a little planning and resolve! Below we reveal some simple […]
Who ARE you? Your personal brand is everything that makes you, you. This includes your expertise, your knowledge, your experience, your character. Every social interaction you make – actual or online – helps inform your brand. Use your personal brand effectively in your job hunt and it might help you win your next dream role. […]
Don’t let opportunities to boost your career pass you by! Whether you are deliriously happy in your current job or desperate for pastures new, don’t miss out on a brilliant new role – make sure you have registered on our improved candidate dashboard (or reactive your registration if you are already signed up). To ensure […]
If you are looking to boost your career in insurance or financial services, a winning mental attitude will be vital to your success. For tips on how to do this, you need look no further than our elite sportsmen and women. Below we suggest four key mental tactics that our sporting heroes frequently use to […]
The cover letter is your first proper opportunity in the recruitment process to really distinguish yourself – so it is crucial that you make the strongest possible impression. Daunting, when you know that the decision maker will be reading hundreds of similar letters. To help you stand out, we have compiled below the essential elements […]
It seems like we had barely begun emerging from lockdown before the threat of a second lockdown loomed large. Now, as the UK combats regional spikes with local lockdowns and we head towards the virus-loving seasons of autumn and winter, a second national spike-flattening lockdown is a genuine possibility. Many organisations in the insurance and […]