The Christmas cheer is nearly in full swing, but there is that nagging feeling that 2016 is drawing to an end without that dream job in prospect. Spending pressures are acute, and worries abound that employers are winding down for the holidays. Sound familiar? Here at Resumes To You we recognise the difficulties in staying […]
Exams are nearly over so what next? Time to start looking for that Christmas, summer casual role or prepare for the New Year ahead! This means it is time to start thinking about your resume, CV, and interviews. The importance of having an up to date resume/CV on hand when a vacancy pops up is […]
During a normal work day, many things can go wrong and cause frustration. Whenever you have to deal with a frustrating situation, stress builds up. It’s a good idea to relieve the stress periodically. Unrelieved stress is bad for your health. If it causes an emotional blow-up, it can be bad for your career as […]
LinkedIn Reveals The Top Skills That Will Get You Hired In 2017. What skills are in demand and on top for 2017 to help land your dream job or for a career change. From Statistical Analysis and Data Mining, to User Interface Design and Mobile Development, the 2016 annual list has shown that Marketing Skills […]
It is becoming increasingly popular for employers to use social media to screen potential employees. While a person could shut down or lock up their social media, that may not be the best option. Employers aren’t necessarily trying to catch you doing something wrong. They usually are just trying to see who you are as […]
When you leave a job, you might be tempted to leave with a bang, telling the people around you exactly what you think of them. That, however, is a scenario best acted out in the movies, not in real life. Whatever immediate thrills you might gain from such a dramatic moment of unfiltered honesty will […]
There are many places to search for a new job. Many of us use the internet in our job searches, as there are many new places and new services that are emerging to compete with established players. Internet, newspapers, specialist agencies, job seeker centres,trade magazines and social media sites like LinkedIn are just some of […]
With the national and global economy seemingly stuck on a perpetual rollercoaster ride, most of us are probably aware that job security for life is a thing of the past. While our grandparents often remained with the same business or company for decades, today’s work environment is characterised by change, disruption and at times uncertainty. […]
10 crucial job interview questions Finding and landing a new job sure is hard work. Ten crucial job interview questions 10 crucial job interview questions you all set to ace your next job interview? Being prepared to react successfully to the questions that employers normally ask is one of the most crucial aspects of interview […]
The explosion in online professional network LinkedIn and the professionalism of many resumes means recruiters and future employers expect to be able to check a job seeker’s full work history at the click of a button or quick glance of your CV. In other words, it’s becoming virtually impossible to avoid listing your entire employment […]
