How to write a winning cover letter

How to write a winning cover letter

When applying for a job, you will usually include a covering letter to tell your prospective employer why they should consider you for the position….

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Getting your body language right in interviews

Getting your body language right in interviews

When you attend an interview, the impression you make isn’t just about the words you choose.  Research has suggested that between 60 and 70 percent…

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Networking for job hunters

It’s sad but true – many of the best jobs aren’t advertised anywhere.  When most companies have an opportunity, they first look to the people…

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What to wear to a job interview

First impressions are incredibly important. Scientists have shown that when a person makes a bad first impression, the negative feelings are harder to overcome than…

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How to ensure your CV doesn’t go straight into the bin

Today’s Metro (UK) in Ireland includes a feature on ensuring your CV won’t go straight in the bin, with tips from CPA Ireland, one of…

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Doom and gloom on the job front

A report by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development reveals that it’s not just the unemployed feeling the strain of the current economic downturn….

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Fantastic books to help you with CV writing

Whether you’re looking to move jobs or you’re going for your first ever position, your CV is the way you get your foot in the…

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New site design for MyDirection.net

Since its launch a short time ago, MyDirection.net has proved a top source for free CV templates and advice on how to write a CV….

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Being your own boss main motivation for self-employment

Fed up of working your ass off for someone else for a miserable salary? Crave the flexibility of being your own boss? Darah Hansen reports…

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Build your CV with volunteering

If you’re short on work experience, volunteering is a great way to build up your CV and show prospective employers what you’re capable of. You…

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