'Dear Career Doctor. I recently had a telephone interview for a job. I was expecting a call to be invited to a face to face interview, but the recruiter wanted me to answer questions then and there! Have you got...Read More
November 2009 Archives
Telephone interviews - are you prepared?
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Making the most of what you've got
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A recently published analysis on the future of employment by the Recruitment Employers Federation (REC) sets out some very interesting points to consider when looking for a new role. While the analysis covers a wide range of issues from discussions...Read More
3 reasons why you should carry on searching for a job over the Christmas period.
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Lots of organisations decide to hold off recruiting until the new year. But does that mean that you should too? Quite the opposite. 1) This is a great opportunity to contact the company that you want to work for,...Read More
Should I write a thank you email after my interview?
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YES! I love it when I receive a thank you email. I probably only receive one for every 15 interviews that take place, so this is a chance to standout and shine. It shows me that a candidate genuinely wants...Read More
Budding Belle de Jour bloggers be warned
Should employees be free to blog about their private lives without fear of repercussions at work? That is the question that some have been asking after the unmasking of sex blogger Belle de Jour.After years of speculation, Belle has revealed...Read More
'Greenism' - the next form of discrimination?
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Say you feel really strongly about the environment and have impeccable green credentials. Do you think your employer should take those into account when you're at work?I've blogged previously on topics such as racism and ageism in recruitment processes and...Read More
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