Career Advice
We love to help our candidates succeed and understand the challenges of job seeking, the stress of interviews and all the variable that can impact our professional lives.
If you need some career advice and practical insights, you have come to the right place.
Our recruiters share some of their best advice and tips on how to steer your career for success, from prepping for a Skype interview to the fastest way to fix your CV to become a contender.
How to quit your job
Are you going to resign but not sure how to quit your job in a professional and positive way? We put together a short guide that will help you through the process.
How to nail a Skype interview
Many job seekers would rate a Skype interview harder than a face to face interview. To help you nail it, we have put together a short Skype interview checklist.
Four checkpoints before you say yes to a new job
At last, all the interviews and reference checks have been done and they want you. All you have to do is sign on the dotted line, give notice and start a new chapter in your career. But is this the right job for you?
Seven tips to help you write a snappy CV
Your CV only has a six second window to get noticed. We put together seven tips to help you write a CV that will get your skills noticed.
Ready to take the next step in your career?
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