Category: Recruitment

Writing a Successful Job Application

MarishaRecruitment
When you find a job you like and want to apply for, don’t rush in and start filling in the application straight away. Take some time to prepare. Collect together all the things that you will need. This will include your school/college/university achievements and qualifications, employment history and contact information for your references.  Study the job description. During your answers, you’ll be able to refer back to the skills and qualities they are looking for.  Do some research on the company. Social media is usually a good place to start. What is the company ethos, what sector do they trade within, and who are their biggest competitors?  Lastly, read the application form instructions carefully, make a note of the deadline for applications and how it needs to be sent, and... Read More »

Jobs in the UK

MarishaCivil Service
Public sector jobs are some of the most rewarding communities as what you are working on directly impacts the lives of others. There are many different jobs, whether in a civil servant role or something more specific like teaching. The most important part of the process is to read the job description and personal specifications. From there, you can pull on areas of your life and career history to give you the best chance of meeting the requirements of your chosen position.  Tailoring your CV to reflect your willingness to enhance the lives of others can help secure a position in these fields. Remember, your CV is the first impression an employer gets of you, so make yourself stand out and don’t be tripped up by spelling mistakes. An interview... Read More »

How to Conduct Yourself in an Interview

MarishaRecruitment
Many people are intimidated by the formal nature of an interview, and all of their social tools suddenly become irrelevant. A big part of this is due to a lack of familiarity with how to conduct yourself in an interview and in a professional setting. Most people acquire this knowledge over their professional life, but for new entrants to the employment market, it can be tricky. For those new entrants, an important part of having a productive interview is learning how to conduct yourself in an interview. This covers a wide range of aspects, such as personal appearance, the language used, and how proficiently you demonstrate your grasp of relevant facts. For your personal appearance, most interviewers will hold some basic expectations of how you should present yourself. It is... Read More »

Writing a CV

MarishaRecruitment
The requirements of a CV can change quite a lot depending upon the type of job you’re applying for. A recruitment officer in a company will have certain expectations for a CV from a graduate level job opportunity, and likewise for a low skilled menial labour position. When you write your CV, you need to try to reach a good balance between meeting those expectations and also writing a CV that stands out from the crowd. A “CV” is the terminology used in the UK, whereas in the USA and Canada it goes by résumé. CV stands for curriculum vitae, which translates to “course of life”. The theme of both the meaning of CV and résumé is that they are both summarising the course of your life, as it pertains... Read More »