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83How to resign from a job
by ChrisDowsett
When it all hits the fan or you wake up one day and decide you've had enough it might just be the time to resign. Time to get out. Time to get off the sinking ship. But there is an art to resigning that lets... published 2 years ago
79How to create a great CV or Resume
by ChrisDowsett
Here are some tips on how to create a great CV (or Resume) that will stand out, look professional and put your best experience across. What you should bear in mind, however, is that these are just tips and... published 2 years ago
66How to get a job in the Media industry
by ChrisDowsett
Getting a job in the media industry is a bit different to your usual job search so I'm dedicating a special article to this topic. After speaking to some successful media professionals working in music, radio... published 2 years ago
69Using Recruitment Consultants and Agencies
by ChrisDowsett
Today's job market is a maze of recruitment agencies and consultants. I've applied for several jobs in the past, thinking I was going straight to the company but was applying to a recruitment agency instead.... published 2 years ago
78Writing a great cover letter: Ten Common Mistakes
by ChrisDowsett
Cover letters are usually the first thing an employer will see. Here are 10 common mistakes people make when writing their own covering letters. Avoid them and you'll make a great first impression. 1. It's... published 2 years ago
53Getting enough professional development?
by ChrisDowsett
In this day and age, redundancies and company closures are a little too common for us take our jobs for granted. Life-long jobs are a thing of the past and the only way to ensure you stay employed is to keep... published 2 years ago
50Professional Development: Part 1 'On-the-job training'
by ChrisDowsett
When someone talks about professional development, a lot of people will think about training courses, formal education, seminars and qualifications. However on-the-job training can be just as important and... published 2 years ago
62Professional Development: Part 2 'Qualifications'
by ChrisDowsett
A friend of mine, working in the UK central government, has been applying for promotions for the last 6 months. He's filled out a number of application forms and kept his fingers crossed the whole time. ... published 2 years ago
60Using Monster to get headhunted and find a job
by ChrisDowsett
One of my many New Years resolutions was to get a new job. So a few days after coming home from my Christmas break, I jumped on the old Internet and got to work. Monster (http://www.monster.co.uk/ in the UK,... published 2 years ago
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