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Some practical tips from Resources Group to help you in a competitive market.
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As the song says “The Times They Are a-Changin” and with changing times so we have seen the economics of different industry sectors rise and fall. The turbulent times experienced by the financial services sector last year are now being seen in the public sector and Hasson Associates are seeing an increase in people wanting to move their skill set between sectors whilst still climbing the career ladder.
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Temporary or contract positions suit a range of people for different reasons whether it be to bridge the gap between permanent jobs, to have the variety of moving between companies or to work on a fixed project and see it finish before starting the next one.
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Resigning is an important part of your job hunting/securing process.
Do it wrong and it can lead to recriminations later in your career. Get it right and people will respect your decision wishing you well in the future. It can also leave the door open to opportunities to rejoin an employer.
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Competencies are the skills, knowledge and abilities that someone needs to do their job effectively. Therefore competency-based interviews rely on you providing real evidence and examples of how you have demonstrated the skills and abilities set out in the job specification (and so required to do the job in question). It is about providing evidence, providing examples and talking about what you have done. The underlying principle is that what you’ve done in the past is the best predictor of what
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It's a fact of life these days that redundancies happen, both in good times and in bad. It is largely out of anyone's control and can come as a shock, but it doesn't mean it's a disaster. It's still just as important that you get the right job, not just any job, and if you are well planned, open and persistent, it will help you achieve your goal. Here are Resources Group's Top 10 Tips based on the thousands of interviews and applications we have managed. We it hope will be of some practical bene
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Secured your first interview? Fantastic. RPCushing’s top tips for making it a success.
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How can researchers get ahead in their career? Here are some useful help and hints from Stopgap.
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Employers often use psychometric testing to vet potential employees and help them understand a little more about your personality and ability to fit into the role they are offering – and this type of testing is becoming increasing popular.
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Understandably, many people find discussing salaries uncomfortable and embarrassing during an interview. However, most interviewers expect some bartering and, if it motivates you to put more into the job, it is worthwhile for both the applicant and the employer.
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A Curriculum Vitae is a self-marketing tool and getting an interview can depend on how good your CV is. You will need to consider what to include, how much detail is needed and how to make your CV stand out from all the others.
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Rapport is the connection between two people; the spoken and unspoken words that say ‘we are on the same page’. In an interview situation you can employ numerous techniques to maximize the rapport between yourself and your interviewer.
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The main aim of a covering letter is to encourage recruiters to read your CV. However, it needs to do a lot more than say, 'here is my CV!'. In short, it is the biggest chance you have to sell yourself.
