Author: Adria Solutions

As the festive period commences, a large percentage of us spend a considerable amount of time mulling over the past year’s events. Coming to the conclusion that those three hundred and sixty five days haven’t been exactly what we’d have liked, we’re inclined to make changes for the new year. Applying for a new job, or perhaps a promotion in your current company, always feature on “New Year’s Resolutions” lists. Whether you want to leave your current job due to your boss channelling Cruella De Ville or you fancy a new challenge, here are some sure-fire ways to prepare you and ultimately bag yourself that dream position you’ve spent the year lusting after.

Distance learning is something that has been around for a relatively long time, with the Open University established in 1969.  However online resources have been coming increasing popular, with some of the most prestigious Universities offering free courses that can aid you in your job search.
 

The way CVs are written in today’s fast-paced business world, differ in many ways from those written only ten years ago. Not only does a CV need to be concise and clearly set out, but it should also be written (or re-written) to include the latest CV developments. For all those job seekers out there trying their best to impress, here are a few of the new CV writing methods:
 

Finding a new job in these uncertain economic times can be extremely difficult, so it’s important that you, the job seeker, do all you can to ensure that you stand out from the crowd. A well-drafted CV, good interview techniques and choosing the right agency are just a few of the things you can work on. Let’s look at these in more detail.  

Whether it’s IT support jobs, computer jobs, web developer jobs, or IT sales jobs, a job interview is your one (and only) opportunity to convince an employer that you’re the most suitable applicant. Approach your interview with a positive attitude – be bright, pleasant and alert to your interviewer’s questions.

Here are some useful tips for a successful interview: