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Recruitment agencies are a useful resource as part of your job search strategy. Here are ten reasons why!   1. Recruitment agencies have access to a wider variety of opportunities; many organisations prefer to use a recruitment firm rather than to advertise themselves.  2. Using a recruitment agency in your…

The 25 most common interview questions, with explanations and red flags, and. These cover all of the most common jobs, and many of the less common ones too. The Most Common Interview Questions: 1. What are your strengths? The consensus is to go for quality, not quantity here. Candidates should give…

You’re almost there. You are on your journey to secure new employment, and you’ve been checking off all the requisite boxes. You have been networking and finding job opportunities that fit with your purpose, skills and needs. You have drafted great cover letters, tailored your resume for specific jobs, reached out…

Stepping into any interview can be a daunting experience, especially if you’re unsure of what to expect. Thankfully, preparing for an interview properly can help you relax beforehand and prove yourself in what would otherwise be a stressful situation. To many budding job seekers’ surprise, there are many types of…

1. Do your research Learning as much as possible about a company’s services, products, customers and competition will give you an edge in understanding and addressing the employer’s needs, says Carole Martin, job interview coach and author of Boost Your Interview IQ. Go beyond reading what’s on the company’s website, recommends Lili…