We're now moving into a new stage with the Immediate Interview Success project: this week sees the end of the blog in its current form, with thrice-weekly digests -- but I'm pleased to announce that we'll shortly be unveiling the IIS e-book!
So for the moment, it's goodbye from me, Sam -- but I'd like to pass you over to Clare, who'll be taking up the reins as we go forward into an exciting new phase with IIS.
Happy job hunting!
p.s. As the regular posts are on hold for the moment, here are a few links that didn't get included in one of our digests:
Showing posts with label resumes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label resumes. Show all posts
Friday, 27 May 2011
Wednesday, 25 May 2011
Wednesday Digest: Seminars Galore
Leveraging the power of the internet-based seminar...
Webinars, teleseminars, or whatever -- interacting with job searching specialists online is a great way to fuel your job search. This week, check out the following free online seminars:
Webinars, teleseminars, or whatever -- interacting with job searching specialists online is a great way to fuel your job search. This week, check out the following free online seminars:
- this seminar on resume writing is today, Wednesday 25 May, 1.30am--2.30am (it's those pesky US time zones again!)
- or register here for news of an upcoming seminar on using LinkedIn in your job search
- or register here for another upcoming seminar, also on the subject of resumes/CVs
Friday, 20 May 2011
....now: 'Saturday' Digest: Questions
This 'Saturday, we're thinking about different job-related questions...
Questions like:
'What should I put on my CV/resume?'
'What should I ask myself before applying for a job?'
'Why do I always miss out at interview?'
And more general questions, like 'what will job searching be like in the future?'
Have a good weekend, everyone.
Wednesday, 11 May 2011
Wednesday Digest: Once More Unto the Resume, Dear Friends, Once More
...because it's definitely the most important part of securing a job interview!
In the latest digest we look at a selection of that great resume-related advice that's come our way in recent days and weeks.
Make it stand out.
Finally, in writing a resume you should bear in mind the following questions -- they'll probably be the questions the hiring manager/interviewer will be asking you, too...
Question yourself.
Finally, in writing a resume you should bear in mind the following questions -- they'll probably be the questions the hiring manager/interviewer will be asking you, too...
Question yourself.
Wednesday, 4 May 2011
Wednesday Digest: Post-Easter Welcome
First digest after Easter...
Welcome back, everyone! Let's start today's digest with some positive news:
The job market is recovering!
What did we miss over Easter? The following themed article is worth a read:
Job search lessons from the Easter Bunny.
Here are some resume tips:
The job market is recovering!
What did we miss over Easter? The following themed article is worth a read:
Job search lessons from the Easter Bunny.
Here are some resume tips:
Make sure your resume and cover letter work together...
...and that you 'crack the cover letter code'...
...learn how to talk about your weaknesses...
...but know what to avoid.
And, while we're on the subject of job applications, have a look at this great resource for early-career professionals:
Resume Mascara
Finally, here's a free webinar from the renowned careers coach Kevin Kermes, this Friday, May 6th:
5 Secrets to the Perfect Job Search.
...and that you 'crack the cover letter code'...
...learn how to talk about your weaknesses...
...but know what to avoid.
And, while we're on the subject of job applications, have a look at this great resource for early-career professionals:
Resume Mascara
Finally, here's a free webinar from the renowned careers coach Kevin Kermes, this Friday, May 6th:
5 Secrets to the Perfect Job Search.
Wednesday, 20 April 2011
Wednesday Digest: Easter All-Sorts
In the last IIS article before a two-week break, we include a bumper crop of links for you to feast your job-hungry eyes on...
There's no theme to the final pre-Easter article on IIS: before a two-week break, we think it's important that you get your hands on all the articles that we've trawled the internet for over the past couple of weeks, but haven't yet included in an IIS digest.
To start with, there are some interesting thoughts on using MBTI (for more information on just what this means, click here) in your job search.
Next, think about who could be googling you...
There's no theme to the final pre-Easter article on IIS: before a two-week break, we think it's important that you get your hands on all the articles that we've trawled the internet for over the past couple of weeks, but haven't yet included in an IIS digest.
To start with, there are some interesting thoughts on using MBTI (for more information on just what this means, click here) in your job search.
Next, think about who could be googling you...
There's advice on building your career, here and here.
And ideas on how to create a 'master resume' here.
When it comes to the interview itself, think about making the best impression possible and listening emotionally to your interviewers.
And have a look at what can be learned about an interview from a completely different arena...
Here are some useful tips on how not to approach your next job interview.
And from the great Career Rocketeer, here are three excellent articles on the job search.
Finally, here a couple of free webinars, on body language in the interview room, on Tuesday the 26th of April and building your network for career success, on Friday the 29th.
Have relaxing and enjoyable Easter break, everyone, and I look forward to carrying on helping out with the job search when I return in a couple of weeks.
And ideas on how to create a 'master resume' here.
When it comes to the interview itself, think about making the best impression possible and listening emotionally to your interviewers.
And have a look at what can be learned about an interview from a completely different arena...
Here are some useful tips on how not to approach your next job interview.
And from the great Career Rocketeer, here are three excellent articles on the job search.
Finally, here a couple of free webinars, on body language in the interview room, on Tuesday the 26th of April and building your network for career success, on Friday the 29th.
Have relaxing and enjoyable Easter break, everyone, and I look forward to carrying on helping out with the job search when I return in a couple of weeks.
Wednesday, 6 April 2011
Wednesday Digest: Applications
The latest list of articles on designing a killer application...
We've covered this topic several times before (here, here, here, here, here, here, and here), but there's a reason for that -- it's an essential part of the interview process.
Here, then, are some links to information on your application:
(Also, remember the importance of the accompanying cover letter.)
Here, then, are some links to information on your application:
(Also, remember the importance of the accompanying cover letter.)
Saturday, 2 April 2011
Saturday Digest: Making Mistakes
Everyone makes mistakes. How can you avoid doing so when it matters...?
When does it matter? Today's digest focuses on top 5 lists of mistakes in three essential areas of the job search. Look out for the following:
5 networking mistakes
5 resume mistakes
5 cover letter mistakes
Happy weekend, everyone! More digests and links next week.
When does it matter? Today's digest focuses on top 5 lists of mistakes in three essential areas of the job search. Look out for the following:
5 networking mistakes
5 resume mistakes
5 cover letter mistakes
Happy weekend, everyone! More digests and links next week.
Monday, 28 March 2011
Monday Digest: 3, 4, 5...
Let's start the week with a few more lists...
This time, though, they're not 'top 10s' -- check out the following 3, 4, 5 lists covering your work history, ways of leaving your old job gracefully, and what to do while you wait to hear back after an interview.
This time, though, they're not 'top 10s' -- check out the following 3, 4, 5 lists covering your work history, ways of leaving your old job gracefully, and what to do while you wait to hear back after an interview.
- 3 ways to avoid burning bridges in your old job
- 4 jobs everyone should have on their CV
- 5 things to do after an interview, while you wait...
Wednesday, 23 March 2011
Wednesday Digest: The Unexpected
In today's digest, we look at some unexpected responses to standard questions about the job searching process...
Does the cover letter matter? More than you think.
Doesn't my resume/CV have to be perfect? Not really.
Isn't networking all about putting yourself out there, selling yourself to others, and getting them to help you in your career? Not all the time, no.
And isn't personal branding incredibly important? Well, yes and no.
Does the cover letter matter? More than you think.
Doesn't my resume/CV have to be perfect? Not really.
Isn't networking all about putting yourself out there, selling yourself to others, and getting them to help you in your career? Not all the time, no.
And isn't personal branding incredibly important? Well, yes and no.
Wednesday, 16 March 2011
Wednesday Digest: Standing Out
In today's digest, we cover ways in which you can stand out from the job-hunting crowd...
With the busy state of the current job market, you'll want to make sure your application doesn't blend in with everyone else's. But how do you go about doing this?
Make your resume stand out -- and don't forget about the visuals...
Also, consider harnessing the power of social media technologies. If you haven't done so already, think about the following:
Don't forget the teleseminar on Personal Branding, with Chris Perry and Dorothy Tannahill-Moran, which starts at the not-so-UK-friendly time of 00:30 tonight. To register, visit the link here.
Saturday, 12 March 2011
Saturday Digest: It's Resume Time, Again
What to do with your resume or CV, both before and after you submit it...
What can you do with your job application to give it a new lease of life?
Come back next week for more digests and articles on the interviewing experience, and don't forget to sign up to our email list to receive your free copy of the IIS phone communication checklist.
What can you do with your job application to give it a new lease of life?
And what shouldn't you do?
Finally, think about the effectiveness of your resume or CV, in terms of the interest you generate:Come back next week for more digests and articles on the interviewing experience, and don't forget to sign up to our email list to receive your free copy of the IIS phone communication checklist.
Saturday, 19 February 2011
Saturday Digest: More Resumés/CVs
Today's digest sees IIS return to a popular topic for job-seekers...
This Saturday, we think more about how to brand yourself and your resumé or CV. Remember, an interview is, ultimately, about selling a product: you.
This Saturday, we think more about how to brand yourself and your resumé or CV. Remember, an interview is, ultimately, about selling a product: you.
Are you thinking about a resumé interview to help you write your resumé?
Some techniques for using social media marketing in your resumé.*
Finally, here are some thoughts on personal branding.
Check back next week for more specially written articles and regular digests.
*If you're interested in thinking more about the power of social networks in your working life, do read our Academy28 blog post on the topic, here.
Saturday, 12 February 2011
Saturday Digest: Thinking Graphically
Giving your CV/resumé a visual or online twist...
To start with, here's an interesting article on a possible development in the tried-and-tested CV format:
Will Your Next CV Be an Infographic?
And how about leveraging another form of technology?
Your Facebook Resumé
Finally, while this may not be particularly relevant to you if graphic design isn't your industry, it may give you some ideas about just what to do to elevate your CV/Resumé above the 'herd':
Creative CVs/Resumés
Have a good weekend, and do drop in next week: as well as an exclusive 'teaser' from the IIS e-book, we'll be expanding the blog to include full-length articles on top of the regular digests.
To start with, here's an interesting article on a possible development in the tried-and-tested CV format:
Will Your Next CV Be an Infographic?
And how about leveraging another form of technology?
Your Facebook Resumé
Finally, while this may not be particularly relevant to you if graphic design isn't your industry, it may give you some ideas about just what to do to elevate your CV/Resumé above the 'herd':
Creative CVs/Resumés
Have a good weekend, and do drop in next week: as well as an exclusive 'teaser' from the IIS e-book, we'll be expanding the blog to include full-length articles on top of the regular digests.
Saturday, 5 February 2011
Saturday Digest: Resumés/CVs
Rounding off the week with another set of useful links...
Today's digest is all about resumés or CVs. The following links address various aspects of this tricky subject:
Questions
Construction
Submission
Have a good weekend, everyone -- come back on Monday for the latest IIS digest.
Today's digest is all about resumés or CVs. The following links address various aspects of this tricky subject:
Questions
Construction
Submission
Have a good weekend, everyone -- come back on Monday for the latest IIS digest.
Monday, 31 January 2011
Monday Digest: Career Resources
Not just marketing a new product...
As well as launching a product that's guaranteed to bring you interview success, we want to make this blog a source for useful careers information. So regular posts will link to useful sites, authors, or articles -- like these:
Your Five Best Bets for a Career Change Resume
How Not to Sabotage a Job Interview
How to Handle Being Interviewed by the CEO
Do you have any recommendations? Feel free to comment below with sites or articles you've found useful.
As well as launching a product that's guaranteed to bring you interview success, we want to make this blog a source for useful careers information. So regular posts will link to useful sites, authors, or articles -- like these:
Your Five Best Bets for a Career Change Resume
How Not to Sabotage a Job Interview
How to Handle Being Interviewed by the CEO
Do you have any recommendations? Feel free to comment below with sites or articles you've found useful.
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