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THE CASPIAN ONE LIBRARY
MANAGING YOUR CAREER IN THE FACE OF UNCERTAINTY
2020 has been a year of crisis and disruption. Millions of people have been furloughed, saw their incomes significantly reduced - or are adapting to entirely new and strange working arrangements; remote or socially distanced…
HOW TO CONTROL NERVOUS ENERGY DURING INTERVIEWS?
It’s eleven forty-five, you’re stood outside looking up at the building where your career’s future could be decided in 15 minute’s time, suited and booted, ready to step inside… But, something’s holding you back. You’re suddenly aware of your every heartbeat, every breath. Your head starts to play tricks; are you really right for this? What if I forget something important? Your hands are trembling, knees shaking - you are being consumed by excess energy and nervous anxiety.
INTERVIEW GUIDE - PART FOUR
In our definitive guide to interviewing series, we share insights, interview tips and lessons from our perspective - outlining what it takes to triumph at interview. Part four of this guide explores what comes next?; how to set expectations, follow-ups, homework, and understanding the processes once a job offers been presented.
INTERVIEW GUIDE - PART THREE
In our Definitive Guide to Interviewing series, we share insights, interview tips and lessons from our perspective; outlining what it takes to triumph at interview. Part three of this guide is entirely about the actual interview, and what you can do on the day to increase your chances of being hired.
INTERVIEWING GUIDE - PART TWO
In our definitive guide to interviewing series, we share insights, interview tips and lessons from our perspective; outlining what it takes to triumph at interview. Part two of this guide looks at the variety of interview types a candidate may encounter and what's involved in each scenario.
INTERVIEW GUIDE - PART ONE
In our definitive guide to interviewing series, we share insights, interview tips and lessons from our perspective; outlining what it takes to triumph at interview. Part one of this guide tackles one of our most asked question… “how do I prepare for interviews?”
NEW YEAR - SAME CAREER?
In the following we are going to look at the reasons you both should and shouldn’t make a 2018 career change; as-well-as discussing next steps and how you can increase your appeal to potential employers.
HOW DO YOU LEAVE A JOB ON GOOD TERMS?
The temptation to resign in style can be overwhelming. Once your name is penned onto a new job contract, ‘speaking your mind’ at exit can feel like a dream come true. However, although storming into your (soon to be ex) boss's office and shouting all the reasons you’re glad to be leaving may provide some instant gratification - it will do you no favours in the long term. In fact, it can result in tremendous damage to your professional reputation and future hire-ability, not good. So how can you leave a job and maintain good terms - even with bad bosses?
GUIDE TO SUCCESSFULLY NEGOTIATING SALARY PACKAGES
It’s inevitable. At some point along the road to securing that new job, you’re going to be asked about salary expectations. It could be during your first call with a recruiter, or it may not be until the last interview - either way, it’s going to come up. The question is, if put on the spot right now and asked to value your own worth / your skills / your experience - could you? No? Then read this article.
In this article, we address and overcome typical mistakes being made by (even seasoned) candidates, when identifying and presenting their key skills at interview.