[reblogged from absoluteradio.co.uk]

  Finding a new job can be quite a challenge and it is easy to get disheartened.  Many employers will not even send out letters of refusal these days because of the sheer amount of applicants and getting to the interview stage will often seem downright impossible.

  So what more can you do to improve your chances of employment?  You’ve got a good work history and you have all of the basic qualifications.  Well, why not think about doing some other training courses in the meantime?  The more certificates you have, the better your CV will look!  And it will certainly impress any potential employers if you are doing something constructive whilst you are out of work.

  Many training courses are free of charge if you are unemployed and you could get a substantial discount on any that you do have to pay for.  Maybe there is a particular line of work that you are interested in?  Why not see what courses are available which would be useful for a job in that same industry.  It may be bricklaying, art and design, engineering or food safety training.

  Instead of getting despondent, see this period of temporary unemployment as a time to improve your skills.  It is all about getting ready for something you really want to do!

[reblogged from wordpress]

  The secret of finding a job is to impress your potential employer.  This can be done in a number of different ways; your appearance, your attitude, your qualifications and your history.  If you get good marks in all of these areas, then the job is as good as yours!

• When you go for an interview it is vital that you are clean and tidy.  Employers will immediately be put off if you have failed to make an effort.  Dress in clothes that are in keeping with the job and make sure your fingernails are clean!
• There is a fine line between ‘confidence’ and ‘cockiness’.  You do not want to go into your interview making out that you already know everything there is to know!  But you do need to present yourself with an air of quiet confidence.
• Qualifications will play a major role in your interview and it is crucial that you have a properly presented CV.  If you plan to work in a certain industry then there are many online courses to choose from that could go a long way to getting you a job.  For example, if you are interested in a catering position then you can do your food safety training over the net.
• When an interviewer asks about your employment history avoid being vague!  If you don’t go into enough detail then they may think you have something to hide.  Tell the truth (even if some of it is not so good) and try to dwell on the better parts.