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Job Hunting

You've found the job you want, but how do you stand out from the crowd?

Our series of articles will give you hints and tips on getting the job.

  • All you need is... persistence

    With youth unemployment at a high and employers citing experience over qualification as their key criteria for employing newly qualified graduates, it’s never been harder for young people to break into the IT industry.

  • Careers and your personality

    Some people choose a particular career pathway and ease into the day-to-day workings of their role as if they were born for it. We all remember a Nurse or Teacher, for instance, who seemed so natural in their position.

  • Temporary employment - don't ignore it!

    You're on the job market, you've applied for several permanent jobs, had interviews but you've still not secured a position. So what do you do next? The option of temporary work is often overlooked because it is deemed less secure, and not as lucrative as permanent work.

  • Turning interviews around

    Arrived late? Got your interviewer's name wrong? BCSrecruit.com and Jobsite have some tips to help you make the most of the situation.

  • Interview preparation: an employer’s view

    Preparing for an interview can be one of the most stressful parts of the job hunting process. Iain Mackenzie, Employer Brand Consultant for Direct Line Insurance, gives his take on what to do and what not to do.

  • Improve job applications

    A string of rejection letters can be disheartening, but it’s reassuring to know that you can change things in an instance. With a simple review of what you’re doing right and wrong in your application, you can sharpen your approach and re-energise your search.

  • Add keywords to your CV

    Keywords are the backbone to your CV: without them, your CV won’t get a look-in. Make sure you use the right keywords to get your CV noticed next time you upload it to a job site.

  • Finding a graduate job

    Whether you’re in your final year of studies or you’re a graduate, you’ll want to make the most of your qualification to land the job you want. But with graduates outstripping the number of jobs available, the competition for employment is high.

  • Jobhunting: make the most of your time

    When you are out of work it can be difficult to motivate yourself or find the drive to energise your job search.

  • Keep interview nerves at bay

    It can be daunting to think that the job interview you’ve been invited to may be all that lies between you and the job you want.
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