• 30/06/2026
  • Interviews

Interview question: “Tell me about yourself”. Don’t tell, sell.

Think it’s just an introduction? It’s not. When they say “tell me about yourself” they’re really asking “why should I hire you?”

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Interview question: “Tell me about yourself”. Don’t tell, sell.
  • 26/06/2026
  • Worklife

Performance Reviews. Worth it or waste of time?

Performance reviews don’t have to be a waste of time. Learn how you can get genuine value from your appraisal, PDR and development discussion.

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Performance Reviews. Worth it or waste of time?
  • 15/06/2026
  • Interviews

Interview question: what are your salary expectations?

There’s a lot riding on the salary expectation interview question. Here’s how to not undersell or overprice yourself out of the job.

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Interview question: what are your salary expectations?
  • 12/06/2026
  • Job Applications

Should you include referees on your resume?

The internet says remove them. Many recruiters disagree. After reviewing thousands of resumes and recruiting for more than three decades, I explain where referees fit into modern recruitment and why context matters.

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Should you include referees on your resume?
  • 05/06/2026
  • Job Applications

Should I tailor my resume for every job application?

Discover why generic resumes fail and how targeted applications dramatically improve your interview success.

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Should I tailor my resume for every job application?
  • 31/05/2026
  • Job Search

The Hidden Job Market: how to find jobs before they’re advertised

Many jobs exist for months before they’re advertised. Here are 4 practical ways to find them before they hit the job boards.

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The Hidden Job Market: how to find jobs before they’re advertised
  • 29/05/2026
  • Worklife

How to tell if you’re liked at work – or if people just tolerate you

Are your colleagues genuinely glad to see you, or just professionally tolerating you? The real signs people like you at work.

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How to tell if you’re liked at work – or if people just tolerate you
  • 27/05/2026
  • Job Applications

Why recruiters don’t call you back: apart from the obvious one

Think a recruiter is lazy and inconsiderate for not calling you back about a job? Perhaps. But here’s 10 other reasons why – and most are about you, not them.

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Why recruiters don’t call you back: apart from the obvious one
  • 19/05/2026
  • Interviews

Job interview nerves? Try this before, during and after.

Are job interview nerves or anxiety holding you back? Understand why it happens and the techniques you can use to calm your self doubt.

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Job interview nerves? Try this before, during and after.
  • 17/05/2026
  • Job Search

Low salary job offer: should you accept, reject, or negotiate?

A low job offer is frustrating, but don’t react too quickly. Here’s how to assess, respond and negotiate properly.

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Low salary job offer: should you accept, reject, or negotiate?
  • 16/05/2026
  • Job Applications

Stop Blaming Applicant Tracking Systems: re-write your resume

Not getting interviews for jobs you’re qualified for? Applicant Tracking Systems aren’t your enemy – your resume probably is.

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Stop Blaming Applicant Tracking Systems: re-write your resume
  • 14/05/2026
  • Job Search

‘Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.’ Why?

Or, translated properly: “We couldn’t be bothered treating you like a human being.” The sentence every job seeker has come to dread.

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‘Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.’ Why?