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Contracting? How To Nail It In 6 Easy Steps
Today there are probably more people in temporary and contract roles than ever before. Whether you’re contracting as a career choice, or you’re hoping contracting will lead to a permanent job, every assignment can be a terrific opportunity to build your networks and reputation. Here are six...
5 New Year Job Search Resolutions You Should Make Right Now
Forget about getting in shape and giving up coffee. Come March, your expensive and pristine gym membership card is just going to depress you. While we focus in the new year on health related changes, maybe you should instead focus on something really life-changing: Landing an amazing new...
Awkward Handshakes That Spell Interview Failure
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghG1fG6Oc08 Video by Consult Recruitment We’ve all been there. You meet a perfectly nice person for the first time, you go to shake their hand and you shudder because you realise that the handshake can be compared to shaking a wet fish or a clicky-wristed mannequin. I mean who...
Can Anyone Find You On LinkedIn?
You probably know by now the importance of LinkedIn in your career. If not, here’s a quick primer. LinkedIn is a brilliant tool for building your personal brand and credibility, and it’s indispensable in any job search. If you want to be shoulder-tapped for your dream job, having...
Your Definitive Guide To Writing A Great CV
We often get asked by people we work with whether we'll write or format their CV for them. A lot of agencies do this, but we're not big fans of the practice. A CV is a personal document that gives you a chance to shine, and...
How To Blitz Your Next Competency Based Interview
I frequently get asked about competency based interviews. What sort of questions will I get? How do I prepare for them? What’s the name and home address of the sadist who invented them? Jokes aside, Competency Based Interviews (CBIs) can be a really useful way of assessing...
Five Signs the Job You’re Applying for Sucks
One of the reasons Angela and Steve set up Consult was because they wanted the freedom to be able to walk away from crappy jobs. There are plenty of them out there, and (with the benefit of years of experience), we know how to spot them...