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The Art of Being Interviewed

Job offers can be won or lost on your preparation for interview. Before any interview takes place, the company takes time to draw up person specifications plus details on salaries, training and induction. You...
Posted by Helix Recruitment on 15 March 2011

Writing a good CV

WRITING A GOOD CV Assuming your aim is to apply for a new job, your CV is your passport to an interview! The principle objective is to whet the appetite of the prospective employer to want to know more by o...
Posted by Helix Recruitment on 13 January 2011

6 Job Hunting Tips for Science Graduates

Recently graduated? Here are some top tips to help you get the SCIENCE JOB you want, fast! 1. BE REALISTIC Be realistic about the types of science jobs you can do, so be careful not to set your sights unrea...
Posted by CK Group (Science, Clinical & IT) on 17 May 2010

WARNING: Avoid Stretching the Truth on Your CV

To improve your chances of landing that great SCIENCE JOB, you simply need to highlight your real skills and abilities; you definitely don"t need to bend the truth! You can get yourself into real trouble...
Posted by CK Group (Science, Clinical & IT) on 04 May 2010

6 Ways to Help You Build a Rapport at Your Scientific Job Interview

No matter what science job it is that you are interviewing for, you will always have a better shot at getting it if you develop a good rapport with your interviewer. By connecting with the interviewer on a mo...
Posted by CK Group (Science, Clinical & IT) on 28 April 2010

Undertaking A Skills Audit & Identifying Your Potential

UNDERTAKING A SKILLS AUDIT & IDENTIFYING YOUR POTENTIAL How to define your skills and create your own personal development plan. This article will help you to identify your own strengths and weaknesses i...
Posted by CV Master Careers on 12 April 2010

6 Top Tips for Successful Job Networking

1. SHOW YOUR PASSION FOR THE SCIENTIFIC INDUSTRY AND COMPANY To help you come across as passionate and knowledgeable as possible, it is a good idea to do your research about the industry and the companies wo...
Posted by CK Group (Science, Clinical & IT) on 06 April 2010

15 Ways to Stay Motivated During Your Job Search

Hunting for your next job in science can be draining and it can sometimes prove difficult to stay motivated. Unemployment can sometimes be a miserable time and although it may be hard to pick yourself up and ...
Posted by CK Group (Science, Clinical & IT) on 29 March 2010

10 Ways to Banish Interview Nerves

1. PREPARE! a. Type out potential interview questions and prepare answers for them. b. Use the STAR technique when answering questions. Describe the situation, then the task, then the actions and finally t...
Posted by CK Group (Science, Clinical & IT) on 15 March 2010

The Best CV Buzzwords

There are a number of ‘feel good’ buzzwords or phrases that you should use on your CV or application to help make your CV or application form sparkle. The following competencies and associated keywords may ...
Posted by CK Group (Science, Clinical & IT) on 10 March 2010

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