Passing Probation at Work

Passing Probation at Work

So you’ve got the offer for the dream job, handed in your notice and started at the new company. Most companies have a probation period specified in the contract – usually around 3 to 6 months. This is the company’s chance to see if you’re a good fit for the role and...
Tips For Salary Negotiation

Tips For Salary Negotiation

Whether you’re preparing for your end of year appraisal or looking for a new challenge, discussing and negotiating your salary and benefits package can be an uncomfortable business. You may feel you come across as pushy or over confident so it’s important to strike...
Reasons You Didn’t Get Past The First Interview

Reasons You Didn’t Get Past The First Interview

We’ve all been there – the application went well and you were contacted quickly after the closing date. Interviews were held and you felt you did okay, but it’s been over a week and you’ve not heard anything back. Then you get the dreaded e-mail telling you that you...
How To Nail Your Telephone Interview

How To Nail Your Telephone Interview

Telephone interviews are common these days – it’s a great way for the company to screen out the best candidates for the interview panel. It’s also great for you – you can have your notes in front of you for prompting and telephone interviews can often feel less...
Interview Don’ts

Interview Don’ts

If you’ve been following our tips on CV Tips and CV Don’ts and our Interview tips, then read on for the latest instalment of our current series. This week, we’re looking at what not to do in interviews to make sure you land that dream role. There’s lots of help and...