http://www.onestepaheadcv.com Don't let the grass grow under your feet... Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:12:19 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Contract jobs Vs Permanent jobs have been covered to death on the wider Internet it seems, however it's one of those debates that always swings round again - especially now in uncertain times! Being a contractor has several benefits - you can pick and choose the work you do, and who ... http://www.onestepaheadcv.com/2008/contract-or-permanent/ There's an excellent article on the Times Online, titled "What not to do when applying for a job." It should cheer up anyone looking for a new career at the moment... "Mistake a job offer for a prank. “I phoned an applicant and said ‘It’s Dan Hawes here, I’d like to ... http://www.onestepaheadcv.com/2008/what-not-to-do-when-applying-for-a-job/ Telephone based interviews are often used as a first level screening of candidates to short-list those suitable for a face to face interview. It's not uncommon when prospective employees have to travel a long way, or when there are a large number of applicants for a role. Telephone interviews are both ... http://www.onestepaheadcv.com/2008/telephone-interview-tips/ A colleague, who works in the Information Risk Management Sector, recently passed me details of Acumin. They're a UK based specialist recruiter, who deal primarily with Information Security and Information Risk sector employment. If you're looking for work in this sector, they have both Graduate and experienced positions with several major ... http://www.onestepaheadcv.com/2008/review-of-acumin-information-risk-management-recruitment/ It's always hard to fail anything - but it never is the end of the world! For many jobs, failing the Aptitude or Psychometric test isn't the end of the interview or assessment - it just means you need to do better in other areas. In most assessment day style events, ... http://www.onestepaheadcv.com/2008/what-do-i-do-if-i-fail-a-psychometric-test/ We've updated the Psychometric Testing section with some new examples, and some new tips! Remember - the key to getting better at these kind of tests is practice, not just for getting answers right, but also for working out what methods allow you to work better under pressure! Our top tip ... http://www.onestepaheadcv.com/2008/psychometric-and-apitude-testing/ The 'Credit Crunch' seems to have got a lot of press recently, coupled with bad news in the job market as a lot of jobs are lost, or in the case of contractors cut severely. What can you do to ensure that you don't end up out of work now, or ... http://www.onestepaheadcv.com/2008/jobs-in-hard-times-dont-let-the-credit-crunch-bite/ These are my top 10 interview questions you're likely to be asked at a tough interview: Tell me about yourself. What are your strengths? Where do you see yourself in 5 years time? Are you a team player? Tell me about your achievements? Tell us about a time you took dealt with a conflict? What's your biggest ... http://www.onestepaheadcv.com/2008/top-10-interview-questions-toughest/ The question "Give an example of when..." is used in every interview I have been to. It's often used to look for examples of teamwork, communication and other key skills. "Give us an example of when you worked in a team?" "Show an example of when you dealt with a difficult customer?" The ... http://www.onestepaheadcv.com/2008/interview-snippet-show-an-example-of-when/ I'd hire her tomorrow. Doesn't always have to be formal to win someone over... I know how to operate computers, especially the Internet. I have worked with at least ten different models of copiers and understand the importance of the collating function button. http://www.diaryofgirlfriday.com/2005/12/14/girl-friday-wins-the-hearts-of-hr-recruiters There's some other examples of covering letters here. http://www.onestepaheadcv.com/2008/it-doesnt-have-to-be-formal/