by Tom Brockhurst | Nov 25, 2022 | Career Transition Tips
There are multiple ways that your brand can be consumed or accessed. It is what you say about yourself, what you have written on your resume and what’s on your digital footprint. It is critical when you talk to a recruiter or potential employer that you always...
by Tom Brockhurst | Nov 22, 2022 | Career Transition Tips
There are three main types of resumes. Chronological, Functional and Portfolio. The chronological resume lists all or most of our jobs in date order. The functional resume focuses on accomplishments and skills relevant to the new role. The third one is the portfolio...
by Tom Brockhurst | Nov 18, 2022 | Career Transition Tips
The top interview tip is that you are comfortable with silence. When you get asked a question, it is ok to stop and think for a moment. You can also reframe the questions and ask if that is what they meant. Once you have provided your answer, stop talking. Just wait...
by Tom Brockhurst | Nov 15, 2022 | Career Transition Tips
Tell me more about yourself is not about your personal life, it’s not about your pet’s name or how many children you have. It is all about who you are at work. This does not mean that you don’t get to bring your whole self to work, but in an interview, there is little...
by Tom Brockhurst | Nov 8, 2022 | Career Transition Tips
Your resume document should be relevant, concise and consistent. Everything in your resume should be relevant to the job. (Unrelated work information, eg hobbies, should only be included if the job requires them.) Keep your resume as short as possible – two...
by Tom Brockhurst | Nov 2, 2022 | Career Transition Tips
Asking questions shows that you are interested in the organisation with which you are meeting. Always have some questions ready to ask. You will show them that you are organised, have done some research and are comfortable holding a dialogue. You will no doubt learn...
