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Most Frequently Asked Interview Questions

For most people an interview situation is something that fills them with dread and panic. However this doesn’t have to be the case if you are thoroughly prepared and know the sort of questions you can expect to face. To help you, here at Career Analysts we have compiled 3 of the most frequently asked [...]

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Top tips for your career change

Stuck in the same job for too long? Do you dread waking up for work each morning? Maybe a career change is the right thing for you. We give you the top tips for changing career:

1. Evaluate the reasons you want to change? Working out the reasons for wanting to change will help you understand [...]

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Personal Statements on Application Forms

Many application forms require you to complete a personal statement in support of your application. You might be asked to give your reasons for applying’ and other information relevant to the job specification, including your knowledge, skills and experience.
Your personal statement should relate directly to the specifications of the job or course you are applying [...]

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How long should my CV be?

As a careers advice company, we are often asked many questions about C.V.’s. Here is our advice on the question “How long should my C.V. be?”
If you can’t say everything you need to in one page, two pages are ideal. Get your message across succinctly. If your work is technical, you may need to include [...]

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The main points of a CV

Your CV should include:
Contact Details
It’s obviously very important that these are accurate. And make sure you list the best way to contact you. For example, don’t put your mobile phone number if you don’t always carry it with you. Or better still get in the habit of having it with you!
Profile
This is a short statement [...]

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The Why, What, Who and How of CVs

Why do you need a CV?
If you’re trying to introduce yourself to a business or organisation, a CV is a straightforward way to let them know you exist and that you have skills and experience which may be of use to them.
What is a CV for?
Its main purpose is to get you a meeting or [...]

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What to avoid putting on your CV

Some things are better left unsaid. Don’t give an employer any reason to de-select you.

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What makes a good CV?

It can be useful to adapt your CV to individual positions. Career Analysts specialise in giving effective career advice and guidance.

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What are Competency Based Interviews?

The majority of large organisations have a competency framework which they use to measure their employees’ performance. In some companies these frameworks are quite sophisticated and the terminology used can become quite complicated.
A competency can be described as:
Behaviours that individuals demonstrate when undertaking job relevant tasks effectively within a given organisational context (Whiddett and Hollyforde, [...]

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What Should I do After my Interview?

Following each interview it is important (if you want to learn anything) to review your performance. Sometimes this can be uncomfortable but reviewing can help embed good practice and it can help highlight areas for improvement. Try using the following review questions:

Overall how did it go?
Which questions did I answer well?
Which questions did I find [...]

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