How to write a great cover letter
No one likes the obligatory cover letter rigmarole, probably none more than the employers who read these words sometimes hundreds of times just for a single opening. Applicants and employers alike generally aren’t too fond of the usual cover letter snooze-fest....
How to Explain an Employment Gap in Your Resume
If you have an employment gap, it can cause a lot of stress and anxiety when writing your resume. Many people believe that an employment gap will be a negative to an employer and take you out of the running, but it is generally how you tackle the employment gap in...
15 Industries that allow you to Work from Home
Whether you are a mum wanting work to fit in around children, had enough of going into the office or it is a side hustle, working from home and flexible working hours could give you the life balance you have been craving. Working from home or having more flexibility...
Interview Tips for Mums Returning to Work
A job search is almost always a formidable task – whether you are starting a career, looking for further advancement or returning to work after children. We all do it at one point or another – some of us seems to find it much easier than others. Once...
Resume Tips for Return to Work Mums
Whether you’re looking to kick start your career full steam ahead or find a less demanding role, your resume is the all-powerful document that gets you that initial meeting. The first trick is to get past the skim read, so that recruiters will take a second, more in...
Tips for finding flexible jobs for mums
Many mums find that re-entering the workforce can be a stressful thought. Balancing family, finances and your time can require some creative thinking. But don’t be discouraged. There is a job that requires your skills and experience, which can be done in your own...
The Importance of Addressing Selection Criteria When Applying for a Job
I see this time and time again. A great job has been listed and a flurry of applications come in overnight. Some good. Some bad. Some are just plain ugly. As a job board owner, I get so disheartened and frustrated when I see the way that some of these applications...
50 Hottest Twitter Hashtags for Job Seekers
Twitter is like a window into the soul of Job Seekers It shows us faster and more accurately what is on our collective minds than any other medium currently in use. So it was only a matter of time, in a bad economy and a worse job market, that Twitter would be flooded...
Simple Strategies for Improving your Career and Skillset
Are you looking for another career, a sideline job or extra retirement income? Many at home jobs are entry level positions but if you want to move beyond that, a bit of ingenuity may be in order. Here are some strategies that can bring you the knowledge you seek and...
How You Can Use LinkedIn to Impress the Interviewer
LinkedIn has developed into an effective networking and employment took for people. They can use the platform to connect with companies, individuals, and friends. They can use their connections online to attain employment. By using their connections to get a job, we...
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