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Are you a Doctor, Nurse or other NHS employee struggling with mental health due to work related stress? The British Medical Association (BMA) recently carried out a survey involving 4,300 doctors and medical students working in the NHS and found that 1,161 (27%) of them have received a psychiatric diagnosis. This suggests there is a […]

What are the key differences between what Mindset and Motion offers in the workplace and that of HR Managers? Human Resources Manager HR Managers provide a comprehensive HR service ensuring that the company’s people-related processes and culture are adopted correctly. As an HR Manager, their job will range from administrative tasks with an understanding of […]

LinkedIn has now become one of the most important websites for finding a job. LinkedIn gives you the opportunity to connect with a company or a person within that company directly. Recruiters are actively recruiting via LinkedIn and they could  well be looking for you, so you need to stand out from the crowd.

Applying for jobs online Emailing your application Email is becoming the preferred method of sending documents and it is possible that you will end up making the majority of your applications by email rather than by post. Generally speaking, there’s not too much difference between sending an application by post and sending an application by […]

How to adapt your CV for every application You should consider tailoring your CV according to the needs of the specific role to which you are applying. So many people use the same CV for every single application you make. It stands to reason that every job and every organisation is different and every CV […]

CVs – looking for work abroad The norms for CV writing can vary quite considerably from country to country. In many countries a CV isn’t even called a CV, it may be called a resume. Ireland Irish CVs have traditionally been much longer than UK CVs. However, this is starting to change with  ore employers […]

Special Cases – Professions where the rules are different Medical CVs Most recruitment for medical posts will be done through application forms, but CVs may still be essential for some positions. As a medical professional, you will possess extensive qualifications as a result of your many years of training, and possibly your many years of […]

Ten solutions for ten potential problems One – What if I little or not relevant work experience? You may be applying for a job, but have lack of experience, because you may be newly qualified. It is important to make the most of what you have got. When it comes to the structure of your […]

The 15 most common CV writing mistakes  and how to avoid them! 1 Including a Photograph Unless you are applying for a job as a model or an actor, do not include a photograph of yourself with your CV. The recruiter only needs a brief, factual description of your abilities, and photographs often allow recruiters to develop a preconceived […]