Re-energise your job search Archives

Re-energise Your Job Search

Laura-McGrath
September 21, 2017
interview tips, interview coaching

New Year, new start……. time to get your house in order, shed the Christmas kilos and put some vigour back into your job search.

When entering the New Year –it is important to start on a positive note. Acknowledge that searching for a job is difficult and will take some time and on some days it can be very hard to stay positive.

Whilst none of us can control global economic forces or government policy, in a job search, the one thing you can control is your outlook and attitude.

Re-energise your job search

Salary Negotiation

Laura-McGrath
September 21, 2017
interview tips, interview coaching, Salary Negotiation

Negotiating salary is an exercise that many people find uncomfortable, even in a buoyant market. It is worthwhile remembering that regardless of the economic climate, good candidates are always hard to find. An employer is looking for a specific combination of qualities – relevant work experience, technical and IT skills, cultural fit, ability to fit in with the team – so when they identify their preferred candidate they are usually willing to negotiate on salary. With this in mind, how can you increase your influence at the negotiating table?

Re-energise your job search

Top Tips for Mums returning to the Workplace

Laura-McGrath
September 21, 2017
interview tips, Mums returning to work

Increasing numbers of women are now returning to the workforce after taking a career break to rear their families. Whether it is through financial necessity or simply wanting to challenge themselves and develop new skills, returning to the workforce after an absence can be tricky. So what steps can you take to get back on the career ladder?

Re-energise your job search

Common Recruitment Questions Answered

Laura-McGrath
July 27, 2017
interview tips, common recruitment questions

What are the factors that impact on First Impression during an interview?

First impressions are still hugely important in the interview process – in fact nearly 60% of recruiters admit that the first couple of minutes of an interview strongly influences their decision! What I mean by first impression is personal presentation, how you walk into the room, your smile, handshake, how you engage with the interviewer…… An interview is like any other form of human interaction – we all make assumptions when we meet a person for the first time – do we trust them, do we like them, could we work with them?

Category : Re-energise your job search

Re-energise Your Job Search

Salary Negotiation

Top Tips for Mums returning to the Workplace

Common Recruitment Questions Answered

RECENT TIPS

CATEGORIES

SEARCH

Interview Coaching

Career Development

RECENT TIPS

FIND US HERE

Laura McGrath - Executive Coach