Jobhunting difficulties? Problems at work?
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Nervous at interviews
I have tried as hard as I can to write the best CV I can. Yet I feel that it will be overlooked. Is there a way I can make it more dynamic or show that I have a great personality which should be as important as my skills?
Also, I used to get told that you could tell a potential employer at interview if you were nervous but now I wonder if that is still the case? I do not seem to be able to handle the interview stage well and cannot give the best of myself. The style has changed to one where you really have to think on your feet and give examples how you personally did this, that and the other and how you came to the end result.
Is there any advice you can give me to stop me feeling like a nervous wreck please?
Jill
Poor CV - what's the excuse?
Is it me or are loads of CVs out there just really poor; poorly worded, poorly structured and poorly presented.
If you look at this site and literally thousands of others offering free excellent advice and templates, is there really any excuse for having a poor CV in 2009?
Rolfe Pearce
Moving into HR
After working for the last 20 years in various retail companies I am considering a career change. The last 12 years I have worked in retail management and have enjoyed success as a senior store manager with my last 2 roles.
Fortunate enough to be one of only 5 "store training and development managers" I enjoyed extensive training in recruitment and selection, mentoring and counselling, appraisals and disciplinaries as well as training and coaching. My love for all of the above was enormous.
I am considering a move into HR and would like to know what my best options might be. Will my years of experience within my field help me to gain employment and or should I obtain a qualification prior? Any advice would be gratefully received
Many thanks Lee
