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Trust, part 3: communication
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Most complaints you’ll face in your career will not be about something you did, but about something you said. Or didn’t say, or because of how you said it, or how it was heard, perceived or interpreted. Ah yes, communication – the final of the three Cs that will help you build trust. Excellent communication is the cornerstone…
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My first job – hopes and expectations
They are key to the future of the profession, but what are the next generation of veterinary surgeons looking for from their first job? To find out, The Veterinary Business Journal headed up to SPVS’ “Your First Job” graduate seminar in Lancaster. FACTFILE NAME: Zara Chowdhury AGE: 22 COLLEGE: RVC FIRST SALARY EXPECTATION: £25,000 a…
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5 things NOT to do in an interview
Image ©iStockphoto.com/PashaIgnatov The interview is your opportunity to show an employer you’re the right person for the job you applied for, so you need to make a good impression. With that in mind, here are five mistakes you should definitely try to avoid making during that first meeting. 1. Over prepare or under prepare…
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Creative approaches to bagging that perfect job
Image ©iStockphoto.com/hjalmeida Though unemployment figures are falling, any jobseekers out there will know that bagging that perfect position can still be tough and competition for the best jobs remains fierce. In recent years, many potential employees have turned to weird and wonderful methods to help them get noticed – some of which have proved…
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Jobseekers: be prepared for the tough questions
Image ©iStockphoto.com/VCTStyle Landing the perfect job is harder than ever in the current climate, and while getting through to the interview stage is a great sign, it’s still not time to relax. We all know that interview jitters can make it difficult to come up with great responses on the spot, so make sure…
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How to ace that job interview
Image ©iStockphoto.com/LuminaStock There are many areas of an interview situation which can lead to candidate nervousness. Prominent amongst them is the knowledge that you are likely to be asked questions by the person (or group) conducting the interview. These can be seen as a Paxmanesque interrogation where everything said is doubted and each view…
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Five tips for your job search
Image ©iStockphoto.com/scyther5 Searching for a new job can seem like a daunting task, but there are some smart ways you can improve your hunt and bag that dream career move. Here are five top tips to help turn your job hunt into a smashing success: Keep your ear to the ground Not all employers…
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Interview nerves? How to calm yourself before an interview
Image ©iStockphoto.com/PeskyMonkey Of course you’ll be nervous – it’s an interview! Accepting that you will be nervous allows you to work on some strategies to help before and during the interview. The Pen is Mightier… I find that many people are helped by the act of writing. I suspect that it’s the act of…
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Dress for success: tips for job interviews
Image ©iStockphoto.com/YanLev We are all familiar with the adage “Don’t judge a book by its cover”. It is true that appearance is ultimately superfluous, but there is no escaping the fact that it has an effect, especially initially. In a job interview situation, the way you present yourself is an important factor in the…
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CV review time: is your CV too vague?
Image ©iStock.com/peepo By Claire B. If you have a vague, non-specific CV then it might be time for a quick CV review, as these are fast becoming the bane of employers and recruiters’ working lives. Normally these CVs can be spotted a mile off; all the right skills and achievements are included but none…