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Career Development

Job Interview Tips

interviewer greets candidateIf you’re after a new job, you’ll probably have to go through a job interview. Your body language, voice, dress, and general deportment communicate volumes about who you are. The interviewer will respond as much to how you say it as to what you say.
Follow the interview advice of the world’s leading career activist here


Understanding the Principal Types of CV

Type Use
CHRONOLOGICAL
List your employment history in reverse chronological order
Most effective when you are applying for jobs in the same line of work and your CV demonstrates a clear record of progression
FUCTIONAL
Highlights your principal skills and strengths rather than career history.
Most useful for first time job hunters and those seeking a change of career direction
ONE PAGE SUMMARY
Summarizes your career and displays your track record
Most effective for senior managers or those looking for freelance or temporary work. May be specifically requested by headhunters or employers.

Clarifying your Career Journey

Just as you would not set off on a journey without a destination and a general route in mind, so you need to plan in a similar way to make a success of your career. By being clear about how to achieve your goals, you maximise your chances of success. If you are at all career minded, then you may already be managing your career to some extent. However, there is always scope to raise your career consciousness through analysis and deliberation.
For more advice on how you can achieve more in your life and career, consult Managing Your Career

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