Handling tricky interview questions – why do you want to leave?
The job interview is going well and you and your interviewer are getting on famously. Until she casually chucks in the killer question about why you want to leave your…
Positive employer branding is key to recruitment success
Making a good first impression is absolutely vital for companies if they want to attract and retain top talent. Staff generally want to work for companies who have good benefits,…
What Not To Say At Interview
Interviews are easy, right? In theory all you have to do is dress appropriately, arrive on time, and say all the right things. But add in a list of tricky…
Writing your CV
The 5 rules to writing a good CV Understand the employers requirements and tailor the CV to meet those requirements. Your CV should: Be easy to read Easy to read…
Time to change to a new career?
A career change can be prompted by a variety of triggers, from a need for new personal challenges, to shifts in the industry. The advertising, marketing, digital and design sectors…
Interview techniques
The 8 steps to a good interview Good preparation brings dividends – find out as much as you can about your prospective employer, its outputs, branches, turnover, customers, etc. The…
How to sell yourself
Believing in yourself is the key to successful selling in any situation. Reflect on your skills and experience and why they make you valuable to an employer. You are every…
Top Tips For Going Freelance
Taking the plunge into self-employment can be daunting, so we’ve put together a few simple pointers to consider. Know your worth You may feel insecure as a newbie freelancer, but make…
How to resign gracefully
People leave jobs for all sorts of reasons, and if you’re unhappy it’s tempting to make a grand exit, belting out that classic country and western hit ‘Take this job…
Holiday hangover or time for a new job?
According to industry research nearly 80% of people return from holiday determined to look for a new job. Here at Concept Personnel we see a surge in candidates coming in…