by Dawn Moss | 23rd July 2020 | Interview Tips | 0 Comments

How to prepare for a first job interview. It’s both an exciting and nervous time.

by Dawn Moss | 5th June 2020 | Interview Tips | 0 Comments

by Dawn Moss | 3rd April 2020 | Interview Tips | 0 Comments

With our current social distancing measures set to be with us for some time, we expect video interviews to be the main method. Whether it’s Skype, Zoom, FaceTime, WhatsApp or MS Teams, this blog will help you think about how to prepare and handle this type of interview.

by Dawn Moss | 31st October 2019 | Interview Tips | 0 Comments

Job interviews can be tough. It’s important to research, prepare and practice your answers. Recruiters and hiring managers will know and appreciate you taking the time to prepare. Here are some great tips from Chris Stappard from Edward Reed Recruitment.

by Dawn Moss | 6th July 2019 | Interview Tips | 0 Comments

When you are actively seeking a new job, you need to keep in mind the purpose of the interview. In its simplest terms, they are looking for the right skills, experience and knowledge for that job.

by Dawn Moss | 4th February 2019 | Interview Tips | 0 Comments

These days it’s unlikely you’ll receive comprehensive feedback after the interview. It’s just not practical for most businesses to offer this to every candidate. So, there are a few things you can consider doing after the interview.

by Dawn Moss | 12th January 2019 | Career Coaching, Cover Letter & CV Tips, Interview Tips | 0 Comments

What are the benefits of hiring an interview coach? 1. Identify your requirements. 2. Tailor a bespoke coaching session. 3. An opportunity to practice your interview skills. 4. Specific and objective feedback on your performance.

by Dawn Moss | 22nd October 2018 | Career Coaching, Interview Tips, Recruitment & Selection | 2 Comments

Have you ever been rejected because you are too senior or overqualified? It’s not necessarily discrimination. There could be a number of genuine business reasons that this could be an issue.

by Dawn Moss | 20th September 2018 | Career Coaching, Interview Tips | 0 Comments

CIPD predict in approximately 10 years half the workforce will be contractors. Have you considered going self-employed? Would you like to join the Gig Economy?

by Dawn Moss | 6th August 2018 | Career Coaching, Interview Tips | 0 Comments

As a career consultant for military service leavers, I get asked: “Should I share my tours of duty?”

by Dawn Moss | 17th June 2020 | LinkedIn & Social Media | 0 Comments

According to LinkedIn, profiles with photos are 14 times more likely to be viewed than those without a profile picture. And, for this reason, your photo settings need to be “Visible to Public”  It’s also a good idea to follow some of the guidance on profile photos.

by Dawn Moss | 29th April 2020 | LinkedIn & Social Media | 0 Comments

How to improve your LinkedIn profile in under 5 minutes. LinkedIn is the most powerful tool you have during the lockdown and beyond. LinkedIn should be your ‘go-to’ platform to connect, engage, and network.

by Dawn Moss | 13th September 2019 | Career Coaching, LinkedIn & Social Media | 0 Comments

How to network on LinkedIn. It’s simply not enough to set up a great profile and then let LinkedIn work on auto-pilot. You need to show up and engage with the people you are trying to attract. So, whether you are looking for a job or clients, you’ll need to network.

by Dawn Moss | 12th November 2018 | Career Coaching, LinkedIn & Social Media | 0 Comments

Will having no online presence affect your job search? Technology has dramatically and significantly advanced and had a huge impact on the world of work. Ignore the opportunities and you will most definitely miss out and get left behind faster than you can run!

by Dawn Moss | 25th May 2017 | Career Coaching, Interview Tips, LinkedIn & Social Media | 0 Comments

Using social media as part of your job search is essential today. Recruiters are looking for you and if you don’t maximise your accounts you’ll be sure to miss out on opportunities.

by Dawn Moss | 4th February 2017 | Career Coaching, Interview Tips, LinkedIn & Social Media | 0 Comments

It’s essential in today’s competitive jobs market to use multiple job searching methods and get found on LinkedIn.

by Dawn Moss | 17th May 2019 | How to become | 0 Comments

Are you considering a career with the RAF? We interviewed Gavin Crawley a former Intelligence Analyst and asked about his experience. Here’s a really valuable insight.

by Dawn Moss | 4th May 2019 | How to become | 0 Comments

Are you considering joining the police? Do you have the necessary skills and behaviours to take on the challenges of a police officer? Read this blog from someone who has been there and done it.

by Dawn Moss | 1st April 2019 | How to become | 0 Comments

Would you like to know how to become a bookkeeper? We’ll share what essential behavioural competencies you’ll need to be a good bookkeeper. And share resources to help you get to be a good bookkeeper.

by Dawn Moss | 29th June 2020 | Career Coaching | 0 Comments

Why is it important to take time out for self-reflection? How do you know you are on track? How do you measure and monitor success? If you are always looking forward how will you learn or improve or develop?

by Dawn Moss | 9th June 2020 | Career Coaching | 0 Comments

Don’t quit when you’re angry! Understanding the triggers and giving yourself some space and time will be highly beneficial.

by Dawn Moss | 5th May 2020 | Career Coaching, Job searching & Routes to market | 0 Comments

During and after lockdown, networking to secure employment is essential to your success. Networking will uncover those hidden jobs and opportunities. Take advantage of networking on LinkedIn while we continue to practice social distancing.

by Dawn Moss | 30th April 2020 | Career Coaching | 0 Comments

The concept of the Career Anchors was introduced by Edgar Schein. A Career Anchor is something that develops over time and evolves into a self-concept, shaping an individual’s personal identity or self-image
and includes:

* Talents, skills, and abilities: the things that we believe we are good at, and not so good at.
* Motives and needs: what is important to us and take the form of goals, e.g. money, status, challenge, autonomy.
* Attitudes and values: the kind of organization that we feel comfortable with, one that matches our own values and beliefs.

by Dawn Moss | 27th November 2019 | Career Coaching | 0 Comments

Christmas is the perfect chance to wow your co-workers and wear something special. But how do you know if you’re getting the right balance between professional and festive? In this article, Steve Cochrane from luxury fashion retailer Psyche offers his tips for looking your best at your work Christmas party.

by Dawn Moss | 13th September 2019 | Career Coaching, LinkedIn & Social Media | 0 Comments

How to network on LinkedIn. It’s simply not enough to set up a great profile and then let LinkedIn work on auto-pilot. You need to show up and engage with the people you are trying to attract. So, whether you are looking for a job or clients, you’ll need to network.

by Dawn Moss | 12th August 2019 | Career Coaching | 0 Comments

What’s the purpose of conducting a SWOT analysis? If done correctly the SWOT analysis tool is an incredibly powerful tool. It can help you identify a new career direction or it can help you create a personal development plan.

by Dawn Moss | 4th March 2019 | Career Coaching | 0 Comments

Joanie is a part-time employee with a mission to end the Sunday Night Blues and start a new way of working. She uses what she’s learned from her experience to help employees have happiness, fulfillment, and high-performance in their jobs, with a revolutionary approach to goal achievement. Learn more at: useyourjob.com/about

Her books, Use Your Job: A 90-Day Challenge, and As Its People: A 90-Day Challenge, are available in paperback or Kindle at: www.amazon.com/author/joanelmore

by Dawn Moss | 25th February 2019 | Career Coaching | 0 Comments

Are you looking after yourself? When you’re career orientated and ambitious it’s easy for everything else to take second place. If you don’t priortise your health and well-being it’s easier to get stressed and tired.

by Dawn Moss | 12th January 2019 | Career Coaching, Cover Letter & CV Tips, Interview Tips | 0 Comments

What are the benefits of hiring an interview coach? 1. Identify your requirements. 2. Tailor a bespoke coaching session. 3. An opportunity to practice your interview skills. 4. Specific and objective feedback on your performance.

by Dawn Moss | 6th June 2020 | Recruitment & Selection | 0 Comments

If you ask these questions to the “polished” or “prepared” candidates they’ll get out the PowerPoint Presentation, the laser pointer, and talk you through the ready-made textbook answer! Here’s one I made up earlier!
Wouldn’t you rather get to know the real person? The real person that you will be working with you Monday to Friday 9 to 5!

by Dawn Moss | 5th June 2020 | Recruitment & Selection | 0 Comments

What are the biggest mistakes during the hiring process? Knowing what could go wrong will help you to avoid the biggest mistakes!

by Dawn Moss | 28th December 2019 | Recruitment & Selection | 0 Comments

10 Simple and Practical ways to reduce the costs of hiring.

by Dawn Moss | 22nd October 2018 | Career Coaching, Interview Tips, Recruitment & Selection | 2 Comments

Have you ever been rejected because you are too senior or overqualified? It’s not necessarily discrimination. There could be a number of genuine business reasons that this could be an issue.

by Dawn Moss | 27th July 2017 | Career Coaching, Recruitment & Selection | 0 Comments

What are you saying to your unsuccessful candidates? Every candidate post-interview deserves some feedback to understand how a decision was made about their fit.