Jobs can be like buses, you wait ages for one and then three come along at once. While it is a fantastic situation to be in, it is also essential that you make the right decision. So how do you decide which job to take? You must have been attracted to the role, company and Read more about How to decide which job to accept[…]

2019 marks Chiumento’s 25th birthday, having read the recent blogs by our Chairman, Sarah it got me thinking about how much has changed in that quarter of a century. How I’ve lived, and to a certain extent worked, through the technological revolution. I won’t reveal my age, as apparently a lady never does, but let’s Read more about The modern world of jobseeking…[…]

The world of work and how we approach our careers has changed dramatically, especially in the last few decades years.  For my parent’s generation, a job for life was still a thing and moving companies didn’t happen as regularly as it does today. I know when I entered the workforce nearly 20 years ago, I Read more about Is job hopping good or bad?[…]

It’s the same every year. There is a massive build up to Christmas , that seems to start at the end of August, the strange week of eating and drinking in between and the big bang celebration of New Year. Then the dreaded return to work… It’s dark, generally wet, cold and windy too. Finding Read more about What can you do to kick start your year?[…]

Losing a job can be a difficult experience and one that can knock your confidence. Confidence is one of the most important things when searching for a job so it’s important to do all you can to stay positive and keep your self-belief. Those that enter interviews with a positive attitude will project that to Read more about Maintaining your confidence during your job hunt[…]

Whether you last looked for a job 10 years or 10 months ago, things will have changed. Making sure you’re up-to-date with the current job market is essential for a successful job search. Having an idea of what skills are in demand, the salaries on offer and the industries that are hiring will help you Read more about Updating your job seeking knowledge[…]

Looking for a job takes time and energy. If you’ve been out of work for an extended period it is very easy to lose confidence and motivation.  The more resilient you are, the more productive and effective your job search will be. Here are some ways you can help to build up your resilience and Read more about How to stay resilient during your job search[…]

GUEST BLOG: Have you ever sent a follow up thank-you note after an interview?  Is it a nice gesture or a bit over the top?  Here our guest writer, Grace Carter discusses how to get the follow up note right. There are several ways you can make your post-interview thank-you note memorable. Make your note Read more about 6 ways to write a memorable post-interview thank-you note[…]