How to get your CV noticed: Our top 5 ‘secrets’
Posted in: CV, Jobseeker Advice
As busy recruiters, there are certain things that we look out for in CV's we receive - here we share our top 5 CV secrets that can help yours stand out from the crowd.
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Our 5 secrets to securing a second interview – every time
Posted in: Interviews, PR and Communications
Are you falling at first stage interview and don’t seem to be getting it quite right when it comes to telling your story? As search specialists in the PR and communications sector, we know a thing or two about the art of interviewing which can help you secure the PR and communications role of your dreams. Read on to find out our secret sauce for interview success!
What to expect when working with The Works:
Posted in: Jobseeker Advice, The Works
We are here to provide an exceptional experience by supporting you fully through the recruitment process, ensuring that you find your ideal role. What we offer to our candidates (and clients) does not stop at simply placing people. Many of our candidates are recommended to us, and we take throughout their entire career.
Past employer interview questions and how to answer them
Posted in: Interviews, Jobseeker Advice
Interview traps can be hard to spot but we’d be amazed if even in the shortest of careers you hadn’t come across this ubiquitous interview hurdle: “Why do you want to leave your present employer?”
What I learned from 3 days with the Army Training Regiment
Posted in: PR and Communications, The Working World, Work Advice, Work-Life Balance
I have been part of a mastermind and training group for years. We meet up twice a year for a three-day ‘retreat’. In the past, we have basked in the Tenerife sun, walked across hot coals in leafy Kent, sung karaoke and hired out a casino for the night in the beautiful Scottish countryside. It’s always incredibly energising and we come away with fresh ideas and knowledge, ready to take on the world again!
Getting into PR: Our top tips
Posted in: Career Advice, Jobseeker Advice, PR and Communications
There’s always been a Catch 22 situation when it comes to getting your foot on the first rung of the career ladder: can’t get a job without experience, can’t get experience without a job. Public Relations is no exception to many professions but what makes the situation even harder, quite apart from the fact that future PR talent now faces an almost insurmountable hurdle of undergraduate debt, is competition. Public Relations is one of the top three career choices for today’s graduates.
How body language affects your interview technique
Posted in: Career Advice, Interviews, Jobseeker Advice
Studies show that 33% of bosses claim they know within 90 seconds whether or not they are going to hire someone. As a result it’s important to be aware of the subtle yet vital signals you give off and how they may affect the result of the interview. In poker terminology, these are known as “tells”...
Interview tips: How to sell yourself better
Posted in: Interviews, Jobseeker Advice
Read on to find out our top 10 tips on how to sell yourself better at interview
Sarah Leembruggen shares her toughest lesson yet and New Year’s Resolution
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The end of a year is a great time to reflect and analyse what has gone well and of course what has not gone according to plan. In my 13 years of running The Works Search, I think this year has been my toughest year – and I have also learnt some valuable lessons along the way.
PR Account Directors – Is it a mistake to move in-house now?
Posted in: Career Advice, Jobseeker Advice, Market Views, PR and Communications
Are you a PR Account Director thinking about an in-house move? Before you take the plunge – here’s a few things to take into consideration.
