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What Makes a Good CV
Simply put, a good CV crisply and concisely articulates your skills and experiences in a way that proves to a prospective employer that you could do the job they are looking to fill. However, doing this is not always an easy task. Read this article to find out how.

The inside track on recruitment companies
If you're thinking about looking for a new job, you really should understand how recruitment companies work, what makes them different from eachother and how you can make best use of them…to find out read on!

What job adverts really tell you
Recruiters wants someone who fits the job perfectly but most applicants want a new job because it will offer them a challenge or help them develop their skills. It's a wonder people get recruited at all! Increase your chances by learning to read between the lines of job adverts.

Show me the money! Negotiating the best salary package.
If you've performed well in interview and you are confident of getting that job offer, don't celebrate too soon as there is one more critical step to get through before you can celebrate your new job. Negotiating the best salary package for you. Read on to learn how to navigate the murky world of salary negotiations and be paid what you're worth.

Are you under-earning?
One of the reasons we work is for the financial reward. For some it's the amount we earn that gives satisfaction, for others it's the freedom the money gives to pursue personal hobbies or a particular lifestyle. But how do you know if you are under-earning and if you are, what can you do about it?

Is my job right for me?
Sometimes our previously OK job suddenly becomes tiresome and our good relationships with colleagues and customers can start to become a bit strained. Your job could be fine and you just need a break. Alternatively this could be a sign of deeper dissatisfaction with your current work. How can you work out which it is? Here's how.

Why are you unhappy in your job?
There tend to be six key unhappiness-causing reasons why people are unhappy in their jobs - read on to find out what they are and how many apply to you!

Your Personal Positioning Statement
I’d like to introduce you to a concept I call a Personal Positioning Statement (PPS). To find out what it is, how you can create one and how it will help you get your ideal job – read on and all will be revealed...

Your Career Strategy - A Decision Making Framework
Here is a framework on which you can think through your career strategy. To find out how you can decide where you might want your career to take you in terms of the skills you'll want to use and the industry sectors in which you'll work - read on...

How to be successful in a new job
In this article I offer you a way to ensure that you will be successful once you start a new job. To find out what the four key areas of focus for guaranteed success in a new job are - click on the title.

Detox your job!
If Detoxing is good enough for your body, then it's good enough to do the same thing with your job! This article gives you advice on how to make the changes that could really make you feel better about your job. Read on to find out how.

Make Your Current Job More Ideal
Many people I work with are stressed and frustrated in their existing job, and they naturally want to make it more satisfying and enjoyable. This artcle gives you some tips and techniques to start to make the changes needed to help make your job more ideal.

Networking - win friends and influence people
Networking, the sort of thing we all hate to do - but a vital ingredient of a successful job search campaign. Networking isn't what unpleasant, pushy sales people do to try to sell you things, it's something entirely different...read on to find out what I think networking is really all about.

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Salary Checker: Provides a guide to salary levels by seniority, sector and location.