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Succeeding at interviews

(+) Will hopefully help you get further in interviews (-) Very nerve-wracking for nervous people (*) (On Ciao since: 02/2001)

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Writing a CV

(+) Good selling point to get you to interview stage (-) If not effective, is more of a hindrance (*) (On Ciao since: 12/2000)

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Member Advice on Career Decisions

(+) Changing your life for the better (-) Can be scary; might involve a major financial investment, such as going back to school (*) (On Ciao since: 09/2001)

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Post University Experience

(+) Fun (-) Hard work (*) (On Ciao since: 02/2001)

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Member Advice on Student Jobs

(+) Earn you money - very useful now there are no grants. (-) Can harm your studies if not done sensibly. (*) (On Ciao since: 02/2001)

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Member Advice on Uni life in general

(+) One of the Best Times of your Life, An Adventure! (-) Can be Daunting & Scary! (*) (On Ciao since: 09/2000)

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Member Advice on Revision for Exams

(+) There is a lot of material available to help you (-) It has to be done and is boring (*) (On Ciao since: 02/2003)

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Writing application forms

(+) See op (-) See op (*) (On Ciao since: 03/2001)

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Member Advice on Learning a Language

(+) Makes great literature accessible, logical phonology, can now pronounce Scottish place names (-) Hard language to learn, limited usefulness as everyday language (*) (On Ciao since: 06/2001)

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Member advice on Self Employment

(+) Be your own boss, possibly work from home,take time off when needed (-) You need to dedicate a lot of time to the business.Tax can also be complicated (*) (On Ciao since: 09/2001)

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starting and running your own business

(+) worthwhile doing (-) Tiring and frustrating (*) (On Ciao since: 08/2005)

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Member Advice on Choosing a course

(+) Read and take heed: my account of Adult Education in IT! (-) Disadvantages - um, the loss of sanity experienced by this poor unsuspecting adult perhaps? (*) (On Ciao since: 08/2000)

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Writing a covering letter

(+) Good skill to learn (-) Time consuming (*) (On Ciao since: 02/2001)

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Member Advice on Financing your studies

(+) Things that you can do... (-) Requires a little effort and discipline (*) (On Ciao since: 07/2000)

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Member Advice on Choosing a university

(+) Can be extremely rewarding if you make the right choice (-) So much information to read and consider (*) (On Ciao since: 01/2001)

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Prepare Well or Be Damned…

Advantages: Will hopefully help you get further in interviews
Disadvantages: Very nerve-wracking for nervous people

Ok so my heading was a bit severe. But I hope it got your attention? I've been working in HR related roles for about 15 years which is most of my working life so I feel that I have some knowledge which will help others in their quest for THAT perfect j ...

anonymili 29.11.2005 · Read full review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful
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Surviving Interviews: A View From Across The Table

Advantages: Charatcter-building
Disadvantages: Can be nerve-wracking

INTRODUCTION In my last job, I went through the experience of recruiting a new staff member, and, having interviewed close to a dozen people, I thought it would be useful to share some of the lessons learned - mainly from an interviewers perspectiv ...

Hishyeness 15.04.2010 · Read full review
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Get Up, Stand Up

Advantages: you could get the job
Disadvantages: you might not get the job!

I am strange little hippychick. I happen to really rather enjoy interviews. This is probably because it gives me a chance to talk about myself for the best part of an hour! So I thought I would share my ideas about how to cope with interviews. The notes b ...

raeisthehippychick 11.12.2003 · Read full review
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The cabin crew interview

Advantages: You may get the job!
Disadvantages: You may not...

I consider myself a well-experienced cabin crew interviewee. Having sat three interviews and getting a job at the fourth interview I think I know a little about the process to help guide others! The cabin crew interview is like no other interview, part ...

Katieshaz 09.09.2006 · Read full review
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Giz A Job Mate

Advantages: See opinion
Disadvantages: See opinion

As somebody who hasn’t been in the workforce for over ten years, you’re probably wondering why on earth I think I’m qualified to write an opinion on this subject! Well, as part of my last job in the Local Education Authority, one of my t ...

Squiggles 17.03.2001 · Read full review
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