What Is Your Plan?
When does a ‘Career Plan’ become important to you ? With all the political arguments around Brexit now (hopefully) behind us, already it’s proving to be an interesting year, finally enabling the Country to focus on what the future holds. But what about you, how do you feel about your future, do you have a […]
Read MoreBlayze Unguem: Recruiter or Career Coach?
Many Candidates find themselves hitting a brick wall when it comes to finding suitable career options, and often the whole process can be nothing more than frustrating. Every job seeker is in search of an advantage when it comes to putting themselves on the job market and career progression, yet many fail to consider the […]
Read MoreInterviews – First Impressions DO Count!
As the saying goes, ‘you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover’, but as we all know, not everybody abides by this motto. First impressions are very important and frequently leave a lasting imprint and that’s no secret, especially in the world of business. Often a Hiring Manager forms an opinion on a Candidate in […]
Read MoreKick-Start Your Job Search This January
Do you have your career exactly where you want it? If the answer is no, then the start of 2016 marks the perfect time to make a change. Securing a new career opportunity may take time and for many, the process often seems daunting, so it is important that you strive to be proactive, organised and […]
Read MoreThe Importance of Developing Your Interpersonal Skills
It doesn’t matter what stage of life or career you are at, you should always continue to develop your interpersonal skills and qualities. Whether you are the Director of a multi-million pound Company or a recent Graduate in an entry level role, it is vital that you never stop learning and improving. Even if you don’t work in […]
Read MoreThe Blayze Unguem Guide to Interview Success – ‘In the Interview’ (Part 5 of 7)
So the CV got you in the door, but that’s just the start of it. The face to face interview is where you ‘clinch the deal’. Interviewing well can sometimes be more important than actual relevant career experience. Often, the person who interviews best is offered the role over the person with the more relevant […]
Read More9/10 HR Managers Use Online Search Engines and Social Media to Examine Candidates
There is increasingly high competition within the job market, so it is vital that Candidates present themselves in the best light, both in person and online. Many employers confess to using search engines and viewing social media profiles before making a hire, and due to this, it is vital that jobseekers remember that everything they […]
Read MoreThe Importance of Making Time for Career Planning
The economy and marketplace can often be unpredictable, and many good employees/workers find themselves having to deal with an unexpected bump in their career and no plan to fall back on. There are many hiccups that can take place within an individual’s career, whether this exists as a bad day in the office, a missed […]
Read MoreThe Blayze Unguem Guide to Interview Success – ‘On the Day’ (Part 4 of 7)
Prior to an interview the majority of Candidates focus on preparing for the tough questions that are coming their way, and therefore they spend a lot of this preparation time practicing the answers that they are going to respond with. Before the Candidate can even get to impress the interviewer with their responses, the individual […]
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