Category: Jobs

When it comes to applying for jobs, it is often a numbers game, the more you apply for the more chance you have of getting invited to an interview.

If you are not really bothered about what you do, you just need a job quickly then you can apply for a range of positions but remember to tweak your cover letter and possibly CV each time you send it out to highlight the points that are relevant to the position you are applying for.

If you have a job in mind that you would like to go for then search the internet and local papers to find positions that suit what you are looking for.

If the job advert asks for skills or experience that you do not have then you may still wish to apply. Remember if you do decide to do this then you may need to explain why you feel you are suitable for the position even though you do not have everything they have asked for. It is always worth mentioning that you are happy to undergo training to get to the level that they want you to be at and possibly to consider a pay drop should they offer you the position.

The decision to become self-employed may be one that fills you with an equal mix of fear and excitement. There are so many unknowns: Will there be enough work? Will I be paid on time? What will I do if I’m away on holiday? The benefits of being your own boss for many people outweigh the disadvantages especially within the construction industry where often different trades are working in conjunction.

The first consideration when setting up your business is where to source the supplies needed. Trade accounts can be set up which will enable you to buy materials and tools you need and pay for them on a monthly basis. This will help to stabilise cash flow a common problem with self-employment.

A further recommendation would be to set up a payment schedule if possible. This means that an amount of money is paid initially to cover material costs then an agreed amount is paid as different stages of the construction. A final sum is paid on completion.

Prompt payment of invoices can be encouraged by an incentive such as a reduction in the total cost or a penalty for late payment.

With a few safeguards put in place, self-employment can be both rewarding and enjoyable.

Having an interview for a job can be daunting. You may have not been to one before or maybe you have been to a few but still get butterflies in your stomach every time. Going to an interview can be even more nerve wrecking if you really want the job as you may fear that something you may say will scupper your chances.

When preparing for an interview practice can make perfect. Obviously you will not know the exact questions that you are going to be asked in the interview but there are a number of common questions that you can pre plan for. Questions such as “why do you want the job” and “why do you think you would be good in this role” are often asked by potential employers.

Go through your CV and highlight any areas you wish to highlight or areas you think they may question you on so you are ready.

Teaching is not an easy job and over the past few years, more and more tests and processes have been introduced meaning that the job is probably even more stressful now than it has ever been.

With this in mind, it is important for a teacher to learn year upon year to allow them to save time and also manage the classroom in the best way possible to allow them to achieve the level of education they need to deliver and to get the students to the standard they need to be at.

Every year, you should take some time to review your own performance. Throughout the year make a note of any situations that arise and how you dealt with them. If it was successful then you can use it again, if it wasn’t then you can think about how you would do things different if the same situation happened again.