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Dealing With Recruitment Agencies After Having a Baby
A guide to finding a recruitment agency that suits your skills and the registration process...
Get The Most From Your New Job Probation Period
What a probation period at work means and why you should view it as an opportunity to demonstrate to the company why they should hire you permanently. Useful tips for…...
How to Deal With Group Interviews
How to deal with the common format of a group interview, including presentations, role play and what not to do...
How to Prepare for a Return to Work Interview
A professional and realistic guide to preparing both your body and mind for a return to work interview...
How to Write a Return to Work CV
A professional yet down to earth guide to writing a CV when you're ready to return to work....
Looking For a Job After Having a Baby
A guide to finding a job after taking maternity leave, with sections on getting prepared and where to look...
New Employment Agencies for Working Mums
A guide to the new breed of recruitment agencies and support networking sites that are suited to new mums and working mothers...
Part Time Work: Our Advice in Practical Parenting Magazine
When Practical Parenting magazine asked us for some advice on how mums can return to work part-time, we were delighted to help....
Presentations In Interviews
A guide to preparing for a presentation as part of an interview, with suggestions for finding out what is expected and how to ad a little extra personality to your…...
Questionnaire: Are You Ready to Return to Work?
A questionnaire to help you see if you really are ready to return to work....
Questionnaire: Does Your CV Show You in the Best Light?
Questions to ask yourself in order to make sure your CV is presenting you and your skills in the best manner....
Reassess Your CV if You've Had a Low Response
A guide to re-writing your CV to make sure that you're presenting yourself in the best way - especially if you've not had much luck with your current CV....
Returning to a Different Company After Maternity Leave
Options available to women at the end of their maternity leave if they do not wish to return to the same job, including flexible working and when to hand in your…...
Returning to Work in Later Life
Top tips for helping you return to work in later life, including updating your CV and understanding how to answer difficult interview questions...
The Modern Interview
Looking at the modern interview and how to minimise stress - be prepared, know what type of interview you are attending and practice your handshake...
What to Wear at An Interview & Tips For Positive Thinking
A guide to looking good and feeling good before an interview - what to wear, what not to wear and how to control your nerves...
Work From Home Jobs for Mums
An introduction to the endless opportunities available for mums to work from home...
Writing a CV After a Long Term Work Absence
Writing a convincing, positive CV can be difficult after a long term absence from work - this guide will help you make the most of your skills, experience and…...