Create a Better Work – Life Balance
It can sometimes be really difficult to find that work-life balance. We work so hard throughout the day that when the evening arrives we are just too tired to do anything other than sleep. In a sense we are using up all of our energy throughout the day that we end up running on an empty […]
by: Sian
Prepare Yourself For Your Next Phone Interview
In the job application process it is becoming more common place that you will be asked to conduct a phone interview before being invited to a job interview in person. A phone interview is an excellent way to demonstrate your personality and the person behind the CV but also provides the recruiter with the opportunity […]
by: Sian
Improve Your Job Search In 5 Simple Steps
Submit Your CV Online Allow companies to get in touch with you personally by registering your CV online but be selective where you post your CV and consider if your current employer recruits directly they may find your CV on line . If you have a generic CV which you can submit to a number […]
by: Sian
Healthy Work Goals for 2017
At the beginning of a New Year it is important to look at what we can do to make changes for the year ahead. Statistics have shown that those that work in an office environment find it hard to keep fit and stay healthy. At Debbie Burbage Recruitment we think it is important to stay […]
by: Sian
Applying For Job Vacancies Over Christmas
If you are one of the lucky ones that gets a nice long break over Christmas, then why not use your time wisely and have a look for a new job for the New Year. The New Year is all about starting afresh and setting new goals and challenges for yourself, so why not start […]
by: Sian
Steps to Take After Accepting a Job Offer
So you have been through the nerve racking interview process and after what seems like an age of waiting for the phone to ring you receive the long-awaited job offer. After accepting the position you will be full of excitement at this new opportunity, jumping for joy and celebrating with friends and family. Most of […]
by: Sian
Tailor Your CV to Each Application
Tailor Your CV to Each Application Let’s face it, many of us fall into the common trap of putting together a generic Curriculum Vitae and then attaching that same CV to many job applications. Although you may well be applying for the same job role with the same job title, no two roles will ever […]
by: Sian
Attending Job Interviews will Boost your Confidence
Job searching can be one of the hardest tasks ever and can take weeks before you hear anything back regarding the applications you have made. In terms of needing a job we may sometimes apply to jobs that we may not particularly want in the hope that we are successful with the more preferable choice. After […]
by: Sian
10 Questions to Ask at a Job Interview
Most of us will prepare answers to the most common interview questions which are asked at most job interviews, but how about preparing for some questions to ask the interviewer? At all interviews, mainly towards the end of the interview the candidate will be asked if they have any questions they would like to ask. […]
by: Sian
Dressing Appropriately for Summer Job Interviews
We have been lucky enough to of had quite a hot and sunny summer so far and although we shouldn’t complain, there are times when the heat can become quite a nuisance especially when going for a job interview. As much as you would like to slip on a strapless dress or shorts and a tropical […]
by: Sian