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10 habits of highly successful employees
Do you ever wonder how you could become more successful in your career? It’s not as difficult as you think…Those considered successful have been practicing routine and efficient work for some time. If you’re wondering exactly what it is that successful...
How to answer “What is your greatest strength?”
“What is your greatest strength?” is a common interview question, often paired with by ‘What is your greatest weakness?’ You might think that talking about your strengths would be easier than discussing your weaknesses, but you should prepare to answer...
How to answer: “Where do you see yourself in five years?”
‘Where do you see yourself in five years?’ is one of the most common, yet frustrating questions you can expect to be asked in a job interview. Rarely will someone be able to predict exactly where they’ll be in five years time. But don't worry – your interviewer isn’t...
Day in the life: Sales director at Create Designs
Sam Collister is the Sales Director at Create Designs. Below, he gives us an insight to a typical day in his shoes: How did you get into this career? I originally began my post-university career working for a recruitment agency, specialising in...
Sales salary data 2018-19
Want to know how much you could make working in the sales industry? Or what the average salary ranges for different jobs are? There are a wide range of jobs in sales, and pay varies significantly based on job title. Below, we have presented a full salary report from...
10 tips for a top cover letter
A cover letter accompanies your CV when you apply for a job.The letter is designed to act as a short introduction to you and your expertise. It should be your pitch to encourage an employer to consider your CV.A cover letter should be professional and...
How to answer: “Why are you leaving your current job?”
In any interview, your interviewer is going to want to know why you want the role. This usually involves finding out why you are leaving your current job. This is a relevant question if you are currently employed or if you left your previous role some time...
How to answer “What can you bring to this role?”
One of the questions you should always be prepared to answer at an interview is: “What can you bring to this role?”You should have an idea of your unique skill set and how the role would benefit from your knowledge and expertise. “What can you bring to...
How to choose the right company to further your career
Do what you love, and you’ll never work another day in your life.This romanticised approach to life and work, condensed into a quote popularly attributed to Mark Twain, Confucius, and other eminent thinkers, is something that many people strive for...