Career Advice
Expert guidance to help you land your dream job and advance your career
Essential Career Tips
CV Writing Tips
Create a standout CV that gets you interviews
- ✓Keep it concise - 2 pages maximum
- ✓Use action verbs (managed, developed, achieved)
- ✓Quantify achievements with numbers
- ✓Tailor it to each job application
- ✓Include relevant keywords from job description
- ✓Proofread carefully - no typos!
Interview Preparation
Ace your interviews with confidence
- ✓Research the company thoroughly
- ✓Prepare STAR method examples
- ✓Practice common interview questions
- ✓Prepare questions to ask the interviewer
- ✓Dress professionally
- ✓Arrive 10 minutes early
Job Search Strategy
Find opportunities faster and smarter
- ✓Use multiple job boards and platforms
- ✓Network on LinkedIn actively
- ✓Set up job alerts for your criteria
- ✓Apply within 48 hours of posting
- ✓Follow up after applications
- ✓Track all applications in a spreadsheet
Salary Negotiation
Get the compensation you deserve
- ✓Research market rates for your role
- ✓Know your minimum acceptable salary
- ✓Let them make the first offer
- ✓Negotiate total package, not just salary
- ✓Be confident but realistic
- ✓Get everything in writing
Common Interview Questions
Q: Tell me about yourself
A: Focus on your professional journey, key achievements, and why you're interested in this role. Keep it to 2-3 minutes and end with why you're excited about this opportunity.
Q: What are your strengths?
A: Choose 2-3 strengths relevant to the job. Provide specific examples of how you've demonstrated these strengths in previous roles.
Q: What are your weaknesses?
A: Choose a real weakness but show how you're working to improve it. Avoid clichés like "I'm a perfectionist."
Q: Why do you want this job?
A: Show you've researched the company and role. Connect your skills and goals to what the position offers. Be genuine and specific.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
A: Show ambition but be realistic. Align your goals with potential growth in the company. Avoid saying you want their boss's job!
Free Career Resources
Master the STAR Method
The best way to answer behavioral interview questions
Situation
Set the context and background of your example
Task
Explain the challenge or responsibility you faced
Action
Describe the specific steps you took to address it
Result
Share the outcome and what you learned
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