Jobseeking

How can I build a portfolio of my work?

As your career progresses you're bound to build up a list of achievements that you will want to show off when job hunting. Starting out you’ll have less work to show and the portfolio can be pieced together using any designs and creative you’ll have from previous places, such as art and design school.

Also include any projects you have undertaken – paid or unpaid – in between studying which show your talents. At this stage you need to show potential and you will not be expected to have paid, finished projects to show.

Who are the right people to network with?

Networking is seen as a necessity in the modern world of job seeking, but networking with anyone and everyone can be counter-productive. So how do you determine the right people to network with and what do you do with those bad contacts?

Networking is a smart and natural way to move forward in life. You'll make friends and acquaintances and have the chance to receive as well as give as you progress your career.

How do I build and maintain a contact database?

A contact database can help you manage your job search effectively.

How To Use Body Language When Networking – Video Advice

A part of networking is making sure you look like you're comfortable and approachable. Here are some tips to help you out.

When is it right to ask a networking contact for help?

We all have a network of people who stand ready to help us, We may not be in touch with most of them. We may not even realise how many folks are out there ready to lend a hand. But they are there.

Career Fairs - Video Advice

If you're thinking of visiting a career fair, take a look at this video to find out how to make the most of your experience and give yourself a great chance to secure a job.

Networking Tips - Video Advice

Getting a great career isn't always about what you can do, it's often about who you know. This video shows you how to approach networking and how to get the most out of it.

What is networking and how do I do it?

Essentially, networking is getting to know people who can help you develop your career prospects. You don't need to be a big shot or the most outgoing person in the world to network effectively.

Take it a step at a time. Begin with people you know, at work and in your social life. Keep your ears open and listen for information that could work to your advantage.

Five Steps for Online Networking Success

Not networking online yet? Millions of potential contacts are only a couple of clicks away – and you can even network from the comfort of your own home.

How can I keep busy while I'm unemployed?

Although there is some solace in the fact that frequent corporate downsizing, international relocation and reorganisation are the norm in today's world, regardless of whether you have been unemployed for one month or one year you may begin to feel like damaged goods.

And, clouding every interview that you attend is the dreaded question about why you have been unemployed for so long. But relax. The tips below will show you how you can, with the right approach, minimise prospective employer doubts and maximise your chances of getting re-hired.

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