Monster.co.uk Career Advice

Episodes

1. 30

   In the Workplace - Resigning From Your Job

   There are right and wrong ways of resigning from your job. Get it right, and you could enhance your career prospects.

   Sep 25, 2009
2. 29

   In the Workplace - Gaining A Promotion

   Getting a better job doesn’t always mean changing employer - there are often great opportunities with your existing employer.

   Sep 25, 2009
3. 28

   In the Workplace - Maintaining A Healthy Work-Life Balance

   We all have times when we're busy, but for a healthy work-life balance, that should be the exception rather than the norm.

   Sep 25, 2009
4. 27

   In the Workplace - Making Your Mark In A New Job

   After you've survived your first day, concentrate on building good relationships with your new colleagues.

   Sep 25, 2009
5. 26

   In the Workplace - Day One In Your New Job

   It took you a lot of effort to get there, so make the most of it and enjoy your new working environment.

   Sep 25, 2009
6. 25

   Salaries - Managing A Gap In Earnings

   Ideally the transition from one job to the next is quick and without a loss of income. The reality is often very different.

   Sep 25, 2009
7. 24

   Salaries - Boosting Your Income With Benefits

   A combination of bonuses and benefits is a much more effective way to create a motivated workforce than salary increases.

   Sep 25, 2009
8. 23

   Salaries - Negotiating A Better Salary

   It can be easier holding out for more money when you're being offered a job than trying to get a raise when you have one.

   Sep 25, 2009
9. 22

   Salaries - Working Out Your Market Value

   As you work out your real worth in the job you are in now or hope to move into, do everything you can to research the market.

   Sep 25, 2009
10. 21

    Job Interviews - Questions To Ask Your Interviewer

    Most interviewers will give you an opportunity to ask questions, so be prepared to make the most of it.

    Sep 25, 2009
11. 20

    Job Interviews - Popular Job Interview Questions

    Although there is no set format that every job interview will follow, there are some questions that will always crop up.

    Sep 25, 2009
12. 19

    Job Interviews - First Impressions At A Job Interview

    You shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but most of us do. It’s always good to start as you mean to go on in job interviews.

    Sep 25, 2009
13. 18

    Job Interviews - Calming Job Interview Nerves

    Most people dread job interviews, but by approaching them in the right way you can make sure you don't freeze on the big day.

    Sep 25, 2009
14. 17

    Job Interviews - Preparing For A Job Interview

    There are certain things that you should do to prepare so you are ready for everything you job interview has to throw at you.

    Sep 25, 2009
15. 16

    CVs - Creating A Cover Letter

    Whether posting or emailing your application, your cover letter is the first chance you get to impress a prospective employer.

    Sep 25, 2009
16. 15

    CVs - CVs For A Career Change

    Your current CV played an effective part in getting you the job you have now, but it might not work again in another industry.

    Sep 25, 2009
17. 14

    CVs - Tailoring Your CV

    Tailoring your CV to suit the requirements of each particular job can greatly increase your chances of securing an interview.

    Sep 25, 2009
18. 13

    CVs - CV Mistakes To Avoid

    It's easy to make mistakes on your CV and exceptionally difficult to repair the damage once an employer gets it.

    Sep 25, 2009
19. 12

    CVs - Phrases To Avoid On Your CV

    Here are the most common phrases used on CVs and some suggested alternatives so you can stand out from the crowd.

    Sep 25, 2009
20. 11

    CVs - Making Your CV More Effective

    You've got the basic elements of your skills and experience down, now you need to to ensure your CV has got the X-Factor.

    Sep 25, 2009
21. 10

    CVs - Defining Your USP

    It’s important that you make your application stand out so you have a better chance of being short listed for an interview.

    Sep 25, 2009
22. 9

    CVs - Creating A Personal Statement

    Your personal statement is your first opportunity your CV has to impress an employer and entice them to carry on reading.

    Sep 25, 2009
23. 8

    CVs - Basic Elements Of A CV

    Essentially, your CV is a sales brochure, pinpointing the interesting things that make you stand out from the crowd.

    Sep 25, 2009
24. 7

    Searching For Jobs - Staying Motivated During A Job Search

    Conducting a job search can put you through a wide variety of emotions until you get the result you're looking for.

    Sep 25, 2009
25. 6

    Searching For Jobs - Keeping Busy Whilst Unemployed

    Ways to make sure that time spent whilst unemployed is beneficial, not detrimental, to your future career.

    Sep 25, 2009
26. 5

    Searching For Jobs - Preserving Your Online Reputation

    As great as the Internet is, there's an underlying issue of privacy which could have a negative impact on your job search.

    Sep 25, 2009
27. 4

    Searching For Jobs - Keeping Your Job Search A Secret

    With awkward phone calls and interviews at difficult times, it can be difficult hide your job search from your current employer.

    Sep 25, 2009
28. 3

    Searching For Jobs - Finding Hidden Vacancies

    A common misconception about looking for a new job is that all vacancies will be either advertised or easily visible.

    Sep 25, 2009
29. 2

    Searching For Jobs - Changing your Career

    Although many people complain about their work or see it as a necessary evil, it doesn’t need to be that way.

    Sep 25, 2009
30. 1

    Searching For Jobs - Finding The Right Career

    If you’re not sure what you want to be or what you want to do, we show you how to assess your options.

    Sep 25, 2009