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Waiting around for people to call you is one of the most frustrating parts of job searching. You might be waiting for a call from the recruiter who’s sent your resume to a client, for the call back from the contact who’s discussing your details with their colleagues, or from the potential employer who’s trying to find a budget to take you on as a contractor. Waiting for a call... Read more

It's summer (theoretically) and if you're out of the market and haven't found a job yet, you may feel inclined not bother finding one until the autumn comes. Here, therefore, are 5 great ways NOT to get a job (but whichat least make it look like you’re trying): 1. Live in the past To ensure you don’t find a job, just stay focused on the past. Keep talking about all the things... Read more

You may be desperate, but it will do your job search no favours if that desperation becomes apparent. How, therefore, can you disguise the fact that you’d be willing to jump at a job in a fifth tier institution simply to get back into the market? 1. Stop over-compensating for your insecurities If you’ve been made redundant, don’t chip in during an interview with, “Oh, our whole team were laid off, it... Read more