When going through the job selection process, one of the most common stages that employers use to filter out candidates is the telephone interview stage.This normally takes place before a physical interview, and precedes the assessment centre. Many candidates fail this stage, because they are unprepared or do not take it seriously. They underestimate the […]
The 11 plus test is designed to assess whether year 6 pupils are suitable to progress to Grammar School. The test assesses candidates’ skills in relation to English, Maths, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning. In this blog, we’ll focus on the 11 plus Non-Verbal Reasoning. What is Non-Verbal Reasoning? 11 plus Non Verbal Reasoning Tests consist […]
Prison Officers play a fundamental part in maintaining the safety and well-being of offenders. They are responsible for supervising inmates, keeping order and discipline and dealing with individuals who are often violent or abusive. As you might have guessed, this is an extremely difficult role. There are a number of qualities that you will need […]
Writing a CV is no easy task, and there are a great many pitfalls which you will need to avoid. One of the most important elements of writing a CV is the introduction. This is known as the ‘personal statement’. Your personal statement should introduce yourself and your skills to the reader. When applying for […]
Job interviews are a nerve wracking process. On the verge of achieving your dream career, it can often be difficult to remain calm and composed. Interview preparation is key. The better you prepare for your interview, the more chance you have of securing your job. Unfortunately, there are a large number of people who […]
The Royal Navy work to protect the UK and its overseas territories, and provide support and staff to aid humanitarian operations across the world. As a member of the Royal Navy, you would be part of the second largest naval based unit in the world, and an integral cog in safeguarding the interests of the […]
When looking over a candidate’s CV, it is estimated that an employer will study the resume for 11 seconds in total. If by the end of this period they cannot find the information that they are looking for, they will simply discard the application and move onto the next one. Bad resumes are the number […]
UCAS OFFERS 2015 DEADLINE The 25th June 2015 is an important day for UCAS. It marks the deadline for students to accept UCAS offers. For parents and students, this can be an extremely stressful process. In this blog, we’ll show you how to respond to your UCAS offers on deadline day. UCAS offers explained If you have […]
Prison Officers in 2015 are responsible for supervising offenders in prisons and young offenders’ institutions. The daily life of a prison officer is extremely difficult, as they will often have to react quickly and remain calm in high pressured and difficult situations. As a prison officer, you will frequently need to deal with angry inmates, […]
Bookkeeping is a rewarding and very popular profession. The demand for bookkeepers is constantly growing, with more and more businesses choosing to hire out professionals instead of sorting out their own finances. You might be wondering, what qualities do you need to become a bookkeeper, and how can you make a success of yourself in […]