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Are you trying to decide on your next career move? Is your CV in need of some serious TLC? Have you landed an interview and now fretting about what to say? Don't panic, Monster.co.uk is here...

Episodes

20 of 30 episodes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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