Articles
Below is a by no means definitive selection of some of the articles that Paul MacKenzie-Cummins has been commissioned to write for a wide range of careers-specific media. Copyright is reserved on all articles.
Job search strategy
Has the recession forced you to abandon your job search?
10 things that will get you hired
Are you being realistic about your job search?
Two job offers: Which one do you choose?
Making speculative applications
Accessing the hidden job market
How to find out about different employers
The pro's and con's of job-hopping
CV's
Why your CV isn't getting results
What employers really want to see on your CV
What makes a good Human Resources CV?
What makes a good Engineering CV?
What makes a good Marketing CV?
What makes a good Education CV?
What makes a good Healthcare CV?
Interview preperation
5 tips to ace your next interview
Tough interview questions and how to handle them
Interview etiquette: Do you know what you should say and do?
Workplace issues
Not getting the recognition you deserve at work? Not any more
The worst things to say at work
Work habits to break: The 10 most annoying habits in the workplace
Being culturally aware in the workplace
The unwritten rules of the workplace
Career development
Best jobs for a fast promotion
Taking a step back to move forward
Career change: 5 people tell us their experiences
Big mistake (1): Is it too late to go back to your old job?
Big mistake (2): Is it too late to go back to your od job?
Redundancy
How to sue your former employer
Safeguarding your job against redundancy
Jobs that are growing despite the economy
How to spot if your employer is likely to wield the knife of redundancy
HR and Management articles
How the UK works compared to the rest of the world
Brand Aid: How to get your employer branding right in recruiment advertising
300 million reasons why you should recruit online
Flexicurity: How the EU plans to turn the UK workplace on its head
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