Reframing your overseas experience

Posted June 22, 2021May 29, 2021 Jo HamptonLeave a commentPosted in CV, Interviews, Job search, Linkedin, Work

How to present your overseas experience to potential employers and recruiters and win the job you want.

Tips for CV and LinkedIn photos

Posted May 3, 2021May 3, 2021 Jo HamptonPosted in CV, Job search, Linkedin

Modern CVs do not require photographs – they provide potential for bias by the recruiter and detracts from the person’s skills. There are some exceptions to the rule though. Some recruiters for customer-facing roles want to assess your appearance in addition to your skills and experience, e.g. cabin crew on airlines, models and actors. If […]

Free LinkedIn Banners!

Posted January 16, 2021February 4, 2021 Jo HamptonPosted in Linkedin

LinkedIn is becoming more important in the New Zealand job market, with recruiters using it to search for desirable applicants for vacancies. Therefore it makes sense to present a professional image on your Linkedin banner which reflects your personal brand. You can create your own by uploading images and photos. Or use tools like Canva […]

Planning a career change

Posted October 11, 2020February 4, 2021 Jo HamptonPosted in Business Writing, Cover Letters, CV, Interviews, Job search, Linkedin, Work

Advice from a CV expert for those dreaming of a new direction with a career change. Select a job or career for which you have a genuine passion. The feeling of job satisfaction remains long after you have spent the money you earn in a lesser job. Look at the pattern in your jobs/careers to date. […]