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Category Archives: job hunting
In which there are seven weeks to go …
Seven is a number imbued with special significance. The Seven Samurai, The Magnificent Seven, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, the Seven Sisters are just a few of my favourite sevens. Oh … there’s rugby sevens too. But the seven I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in interviews, Job applications, job hunting, Redundancy
Tagged HR, job search, redundancy, search for work
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In which I take some inspiration from The Ashes …
The Saturday papers are full of good news from Downunder. The joy of waking each morning to hear of more overnight success has been a real fillip in these dog days of winter. And for any cricket fan who has … Continue reading
Posted in 2011, excellence, job hunting, success, The Ashes
Tagged CVs, job search, redundancy, rejection, success
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In which I check my alert status …
You would think that technology would make looking for jobs easier. I’m sure that it does when used properly. When I started job hunting in earnest I set up a brand new gmail address and registered with every agency I … Continue reading
In which I revisit my little list …
This time of year always prompts some self-reflection. Pausing in the hallway between the old year behind us and the new one in front to do a quick self-check in any available mirror before moving on and out. So I’ve … Continue reading
In which I get feedback and practise some self-denial …
Advent may seem like a strange season in which to start practicing self-denial. But, as part of my new cunning plan, I have introduced some greater discipline over my job-hunting. And it feels great … er, and terrifying. Everyone I … Continue reading
In which I renew my plans with string …
When I knew for sure that I would be made redundant I set myself some milestones along the way to the exit. Ranging from the strategic to the mundane – you can guess the sort of thing. Sort out what … Continue reading
In which I saddle up again …
After falling off my equilibrium a week or so ago I have been nerving myself to get back on the application horse. I’ve been tempted back into the saddle by another job with a virtually identical person specification to the … Continue reading
In which a new week of ‘Operation Alternative Source of Income Seeking’ begins
Perhaps I’ve hung out with folks from the Blue Light and military services for too long but I routinely feel the need to ‘operationalise’ almost any task. There’s been Operation Heinz – shopping; Operation Total – fuelling the car; and, … Continue reading
In which I perform a Saturday stocktake …
Early mornings at the weekend are an ideal time for some quiet reflection particularly during this cold spell. The rest of the RPS family is piled under duvets as thick as the snow on the TV. Another week has gone … Continue reading
In which I fulminate about carpet-bagging …
*** UPDATE *** Things have got very strange with this story. Ms Harrison has visited the comments thread and left a comment. Patrick Butler has responded. Here’s his reply – For the record, as writer of the blog, I’d like … Continue reading
Posted in carpet bagging, job hunting
Tagged advice, career development, job search, Recruitment consultants, redundancy, spending cuts
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