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How to make the most out of your relationship with your recruiter
If you’re unsure of your next career move, a recruiter can help steer you in the right direction and even open you up to...
By Michael Page
5 min read
9 tips to get you noticed by executive search specialists
If you are searching for your next role in a senior-level position, here’s how to catch the attention of executive ...
By Michael Page
5 min read
15 ways to prepare and succeed at virtual job interviews
In light of COVID-19 and social distancing, video interviews will be the new norm for job seekers and candidates. Here's...
By Krystine Lumanta
6 min read
Resume template for job search
3 impactful resume templates for your 2021 job search
Whether you are looking for new job opportunities or not, keep your resume updated with new achievements and experience...
By Michael Page
4 min read
5 tips for dealing with early career setbacks
All the world’s most successful people have at least one or two epic failures in their past. However, they all found ...
By Michael Page
7 min read
Job hunting over 50 in Indonesia: it isn't over yet
Looking for a new job when you’re in your 50s, or older, can be a challenge, even if you have the necessary ...
By Michael Page
4 min read
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Tell me about yourself: how to answer the dreaded interview question
Not all job interview questions were created equal, and a self introduction is one of the most dreaded questions of all...
By Michael Page
5 min read
Who you gonna call? Why HR needs to start a round of ghost busting
Ghosting is harmful to your personal reputation...
By Greg Tadman
3 min read
Three effective questions to guide your first 90-day agenda
Upon starting a new role, ask these three questions to find success in your first 90 days...
By Luke Clark
3 min read
Relocating for a job: eight tips for making it work
Relocating to a new city or even country for a job? Here are some essential tips to ensure the move goes as smoothly as ...
By Michael Page
4 min read
How to answer competency based interview questions
Competency based interviews are becoming increasingly popular as a way to predict a candidate’s future performance. ...
By Michael Page
2 min read
What to include in a resume
A perfect resume is one in which the information is presented clearly, succinctly and easily searchable by recruiters, ...
By Michael Page
5 min read
7 killer questions to ask in a job interview
Separate yourself from other interview candidates and ask these questions to impress a prospective employer...
By Michael Page
5 min read
5 steps to be the perfect fit for your dream job
Every job has a set of selection criteria which employers use to assess applicants. Here’s how you can address the ...
By Michael Page
3 min read
Jobs in high growth sectors to apply for
Jobs in high growth sectors to apply for
Despite the uncertainty surrounding the general job market, certain sectors are set for exponential growth in 2017...
By Michael Page
2 min read
The 3 'P's of interview success
The 3 'P's of interview success
While there are an infinite number of questions you could be asked at an interview, 90 per cent of what you will be ...
By Michael Page
4 min read
Most common mistakes on a CV
Most common mistakes on a CV
Michael Page consultants Mareno Tene and Imeiniar Chandra talk to JakFM about the do's and don'ts of writing a CV...
By Michael Page
1 min read
6 great ways to market yourself to future employers
6 ways to market yourself to future employers
Having the right skills and experience isn’t always enough to secure you the job of your dreams. You must know how to ...
By Michael Page
3 min read
5 interview mistakes you should never make
5 interview mistakes you should never make
If you have ever left a job interview thinking, ‘I could have answered that question better’ then you should know that ...
By Paul Cooper
3 min read
5 reasons volunteering is great for your career
5 reasons why volunteering is great for your career
We look at the benefits of volunteering and how to present this experience on your CV to appeal to potential employers...
By Michael Page
3 min read
4 questions that will impress in a job interview
4 questions that will impress in a job interview
If you want to be a memorable candidate for a role, you will likely need to ask some 'wow'-inducing questions during the...
By Michael Page
2 min read
7 reasons why you didn’t get the job
7 reasons why you didn't get the job
Even if you’ve given a fantastic interview or have an exemplary CV, there may just be someone else who beat you to the ...
By Michael Page
4 min read
Maximising success at every stage of the interview process
Going through an interview may be a nerve-wracking experience, but here’s how you can come to the meeting prepared and ...
By Anthony Thompson
4 min read
How not to write a CV - blog image
How not to write a CV
When it comes to applying for jobs, you only have one chance to make an impression. Here's how to do it right...
By Michael Page
1 min read
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