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Is cold calling an effective way of prospecting potential employers?
Cold calling isn't a favourite for many. It can be quite daunting for those who are new to cold calling to pick up the phone and speak to...

Matthew Coppola
Jun 13, 20191 min read
How lengthy should a cover letter be?
Generally speaking, it's best to keep a cover letter to around a page in length, unless otherwise specified on the job advertisement and...

Matthew Coppola
Jun 13, 20191 min read
Adapting to a new work environment
So, you’ve just started a new job. All you know is the employer, the person who interviewed you. As far as your concerned, this is new...

Matthew Coppola
Apr 24, 20191 min read
How many job references should I list on my CV/resume?
Generally speaking, up to 4 job references is good. If you have more references to list, the CV can become cluttered and increase in...

Matthew Coppola
Mar 28, 20191 min read
Does a CV/resume need colour?
The CVs we write here at Client Centric do not include colour. Rather, they are written in black and white format. This is the original...

Matthew Coppola
Mar 28, 20191 min read
Approaching my employer for a pay-rise - what can I do?
For many people, this isn’t always easy to do. Approaching an employer to ask for higher pay or review of your salary invokes uneasy...

Matthew Coppola
Mar 20, 20192 min read
Remaining calm in a job interview
So your in an interview and feeling quite nervous and uncertain. How can you remain calm in an interview setting in front of a...

Matthew Coppola
Mar 20, 20191 min read
Managing nerves during a job interview
Many of us have been there – at an interview and we feel so nervous. One of the reasons why we are nervous is because we are being put on...

Matthew Coppola
Mar 20, 20191 min read
Being confident in an interview. Why?
Employers want someone who is confident in their ability to do the job and is able to back this up with evidence of past performance. A...

Matthew Coppola
Mar 20, 20191 min read
How can conferences be more engaging for participants?
Have you ever been to a work conference and you found it draining and not engaging at all. So, how can conferences be more engaging for...

Matthew Coppola
Mar 13, 20191 min read
What benefit is it to getting to work on time?
Have you ever wondered why people see it as such a big deal that people get to work on time? Many late-comers to work are faced with...

Matthew Coppola
Mar 13, 20192 min read
What does it mean to have good 'organisational skills'?
Being an organised person is a great skill to have and one that is highly valued by potential employers seeking a suitable candidate to...

Matthew Coppola
Mar 12, 20191 min read
What does it mean to be 'over confident'?
In my view, there’s nothing wrong with being a confident person. I think that it’s a good thing and praiseworthy. A confident person...

Matthew Coppola
Mar 12, 20191 min read
When asked about past job performance at an interview
#interviewskills #jobhunting This kind of question helps the employer gain a better understanding of how you most likely will perform in...

Matthew Coppola
Jan 16, 20191 min read
What does it mean to be 'over-qualified'
#overqualified #applyingforjobs #jobapplications Have you ever heard a prospective employer or a recruiter say that they feel you may be...

Matthew Coppola
Jan 10, 20191 min read
Why it's not good to send out a messy job application
A messy and untidy resume and cover letter, when sent to an employer, is not a very good sign at all. The employer may question whether...

Matthew Coppola
Jan 7, 20191 min read
How many pages should my cover letter be? By Matthew Coppola
Okay, so your about to email across a copy of your resume and cover letter to a prospective employer, but decide first that you want to...

Matthew Coppola
Jan 6, 20191 min read
Retail customer service – A personal experience observed, by Matthew Coppola
What does it mean to deliver good customer service in a retail or similar industry (which involves close interaction between seller and...

Matthew Coppola
Jan 3, 20192 min read
What is an employer looking for when they read my resume?
When an employer or a recruiter reviews your resume and cover letter, they are essentially screening your application to determine...

Matthew Coppola
Dec 18, 20181 min read
What is an employer looking for when they see my resume? By Matthew Coppola
When an employer or a recruiter reviews your resume and cover letter, they are essentially screening your application to determine...

Matthew Coppola
Dec 18, 20181 min read
Why it’s not okay to use overly casual and slang language in job applications, by Matthew Copp
Using casual, slang or relaxed/highly informal language in job applications may come across that your approach to your interactions with...

Matthew Coppola
Nov 14, 20181 min read
Why it's not okay to overly casual and slang language in job applications
Using casual, slang or relaxed/highly informal language in job applications may come across that your approach to your interactions with...

Matthew Coppola
Nov 14, 20181 min read
What if I don’t have any questions to ask at the end of an interview?
You may not have any questions to ask in an interview. You might be genuinely happy with everything that you have heard during the...

Matthew Coppola
Oct 31, 20181 min read
What if I don’t have any weaknesses when asked at an interview?
You may not have any professional working weaknesses that you are aware of that hinder your ability to perform a job to the best you can....

Matthew Coppola
Oct 31, 20182 min read
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