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How detailed and personalised should my response be to each key selection criteria? By Matthew Coppo
Generally speaking, every response to key selection criteria should include at least one example of how you demonstrate that you fulfil...

Matthew Coppola
Jan 9, 20181 min read
The dilemma “I am looking to move on to a new job, but I just don’t know where to start!”
So, you are not happy working for your current employer and you have decided that now is the time to make and make that change on to a...

Matthew Coppola
Dec 19, 20172 min read
The dilemma “I am looking to move on to a new job, but I just don’t know where to start!
So, you are not happy working for your current employer and you have decided that now is the time to make and make that change on to a...

Matthew Coppola
Dec 19, 20172 min read
Should my cover letter be the same for every job I apply for?
More often than not, when we are searching for jobs that we want to apply for, there is more than one job that captures our attention and...

Matthew Coppola
Dec 19, 20171 min read
Should my cover letter be the same for every job I apply for? By Matthew Coppola
More often than not, when we are searching for jobs that we want to apply for, there is more than one job that captures our attention and...

Matthew Coppola
Dec 19, 20171 min read
Is it Essential to Have a Professionally Written and Designed Resume? By Matthew Coppola
When an employer is going through the decision process and deciding whether or not they should offer you the job, your resume assists...

Matthew Coppola
Nov 28, 20171 min read
Is cold calling employers to find a potential work opportunity old fashioned and not worth doing?
The short answer is no. Many jobs are still not advertised online or in the paper. Some jobs are filled internally by employees within a...

Matthew Coppola
Nov 21, 20171 min read
What kind of information can I include in my resume?
An important point to remember when writing any type of document is that the writer considers the needs and desires of the reader. We can...

Matthew Coppola
Nov 21, 20171 min read
Is it appropriate to put my interests and hobbies on my resume?
The short answer is it depends. It really depends on what stage of your career you are at. If you are a high school student/university...

Matthew Coppola
Nov 21, 20171 min read
What kind of information can I include in my resume? By Matthew Coppola
An important point to remember when writing any type of document is that the writer considers the needs and desires of the reader. We can...

Matthew Coppola
Nov 21, 20171 min read
Should I send out my resume in a picture/non-editable version or in an editable document file? By Ma
The benefit of sending out your resume in a Portable Document Format (PDF format) is that it can be easily read on a mobile phone/table...

Matthew Coppola
Nov 17, 20171 min read
Is it appropriate to put my interests and hobbies on my resume? By Matthew Coppola
The short answer is it depends. It really depends on what stage of your career you are at. If you are a high school student/university...

Matthew Coppola
Nov 17, 20171 min read
Is cold calling employers to find a potential work opportunity old fashioned and not worth doing? By
The short answer is no. Many jobs are still not advertised online or in the paper. Some jobs are filled internally by employees within a...

Matthew Coppola
Nov 15, 20171 min read
How can I condense my resume? By Matthew Coppola
You may be looking at your resume thinking that is far too long, messy and unstructured. Your resume may be 7 or 9 pages long, but you...

Matthew Coppola
Nov 14, 20171 min read
Importance of displaying positive body language in an interview setting
Sometimes it doesn’t matter what we say or how we say something. Because if our body language – that is our physical mannerism and...

Matthew Coppola
Oct 11, 20172 min read
Importance of displaying positive body language in an interview setting, by Matthew Coppola
Sometimes it doesn’t matter what we say or how we say something. Because if our body language – that is our physical mannerism and...

Matthew Coppola
Oct 11, 20172 min read
What it means to actually tailor a cover letter for a position, by Matthew Coppola
A clothing tailor will make sure that your suit, shirt and pants are made to fit your body shape and preferences for comfort. They make...

Matthew Coppola
Oct 5, 20172 min read
Life after the defence – Dealing with unstructured days and flexibility in the workplace
A career in the military can be very structured and regimental. Not surprising then that it can be rather challenging for a former...

Matthew Coppola
Sep 26, 20171 min read
Life after the defence – Dealing with unstructured days and flexibility in the workplace, by M
A career in the military can be very structured and regimental. Not surprising then that it can be rather challenging for a former...

Matthew Coppola
Sep 26, 20171 min read
Making the move into the civilian workforce after service in the Defence, by Matthew Coppola
For many servicemen and servicewomen, coming out of the Defence force and into employment in a civilian setting can be a very daunting...

Matthew Coppola
Sep 10, 20172 min read
Interview question: How would you deal with the resulting situation?
During the interview, the prospective employer may pose a question about a scenario that may be problematic to see what your response...

Matthew Coppola
Jun 25, 20171 min read
Interview question: How would you deal with the resulting situation? By Matthew Coppola
During the interview, the prospective employer may pose a question about a scenario that may be problematic to see what your response...

Matthew Coppola
Jun 25, 20171 min read
Interview question: Why haven't you gone further in your profession?
The employer may be curious as to what your career goals are. Are you career driven? Or are you contempt with your current role? Or is...

Matthew Coppola
Jun 21, 20172 min read
Interview question: Why haven’t you gone further in your profession? By Matthew Coppola
The employer may be curious as to what your career goals are. Are you career driven? Or are you contempt with your current role? Or is...

Matthew Coppola
Jun 21, 20172 min read
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