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  • Dorothea Stuart, a member of Toastmasters International, on how to give a speech or presentation.

  • How to avoid job search burn-out while hunting for your next job

    Finding a job isn't easy. This guide is to help you organise your job hunt and includes some often forgotten tips which we hope will help you get that next job.
  • How to create an alluring covering letter which will get noticed

    We have put together some key tips to take note of when writing your covering letter.

  • Carol Britton, BNY Mellon’s chief procurement and real estate officer leads all of BNY Mellon’s global procurement and corporate real estate activities.

  • How to start your job search while you’re still employed

    Top tips to help you start your search for a new job - career advice from Supply Management Jobs
  • Psychometric Testing Tips & Advice

    Psychometric tests are responsible for a great number of applicants being rejected from a job offer.
  • SALARY CHECKER TOOL

    Find out your worth! Use our salary checker tool below to find out the average salary that a person is earning for that given job. Just simply complete at least two criteria from the lists below to calculate the average salary.
  • Interview Tips

    Securing an interview is both a huge accomplishment and a nerve-wracking situation. While it is completely normal to feel nervous, it is essential that you are as prepared as possible. Preparation will see that you are as comfortable and confident as possible during an interview, which contri...

  • The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply

  • Do's and don'ts for developing a CV

    A Curriculum Vitae is a self-marketing tool and getting an interview can depend on how good your CV is. You will need to consider what to include, how much detail is needed and how to make your CV stand out from all the others.
  • Negotiating the best starting salary

    Understandably, many people find discussing salaries uncomfortable and embarrassing during an interview. However, most interviewers expect some bartering and, if it motivates you to put more into the job, it is worthwhile for both the applicant and the employer.
  • Creating rapport in an interview

    Rapport is the connection between two people; the spoken and unspoken words that say ‘we are on the same page’. In an interview situation you can employ numerous techniques to maximize the rapport between yourself and your interviewer.
  • Creating an alluring covering letter

    The main aim of a covering letter is to encourage recruiters to read your CV. However, it needs to do a lot more than say, 'here is my CV!'. In short, it is the biggest chance you have to sell yourself.
  • Psychometric testing in interviews

    Employers often use psychometric testing to vet potential employees and help them understand a little more about your personality and ability to fit into the role they are offering – and this type of testing is becoming increasing popular.