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Jimmy Curnow

So You’ve Become a Gig Worker

It’s March 2020 and you’re at your desk accepting meeting requests, rolling your eyes at emails from the office Karen, and counting down the minutes to your first coffee break. Then the pandemic hits. Businesses suddenly close, workers are laid-off en masse, and your job becomes redundant. Maybe you were

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Jimmy Curnow

What is a Gig Worker?

Gig Worker noun [usually singular] informal /ˈɡɪɡ ɪˌkɒn.ə.mi/ a way of working that is based on people having temporary jobs or doing separate pieces of work, each paid separately, rather than working for an employer. We’ve all heard it on the news, amongst friends, and in countless articles and posts

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How to Lead in the Gig Economy

By now it’s well accepted that we’re seeing a change in jobs like never before. Triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, employment and workplace culture have shifted from full-time positions in typical office settings to work-from-home and piecemeal contracts. Following a massive global layoff in every industry, unemployment

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Jimmy Curnow

The STAR Interview Technique and How to Prepare

How to Answer Behavioural Interview Questions What is the STAR Interview Technique? You may have read our previous blog about how to prepare for an interview In this article, we explore a tried and tested technique to help you through the interview and, hopefully, land the job! So you got

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How to Choose A Resume Writer

Find the Right Resume Writing Service to Set Yourself Up for Job-Search Success. A good resume could mean the difference between getting an interview and not even receiving a call back. A professional resume writer can help you present yourself in the right way and give you a better chance

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14 Important Tips to Help You Prepare for a Job Interview

How to Prepare for an Interview The keys to getting noticed in an Interview A job interview can be an intimidating experience. It doesn’t have to be. Follow these simple tips when you prepare for an interview to give yourself a better chance at success. 1. Get an Understanding of

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Most Powerful Letter

You have applied for a job, and it’s getting close—the field is competitive, and not much is separating the applicants. It’s going to come down to relationship building and demonstrating your point of difference. You want to give that little bit extra in terms of profile and projection so you

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Jimmy Curnow

Tips on How to Make 2019 the Year You Get Your Dream Job

It’s 2019 And We’ve Put Together Tips On How To You Get The Job You’ve Always Wanted   Nothing goes together quite like resolutions and the start of a new year. The excitement of starting out with fresh goals and intentions, then making those dreams become a reality, is a concept

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Why is Linkedin Important for Job Seekers

Looking for a new job or making a career change is always a stressful experience. Tailoring your resume for the jobs you are applying for, modifying your cover letter, and following up with recruiters  is practically a full-time job itself. It may seem like it’s hopeless at times, but there

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