We at Careermakeover.co.uk wish all our readers and discussion group users a very Merry Christmas.

The New Year is a time when many of us think about our careers, what we’re doing and whether it’s time to consider a move. We’ll send out some useful links after Christmas to help get you started.

In the meantime, come on over and use our discussion areas on Bebo.

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This week saw the launch of new magazine “Ambition… be successful” from Shinh Media. Covering all aspects of business life, issue one includes Daniell Morrisey on how to knock your CV into shape to boost your chances of getting an interview.

The magazine is available now throughout all major WHSmith branches.

Recruitment company TotallyDigitalUK has launched a series of career podcasts featuring career experts Daniell Morrisey and Clare Davies.

In episode 5, “The Interview”, Daniell and Clare look at how to put yourself ahead of the pack by learning some of the key do's and don'ts of interview technique - involving advice on where not to store your groceries before hand...

Listen at

http://blog.totallydigitaluk.com/dsp...

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It’s an essential journalistic tool, and an important way to keep yourself ahead of the pack, but what is the best way to approaching networking? See Daniell’s latest column in Press Gazette for his thoughts on networking. Out now.
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Links to the previous podcasts in a moment, but first a date for your diary – 16th October sees the launch of new magazine Ambition… be successful. Available throughout all major WHSmith high street stores UK wide, you’ll find CV advice from Daniell Morrisey.
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Previous podcasts:

If you missed episode 1 in which Daniell and Clare look at how you decide where to begin in the creative industries, and how you go about getting that first big break. You’ll find it at http://blog.totallydigitaluk.com/dsp...

And in episode 2, “Education, Education, Education”, Daniell and Clare look at what training and qualifications will best prepare you for your dream job? And is a top class degree always the best way into the creative professions? Listen at http://blog.totallydigitaluk.com/dsp...

In episode 3, “CV Writing”, Daniell and Clare look at what to put on a CV and what do you leave off? And is there really such a thing as "the perfect CV?" It’s at http://blog.totallydigitaluk.com/dsp...

“Preparing for Interviews” was the subject of episode 4. Daniell and Clare look at how you can prepare the “right answers” when you don’t even know the questions you’ll be asked. They offer some pointers for being “on the ball” when you enter the interview. http://blog.totallydigitaluk.com/dsp...


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