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Advice, Guides, and Tools

Here at Macildowie, we pride ourselves on how we support our candidates. Working with us, you can expect the right level of care and support to help you fulfil your career ambitions.

An Introduction to AI

Unlock AI's potential: A 3-part course designed to enhance your career and job market standing.

Salary Checker

Discover your ideal pay with our Salary Checker tool, offering expert career and salary insights for perfect alignment.

Getting Your Next Job

Unlock your potential with our job tips: CV polishing, interview prep, and stress reduction for your next career leap.

Thrive Assessment

Discover how Thrive's behavioural assessments can significantly improve your interview process and candidate selection.

Write a Standout CV

Get noticed by top employers with our professional CV writing tips. Enhance your skills presentation. Submit your CV!

CV Template

Secure interviews with our expert CV template: tailored advice on presentation, content & length. Stand out in the job market!

How To Resign From Your Current Job

Secure your exit gracefully with our resignation guide. Tips on notice, countering offers, and leaving positively.

Personal Branding

Maximise your online influence. Personal branding defines your digital identity across social platforms.

How to Stand Out in an Assessment Center

Learn key strategies to shine at assessment centres: from research and prep to critical thinking and networking.

LinkedIn Workshops

Discover how LinkedIn can advance your career with our free, monthly workshops. Enhance your online presence now.

Psychometric Assessments

Explore how psychometric assessments are key to recruitment. Learn to navigate these tests with confidence.

What To Wear to an Interview

Learn what and what not to wear for an interview and dress to impress with this useful guide.

Continuous Professional Development

Discover how Continuous Professional Development (CPD) can help individuals and organisations thrive in a competitive job market.

Common Interview Questions and Answers

Learn essential strategies for preparing and answering common interview questions, highlighting the importance of tailored responses, and provides insights into Macildowie's personalised coaching and workshops for interview success.

Skills Employers Look For

Discover and learn the soft and hard skills essential to enhance your employability.

How to Include Volunteer Experience into Your CV

This blog shows how to include volunteer experience in your CV to highlight key skills, with tips from Macildowie's recruitment experts.

How to Tailor Your CV for Different Industries

Learn how to tailor your CV and highlight transferable skills to enhance your application.

Time Management and Productivity Training

Develop essential time management and productivity skills to enhance your job search efficiency and employability.

Professional Networking

Professional networking is crucial for unlocking hidden job opportunities, advancing careers, and gaining valuable industry insights by building meaningful relationships.

How to Succeed with a Virtual Interview

Learn essential tips and techniques to excel in virtual interviews, covering preparation, presentation, engagement, and post-interview follow-up.

Personal Development for Stress Management

Learn about personal development strategies such as mindfulness, setting SMART goals, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle to effectively manage stress, enhance job performance, and achieve a more balanced, fulfilling career.

How to Write a CV With No Experience

Discover how to write a CV with no experience, tailor it for each job, and use expert guidance to highlight your potential

Flexible Work Arrangements

This article explores the benefits of flexible work for both employees and businesses, outlines various types of flexible arrangements, and provides guidance on how to request and implement them effectively, with support from Macildowie's expert recruitment consultancy services.

Optimise Your CV with ATS keywords

This blog guides you on optimising your CV with ATS keywords to enhance job application success.

Relocation Assistance for Employees

This comprehensive guide explores various types of relocation packages, the key components involved, and the benefits of professional support, with a focus on how Macildowie's tailored services can ensure a smooth and stress-free transition to a new role and location.

How to Show Transferable Skills on Your CV

In this article, we help you update your CV to reflect your key abilities, aligning them with job descriptions to increase your chances of success. With our support, you can confidently progress in your career and achieve your goals.

Handling Stress at Work

This article explores the causes and effects of work stress, offers immediate and long-term strategies for stress management, and discusses how to create a supportive, stress-resilient work environment.

Communication Skills for Employment

Strong communication skills are essential for success, influencing everything from job interviews to professional growth. In this article, we focus on helping you enhance these skills to boost your employability and achieve your career goals.

Professional Development Planning

This guide explores the steps to create an effective development plan, the benefits it offers, and common challenges you may face, with support from Macildowie's personalised consultancy services, training programs, and job resources to help you achieve your career aspirations.

Career Change Advice

This article provides practical advice on assessing your current job satisfaction, identifying career goals, and taking the necessary steps to make a successful transition.

Emotional Intelligence Professional Development

Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to understand and manage emotions, enhancing communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills for greater career success. In this article, we offer tailored programs to help you develop and apply EI effectively in your professional life.

Improving Your Professional Networking Skills

In this article Macildowie offers tailored programs to help you enhance your networking skills, ensuring you can effectively leverage your network to advance your career.

Leveraging Networking Events in Your Job Search

In this article, Macildowie provides expert guidance and tailored services to help you prepare for and maximise these events, ensuring you make meaningful connections that advance your career.

Using Social Media for Job Search

Discover how Macildowie can help you leverage social media to boost your job search, enhance your online presence, and connect with top employers.

Effective LinkedIn Job Hunting Strategies

Unlock the potential of LinkedIn for your job search with Macildowie's expert guidance, from profile optimisation to advanced networking strategies.

Working Abroad Opportunities

Explore the benefits of working abroad and discover how Macildowie can guide you through every step of your international career journey.

Moving for Work

A guide to relocating for work and how Macildowie can help make the process easier and more successful.

How to Prepare for a Job Interview

Stand out in your next job interview with Macildowie’s expert preparation tips to help you feel confident, ready, and professional.

Job Interview Follow-Up

Stand out after your job interview with Macildowie’s expert tips on professional follow-ups that leave a lasting impression.

Informational Interviews

Discover how informational interviews can unlock hidden job opportunities, expand your network, and accelerate your career growth.

What to Bring to a Job Interview

Be interview-ready with Macildowie's expert tips on what to bring, ensuring you leave a lasting, professional impression.

Professional Associations for Networking

Unlock the power of professional networking to access hidden job opportunities, build lasting connections, and take your career to the next level with these expert tips and resources.

Alumni Networks

Discover how leveraging alumni networks can boost your career growth, connect you with exclusive job opportunities, and provide valuable mentorship to guide you towards success.

How to Write a Successful CV

A guide to creating a standout CV with expert tips on customisation, key sections, and common mistakes to avoid, plus how Macildowie can help you craft the perfect CV.

How to Track Job Applications

Stay organised and boost your job search success with expert tips from Macildowie on tracking job applications and managing follow-ups.

Mentorship in Career Development

Discover how mentorship accelerates your career growth, boosts your confidence, and opens doors to opportunities with personalised guidance and valuable industry connections.

Job Application Follow-Up

A guide to strategically following up after job applications, including timing, email tips, and how Macildowie can help you craft professional follow-ups that enhance your chances.

Identifying Career Passions

Unlock a career that aligns with your passions and goals with practical tips, tools, and expert advice from Macildowie to help you navigate your journey towards long-term career satisfaction.

Achieving Work-Life Balance in Remote Work: A Comprehensive Guide

In this article, we explore strategies for achieving work-life balance in remote work and how employers can support their teams, with insights on how Macildowie helps create balanced work environments.

Reskilling in the Digital Age: Adapting to Thrive in a Tech-Driven World

This article highlights the importance of reskilling in the digital age and how Macildowie helps businesses with tailored solutions for skill development and future success.

Evaluating Job Offers: A Comprehensive Guide for Professionals

In this article, we guide professionals on evaluating job offers, focusing on salary, benefits, company culture, career growth, and work-life balance to make informed decisions.

Mindfulness in Your Work Routine: A Guide to Balance and Productivity

In this article, we discuss the benefits of workplace mindfulness and share strategies to improve focus, reduce stress, and enhance productivity, with insights on how Macildowie supports mindful work cultures.

Tech Industry Careers: Navigating the Evolving Landscape

In this article, we explore the evolving tech job market, highlighting the demand for emerging roles, the shift towards remote work, and strategies for effective talent acquisition, diversity, and employee retention.

Adjusting to New Locations: A Comprehensive Guide for Job Seekers

This guide helps job seekers adjust to new locations, covering challenges like housing and culture, with support from Macildowie for a smooth transition.

The Future of Work: Navigating Emerging Trends and Strategies

In this article, we discuss how the future of work is transforming businesses and HR strategies through technology, remote work, and evolving employee needs.

Mastering Upskilling Strategies: A Pathway to Career Success

This article covers the importance of upskilling, strategies for identifying skill gaps, and how Macildowie helps businesses create tailored upskilling solutions for employee growth and competitive advantage.

Later Life Careers and Retirement: Redefining Opportunities

Discover how later life careers are evolving beyond traditional retirement, with flexible work options, second career opportunities, and strategies for a smooth transition, all designed to help individuals and organisations thrive in this new phase of work.

Integrating Health and Wellness into the Workplace: A Comprehensive Guide

Discover how integrating health and wellness into the workplace can boost employee engagement, reduce stress, and improve productivity through tailored wellness strategies.

Building Your Personal Brand for Career Advancement

Discover how building a strong personal brand can set you apart in the job market, boost career opportunities, and establish your credibility - Macildowie shares expert strategies to help you take control of your professional growth.

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