All Careers Advice
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Shirley Parsons: 15 years in recruitment
29/10/2020
Shirley Parsons talks to IOSH Jobs about the challenges and highlights of the past 15 years in OSH recruitment. -
Businesses are currently having to adapt at lightning speed with many turning to technology and video calls like never before.
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Psychometric testing in interviews
01/04/2020
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. -
Ask a recruiter: What’s the next step?’
01/04/2020
Qualifications are becoming increasingly more important within health and safety as employers demand professional qualifications and status and are...
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CPD stars: Richard Byerley
01/04/2020
Richard Byerley Grad IOSH, asphalt/recycling manager at Northumbrian Roads, explains why continuing professional development (CPD) has been important to him throughout his career. -
Should I include a personal statement in my CV and, if so, what should I put in it?
01/04/2020
Should I include a personal statement in my CV and, if so, what should I put in it?
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CPD stars: Saba Alai CFIOSH
01/04/2020
Saba Alai CFIOSH discusses how the experience of dealing with new workplace hazards and challenges provides OSH professionals with CPD opportunities. -
Ask a recruiter: “I get a lot of first interviews for jobs, so there doesn’t seem to be a problem with my CV, but I never make it past that stage, what am I doing wrong?”
01/04/2020
There will always be occasions when interviewees don’t “click” with interviewers. That is normal, and unavoidable. When you are not progressing to second interview on a number of occasions though, it is worth examining the way you approach interviews in more depth.
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CPD Stars: Barry Gaffney
31/03/2020
Barry Gaffney Grad IOSH explains how he has gone from being a panel beater to a senior safety adviser, and how he has combined that with keeping his continuing professional development (CPD) record up to date. -
CPD Stars: Tariq Maqbool
31/03/2020
As you read this, I am a couple of weeks into a new role. It is a fresh challenge that utilises everything I’ve learned in nearly 25 years as an occupational safety and health professional. -
CPD stars: Bipin Gautam
31/03/2020
Bipin Gautam CMIOSH, country HSE manager for Cape in Oman, explains why continuing professional development (CPD) is important for him. -
CPD Stars:Graham Cowan
31/03/2020
Graham Cowan, safety and standards assurance director at Nuffield Health and owner of consultancy firm GJC Risk Management, charts his career up to and including becoming a chartered fellow of IOSH. -
CPD Stars: Mark Jenkins CMIOSH
31/03/2020
Mark Jenkins CMIOSH, vice-chair of IOSH’s Offshore Group and risk and stakeholder manager for energy giant Siemens’ offshore division, tells IOSH Magazine that setting aside a few hours every two to three months is key to keeping up-to-date with his continuing professional development (CPD). -
Ask a Recruiter: I’ve been asked to an assessment centre. I’ve only ever had one-to-one or panel interviews for jobs before. What is the centre likely to involve?
31/03/2020
I’ve been asked to an assessment centre. "I’ve only ever had one-to-one or panel interviews for jobs before. What is the centre likely to involve?"
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CPD Stars: Ria Sooknarine, Grad IOSH
31/03/2020
Ria Sooknarine Grad IOSH, senior HSE co-ordinator for the Massy Stores chain in Trinidad and Tobago, and communications co-ordinator for IOSH’s Caribbean branch, explains why continuing professional development (CPD) remains important to her. -
Ask a Recruiter: "I've worked in Manufacturing to date, now I'd like to move into construction. What should I do?
31/03/2020
Historically health and safety professionals have tended to work within one sector for the entirety of their career.
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Ask a Recruiter: “I suffer very obvious interview nerves, even where I’m confident I’m right for the job. What can I do about them?”
31/03/2020
This challenge and frequent problem with nerves is natural.
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CPD Stars: Jackie O’Neill CFIOSH
31/03/2020
Jackie O’Neill CFIOSH, director of JON Auditing and Consultancy Services and vice-chair of the IOSH Northern Ireland branch, talks about her CPD journey.