Corvus Blog

If I Lie on my CV, no one will ever find out

Lying on your CV; you’ll always get caught out. There have been examples of different professionals who have been caught and faced jail sentences which extend up to 3 years. It’s a substantial risk to take to try and get ahead in your career. Fi... read more

Job Search Tips

How to stand out in a Web Development interview (2018)

Those of you who’re reading this blog will be considering a new job while others are already applying and starting the recruitment process. This will eventually lead to the often-dreaded interview. I thought that I would share the knowledge I ha... read more

Job Search Tips, Web Development & UX/UI

What length should my CV be? (2 pages... right?)

In this series, our recruiters Diarmaid Robinson (Engineering & Technical Recruiter), Sarah Stewart (Sales & Marketing Recruiter) and Gareth Stirling (Digital & IT Recruiter) outline common misconceptions which job seekers have when writing thei... read more

Job Search Tips

5 reasons to attend a business seminar in 2018

Attending a business or networking seminar? Great, they aren’t dead! Here’s just a few of the reasons coming along to a networking event or business briefing could not only benefit you but also your business. 1. You’ll learn something new! It’s ... read more

Career Development

How do I negotiate my job offer? (The right way)

So, you’ve received a job offer and you’re trying to negotiate your package. You want to try and make this a fast and painless process where both parties are happy. It is important that both sides understand each other’s perspective and are will... read more

Job Search Tips

7 things Interviewers look for

Interview ers are looking for a lot of things in an interview , but the following 7 aspects are the key features which make a lasting impression. Give yourself the best chance in your interview by preparing the following: Confidence Believe in y... read more

Job Search Tips

How to prepare for an interview

Preparing for an interview may sound simple; research the company and dress appropriately, however, there is a lot more to think about than that. Here are 15 basic interview preparation tips comprised from experienced recruiters to ensure you’re... read more

Job Search Tips

How to tell if your recruiter is working for you or themselves

Recruitment consultants, let’s face it, have been known to get a bad reputation, mostly down to the sharp practice of a few. Sure, there are times when returned calls can slip through the net, and whilst that can be frustrating for any job seeke... read more

Job Search Tips

5 things to do when you (think) you’re about to get fired

Job security in 2018 is almost non-existent but let’s face it, no one wants to be fired. Many of the well-known names in different industries have been fired at some point, that includes J.K Rowling and Steve Jobs to name a few. Have you ever ha... read more

Job Search Tips