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What should I tell them about my weaknesses should they ask in an interview ?

Q.   I am going for an interview, and the question I dread the most is "what are your weaknesses".. Surely if I tell them "I am always late", etc - they wont touch me with a barge pole!...

A.   21 September 2006: Just remember, you don't have to lie, but you don't have to tell the truth either, if you get what I mean. Elaborate a little, give yourself a chance of getting the job and then make sure you 'lose' all your weaknesses, improve your punctuality ... (read in full...)

Should I go self employed or get another job ?

Q.   Hello, I am fast approaching 30 and have worked professionally with horses for about 7 yrs and have gained lots of experience during this time. about 18 months ago i left the best job you could wish for knowing that i have more to do than just wor...

A.   21 September 2006: One thing you should never do is give up, just think of it this way "If you shoot for the moon and miss, atleast you will have flown with the stars" On the subject of your age, that is not a problem these days, 30 is such a young age, atleast ... (read in full...)

I have medical problems that prevent me from doing normal working but cant find one! Please help!

Q.   Hi I need help desperatly. I have medical problems which prevent me from sitting down or stand for longer then 30minat a time. some days i even have trouble walking. The problem is in 2 years time i want to go back to work (by that time my da...

A.   21 September 2006: I have similar problems. Most work places now should work around any disabilties and use occupational therapy to accomodate any problems you may have. It is recommended that you move about as much as possible anyway if you are in a job that ... (read in full...)

Cant find the right job, all I seem to be offered are degrading Admin roles, What can I do ?

Q.   I graduated with a 2:2 in History in 2002. I foolishly believed all the lies about graduate vacancies and starting salaries of £18k etc. But like everyone else I knew I starting temping, doing boring reception and data entry jobs on £5 an hour. ...

A.   21 September 2006: Have you tried posting your CV on the internet? There are many sites that provide a CV matching service, when they match your CV to a certain job criteria they inform you about it, they also provide a list of possible jobs as soon as oyu upload ... (read in full...)

I suffered an accident and now have to find a desk job, I cant find any career advice, anyone help ?

Q.   I suffered an accident at work some time ago that has left me unable to work in a physical capacity. My doctor has told me I need to look for a 'desk job'. Trouble is I am having great difficulty finding career advice. Unfortunately I cannot ...

A.   16 September 2006: College is not really an option for me due to a number of reasons, finances being one of those reasons. I'm twenty seven, soon to be twenty eight, with a wife, one child and another on the way.... (read in full...)

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