Ben Noon, Author at Noon Elite Recruitment

7 signs it’s time to move on from your employer

Posted on October 21, 2017October 23, 2017 by Ben Noon

In today's rapidly changing global economy its easy to become stuck in old ways and become out dated. Moving jobs help us keep our careers on track and encourage us to be the best we can be. Today's average employee will change jobs 12 times over their career (according to data by the Bureau of Labour statistics). Changing roles can improve many things in your career from increasing your salar...

Should you use a generic CV when applying for jobs?

Posted on October 21, 2017 by Ben Noon

No.

3 tweaks to your CV to get your employers attention

Posted on October 19, 2017October 23, 2017 by Ben Noon

With applying for a job made possible in a simple click and increased competition from overseas candidates in our modern globalised world recruiters have never had so many applications to look through. With so many of these applications being made recruiters are spending less time than ever looking at the, a recent study careers firm The Ladders found the average time just 6 seconds. So how do...

How to choose the right job for you

Posted on October 18, 2017October 18, 2017 by Ben Noon

In todays age of countless wonderful job vacancies ranging all across the world it's almost impossible to know which one is best for you. The internet has helped connect us with a world of opportunities but with all this choice it's almost impossible know which option to take. Here's our tips to cutting through the hype and adverts and getting to the position that's best for you. Ignore the s...

5 tricks to beat Procrastination

Posted on October 17, 2017October 17, 2017 by Ben Noon

Whether at work or looking for a new position procrastination is a serious time waster. You may have a year old to-do list yet unfinished or a job application you know you should apply for but just cant seem to get round to it. Here are 5 tips to take back control of your productive day. 1. Write a to-do list Writing your tasks helps you visualise specific jobs and therefore helps convince y...

Top 10 prestigious internships in the world for 2018

Posted on October 16, 2017October 16, 2017 by Ben Noon

Internships are a vital source of valid experience. For candidates in the early stages of their chosen careers an internship at a popular company can make all the difference between landing a dream job and being stuck on the sidelines. But what are the most prestigious internships of the entire word? Careers site Vault.com just released a ranking of just that. By surveying 12,000 current and forme...

5 ways you can improve your working week without changing job (or anything at work)

Posted on October 15, 2017October 15, 2017 by Ben Noon

As humans, we often fall victim to assuming that the grass is always greener on the other side and that in order to improve our lives we need to make big changes such as changing our job. However, there are many seemingly tiny changes we can make to our daily schedule to get much more out of our current job and our current circumstances. Heres a few small changes that can make a huge difference. ...

If you had all the money you ever needed, would you stay at your job?

Posted on October 14, 2017October 26, 2017 by Ben Noon

Just entertain the idea for a second. Imagine you wake up one morning having enough money to do all you ever wanted, all you ever planned for. Living a long life with the financial means to do whatever you wanted for the rest of your days on earth. In this instance, with money being of no more concern or relevance, would you stay at your job? Looking at this question should help us understa...

5 tips to ace your Skype interview

Posted on October 13, 2017October 14, 2017 by Ben Noon

As internet speeds improve and increased businesses catch up to modern times Skype and video interviews are becoming more and more common. The differences between a video interview and one in person can catch novice job applicants out. Heres how to ace your skype interview. Choose a professional setting The beauty of skype interviews is that you can do them from anywhere. The pain of skype inter...

When is it good to get fired?

Posted on October 12, 2017October 12, 2017 by Ben Noon

Getting fired can be good for your career

Initially many of us assume getting fired to be a bad thing, often a very bad thing, especially if money is tight and we have people depending on us to bring home the paycheck. However, there are numerous times when getting fired can be a huge gift that increases your income and makes you happier in your life. Here are ways that you can use to your advantage to spin getting fired into a positive...