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Helen Oswald

Helen Oswald

Helen is an experienced freelance writer with a strong background in job search and career advice, in particular resume best practices, interviewing, and personal and professional development. Before Career.io, Helen worked for high-profile recruitment firms and in the field of HR management, so she has a strong sense of what recruiters are looking for in a potential employee as well as experience in supporting career growth and development.
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Career Change
Discover our professional examples for a LinkedIn new job announcementDiscover our professional examples for a LinkedIn new job announcement

Announcing your new job on LinkedIn isn’t just a way to celebrate. With the right post, you can impress your new boss, expand your professional network, and acknowledge people who supported your career. Our professional examples and expert tips demonstrate how to craft a LinkedIn new job announcement.

Interviewing
How an information interview can help shape your career pathHow an information interview can help shape your career path

Wondering how an informational interview could shape your career path? Follow our step-by-step guide to acing an informational interview and ensure you are on track for a long, happy, and successful career!

Resume & CV's
2023: how far back should a resume go? Tips to decide what to include2024: how far back should a resume go? Tips to decide what to include

Wondering how far back your resume should go in 2024? Follow our top tips to ensure you include the right experience (and leave out the other stuff) to showcase your talents to grab the hiring manager's attention.

Resume & CV's
How can affiliations on your resume add great value?How can affiliations on your resume add great value?

Affiliations may seem like a minor thing that you don’t really need to highlight on your resume, but they can be that little extra element that catches a hiring manager's attention. Show your value and stand out more in a competitive job market by effectively adding affiliations to your resume.

Interviewing
Invited for a phone interview? How to answer phone interview questionsInvited for a phone interview? How to answer phone interview questions

Invited for a phone interview? How do you answer phone interview questions? Follow our how-to guide on acing a phone interview and impressing the hiring manager!

Networking
Write a linkedIn profile summary that reflects your career aspirations Write a LinkedIn profile summary that reflects your career aspirations

Writing a strong LinkedIn profile summary really can be a career-changer. Following specific steps and best practices makes the process easy, and outstanding example summaries can help get your juices flowing. Don’t put off creating this very effective professional tool!

Interviewing
Making an impression: how to start an interviewMaking an impression: how to start an interview

You only have seconds to make a great impression. First impressions are difficult to reverse or change, so it’s critical to create a good impression from the start of your interview! Here is our guide to starting an interview in the best possible way!

Resume & CV's
How to write a killer resume objective (and why this is important). With 30+ examples!Why a career statement is replacing a resume objective

Are you considering adding an objective to your resume? Read this article to find out how a career statement is usually the better option, focusing on what you have to offer an employer.

Resume & CV's
Your step-by-step guide to making a resumeYour step-by-step guide to making a resume

Not sure how to write about your professional career? Writing about yourself in a way that is objective and attractive can be a tricky task. This step-by-step guide teaches you how to make a resume guaranteed to attract recruiters.

Resume & CV's
Skills with extracurricular activitiesShowcase your skills: Top 10 extracurricular activities worth mentioning on your resume

Extracurricular activities are not just important for college admissions. They also go a long way in helping you secure employment. Read on to learn about the top 10 extracurricular activities worth mentioning in your resume.

Resume & CV's
Be-ready-for-job-searching-how-many-references-can-you-have-on-a-CVBe ready for job searching: how many references should you have prepared?

Getting ready for a job search? While your resume and cover letter are top priority, it’s also good to gather references. Check out our expert guide on preparing references.

Interviewing
What to expect for the second-round interview questions? Examples and answers!What to expect for the second-round interview questions? Examples and answers!

Invited for a second interview? You’re one step closer to a job offer, but how do you know what to expect in terms of second interview questions? Read our expert guide to acing the second interview, with example questions and answers.

Resume & CV's
Why and when should you choose a functional resume?Why and when should you choose a functional resume?

Time for a change of direction? Are you just trying to take the first steps on your desired career path? Either way it can be a challenge to chart a new course in your career or get a foot in the door. Say hello to the functional resume!

Pay & salary
Here-s everything you wanted and need to know about a PTO policyHere's everything you wanted and need to know about a PTO policy

Having time away from work is essential. When you know what to expect from a PTO policy, you can better manage that all-important time away from work.

Interviewing
Your guide on how self paced interviews fit into these digital timesYour guide on how self paced interviews fit into these digital times

Have you received an invitation to a self-paced interview and are wondering how to prepare for this one-way process? As hiring managers increasingly utilize technology to streamline the recruitment process, here is our guide to acing a self-paced interview!