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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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Finding a job
How Introverts Can Navigate the Job MarketHow introverts can navigate the job market (with examples)

Navigating the job market can be a daunting prospect. If you’re an introvert, this can be even more challenging. We’ll show you how to channel your introversion so you can discover which jobs are perfect for you and will bring you long-term career success!

Career development
Developing Presentation SkillsDeveloping presentation skills: Tips to improve your skills

The ability to convey an idea to others in a compelling way is a skill we all need in our lives. Developing your presentation skills will deliver huge benefits to both your personal and professional life. It’s time to put the anxiety aside, and read our expert tips to become an outstanding presenter.

Resume & CV's
What is an Applicant Tracking System and How Does it Scan My Resume?What is a Resume Keyword-Scanner? And how to optimize your resume for ATS!

Wondering how a resume keyword-scanner can impact your job search and how you can optimize your resume to get past Applicant Tracking Systems? Read on to find out all you need to know about ATS and beating the bots!

Career development
Finding Your Transferable SkillsHow to identify your transferable skills to land your next dream job!

Looking to boost your chances of securing an interview? Identifying and highlighting your transferable skills across the hiring process is one way to impress an employer and land your dream job! Follow our guide to showcasing your skill set and landing your next dream job!

Pay & salary
Negotiation - Getting In The Right MindsetHow to negotiate salary? Discover our tips and tricks!

Negotiating a salary may fill you with dread, but it’s actually not that daunting. With the right preparation and strategies under your belt, you can handle this phase of the recruitment process with confidence and tact. View here for our expert tips and tricks so that you can handle salary negotiations.

Interviewing
Interview Questions You'll Hear in 2021All bases covered! Questions you'll hear in your next job interview

Wondering what questions you’ll get in your next interview? Our guide offers inspiring answers to a wide range of interview questions, and presents some killer questions for you to ask the hiring manager.

Interviewing
Standing Out In A Virtual InterviewStanding out in a virtual interview: make a lasting impression

Everyone worries about standing out from the crowd in an interview setting - and it’s suddenly much more difficult when you become a face on a screen. Here’s our top tips for standing out in a virtual interview and making a lasting impression.

Finding a job
Fighting Off Job Search FatigueHow to manage your job search fatigue and 5 ways to overcome this!

Managing a job search can be both challenging and frustrating. Follow our top tips to successfully navigate this process and avoid job search fatigue.

Cover Letter
Cover Letters: A Simple GuideHow to write a Cover Letter: A guide with everything you need to know

You’ve created a spot-on resume, but that isn’t necessarily all you need. Combining that resume with a targeted, well-written cover letter could be what lands you an interview over an equally qualified candidate. It’s easy once you know the structure and steps.

Career development
Remote Work: 4 Things You May Not Have ConsideredRemote work: 4 things you may not have considered

Looking for remote work? Remote jobs are ever popular, and this doesn’t look likely to change any time soon. But have you considered the finer details of remote working? Read our article to find out four things you might not have considered about remote work.

Networking
Your Guide to Holiday Virtual NetworkingYour guide to virtual networking

Wondering how to grow your virtual network? Discover our expert tips to effective virtual networking and reap the rewards of mentorship, professional development, and career growth!

Finding a job
How to get a job with no experience How to get a job without experience

If you’re beginning your career, it can be tricky when you have no experience. Don’t worry. We look at the strategies you need to land a job without experience.

Interviewing
Why Hire Me?Why hire me? Examples to answer the question "Why should we hire you?"

One interview question you can always expect is “Why should we hire you?” Answering this the right way can set you apart from the other candidates and get you a step closer to that job offer. Here’s how to tell the employer that you’re the best person for the job.