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For some people, working from home is a Nirvana-like goal or a distant hope for the future. Some enjoy one day a week but find discipline difficult or are hampered by realising they own a self-emptying biscuit tin.

The sole purpose of a CV is to get an interview and therefore a job, making it a pretty important document. So for that initial impression, make it clear and easy on the eye. What does this mean? writes Amanda Johnson, Director at BoldMove

Over the years I have helped many people prepare for media interviews and I have been interviewed myself hundreds of times on tv, radio and with print media. Media interviews can be a great opportunity to get your message across but they can also go horribly wrong.

Over the course of a year, the team at Newsdirect read hundreds of job applications. The candidates are keen to express their passion for politics and their excitement about the interesting political dynamic that's currently unfolding in Scotland and across the UK.

A feeling of stagnation in one’s career or daily work, whether it is fleeting or lasting, can have a serious impact on career and personal satisfaction. Without a sense of excitement and challenge, it can be difficult to fight the magnetism of the duvet in the morning.

Now, in its’ tenth year of formal graduate recruitment, Connect Communications is delighted to welcome new Graduate Trainee Charlotte Wells to the team. To help Charlotte on her way, our two most recent graduates Melanie Pope and Leonie Blakeway reflect on their first six months in public affairs.

Amandeep Gill of Michael Page Policy explores the pros and cons of choosing an ‘in-house’ role over a consultancy role or vice versa. Whether you are making this decision early on in your career, or after having already worked in the industry for some time, you want to make sure the move is right for you and opens up new opportunities.

The last 10 years has seen a real maturing in the role of Public Affairs within financial services. The onset of the banking crisis has led to increased regulatory scrutiny and seen a new type of Public Affairs professional emerge.

Most people spend up to six times longer researching for their next holiday, than learning about a potential employer (according to a study by Glassdoor).

If the last few weeks have been characterised by a number of firsts, this perhaps qualifies as the greatest first of all: the maiden blog post. Having spent two months at Westminster Advisers, the time had come.

Much is written and discussed about how to perform at an interview; the best interview techniques, how to answer those tricky questions, what and how to prepare, and of course make sure to keep that vital eye contact.

In the run up to a general election there is generally a noticeable rush amongst agencies to hire consultants with strong links with the party deemed most likely to form the next government.

On a recent flight back from Europe, I sat next to a chronic job hopper. He seemed to always be looking for pay increases or a seemingly better fit.

Sometimes, deciding to move jobs is a simple process which involves an easy and trouble-free transition. On other occasions, it can be one of the toughest things you will ever decide to do.

Frites, waffles and quirky fountains. Of course, there's much more to Brussels, and many can see the appeal of transferring to the home of the European institutions.

Research and planning are vital when thinking about which area to specialise in. Putting in some solid groundwork will establish what your key skills, strengths and passions are.

There is a long tradition in the public affairs industry of recruiting from Westminster and Whitehall. Inevitably, countless lobbyists began their careers...

Getting noticed in a competitive job market is never easy. If you are looking for a new job, you have probably noticed that you are not alone. In fact, at times you can feel like just another face in the crowd. Clients are more demanding and therefore you need to stand out. How do you do this?