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How to write a successful covering letter to a prospective employer.

RIBA Jobs HR and Recruitment Briefing.

This article describes current focuses for HR and people management in architecture.

A brief guide to the different architecture practices you may come across when searching for employment.

Let’s consider some thoughts on recruitment and job search during times of adversity.

It remains a competitive market and how to demonstrate your strengths in comparison to your competitors for those few key jobs out there is a conundrum that exercises jobseekers’ minds on a regular basis.

Is there anything more frustrating than going for an interview, being rejected and having no idea why?

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Understandably, many people find discussing salaries uncomfortable and embarrassing during an interview. However, most interviewers expect some bartering and, if it motivates you to put more into the job, it is worthwhile for both the applicant and the employer.

Rapport is the connection between two people; the spoken and unspoken words that say ‘we are on the same page’. In an interview situation you can employ numerous techniques to maximize the rapport between yourself and your interviewer.

The main aim of a covering letter is to encourage recruiters to read your CV. However, it needs to do a lot more than say, 'here is my CV!'. In short, it is the biggest chance you have to sell yourself.