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  • Asking for a pay rise

    • 28 Feb 2017

    Most of us would rather avoid negotiating a pay rise if possible. But if you are planning to ask for an increase, it’s worth calculating your approach beforehand. Peter Forshaw, managing director at FM recruitment firm Maxwell Stephens, shares his practical advice.

  • How to impress in a facilities management interview

    • 30 Sep 2016

    Most people find interviews nerve-racking. If you’ve reached the interview stage you have already stood out above perhaps hundreds of other applicants, so go in with confidence, ready to prove you are the best person for the job. David Rousell, senior business director at Hays Facilities Management, offers five essential tips

  • Getting the most from Linkedin

    • 22 Sep 2016

    LinkedIn has become the de facto social media site for professionals, with more than 15 million users in the UK, and ambitious facilities management professionals are taking full advantage of all the opportunities it offers.

  • How to write top cover letters for facilities manager roles

    • 6 Jun 2016

    In research by CV Writers two thirds of recruiters would read a CV regardless of whether a cover letter is included, so is a cover letter necessary for FM roles?

  • Top tips to optimise Facilities Managers LinkedIn profiles

    • 28 Apr 2016

    LinkedIn is widely used by jobseekers and professionals in the field of Facilities Management. What is the best way to optimise an FM LinkedIn profile?

  • Consider the reader when writing a facilities managers CV

    • 9 Mar 2016

    When it comes to writing your facilities management CV one thing you should always do, but often overlook, is consider the reader. CV Writers can help

  • Why white space improves your CV

    • 20 Oct 2015

    There is nothing that a time stretched recruiter dislikes to see more than a CV spread from head to foot with black ink.

  • Perfect CV

    Ever feel frustrated writing your CV?

    • 22 Jan 2015

    Professional CV Writing Toolkit for Facilities Management Professionals

  • Would your CV be given more than 30 seconds?

    • 8 Jan 2015

    Learn how to get the best out of your cv in a concise form. Employers have limited time to read through your cv to find what they are seeking to fill a role.

  • FM World Career Advice

    How to avoid job search burn-out while hunting for your next job

    • 27 May 2014

    Finding a job isn't easy. This guide is to help you organise your job hunt and includes some often forgotten tips which we hope will help you get that next job.

  • Start your job search

    How to start your job search while still employed?

    • 17 Jan 2014
    • James Stacey

    Top tips to help you start your search for a new job - Career Advice from FM World Jobs