The extraordinary demands placed on professionals today by organisations and the need to juggle these with personal priorities means that your focus as a professional may become limited to purely "getting the job done". There is little scope for considering the ideal of enjoying what you do during the working part of your life and looking at the steps that might be needed to create this.

At CMHR we are committed to partnering with you on your career journey. Here are a few tips and methods to assist you in getting the best from your career planning and interviews:-

• Resume tips

  There are many ideas regarding how to create a résumé, what to put in it, what works and what does not. Listening to friends, colleagues and specialists can all be helpful, but the final analysis can leave you with a sense of confusion due to contradictory ideas. The aim of this document is to clarify such issues and give you a framework to assist you in developing a résumé that is commercially orientated and has high “market acceptance”.

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• How to handle an interview

  The key to a successful interview is research and preparation. Find out about the history, performance and structure of the organisation you are interviewing with. You will almost certainly be asked, “Why do you want to work here, and what do you know about us?” Find out as much as you can about the company’s market, their products, how they operate, their culture and their size. It may also be useful to find out about the background of the interviewer and how they fit into the organisation.

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• How to handle Psychometric Appraisals

  Undertaking Psychological Assessments can be daunting for many people. The key is to ensure that you’re not being distracted when answering the questions; don’t take too long to think about answers in the timed tests; be honest; and try and complete all the questions in the time allotted.

  Remember the test results are only one part of the selection decision-making process. Always take the opportunity to get feedback, even if you’re unsuccessful. It can be invaluable in assisting you with your own career development.