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Have you ever considered writing a blog to support your job search and career goals?

A blog can act as the interview before and after the interview, allowing you to set out your stall at leisure and position yourself as a must-hire candidate. Writing a blog can develop your reputation as a subject matter expert, and as a candidate with true interest and motivation in your desired field. It's truly worth the effort.

A blog can be a powerful differentiator, helping you stand out from the crowd. As Wayne Dyer said, "It's never crowded along the extra mile", and this is especially true in relation to blogging.

This podcast outlines the benefits of blogging for jobseekers, how to blog, what to blog about, and tips to ace your new blog.

When it comes to applying for a role, you are very likely to email your application. If you do, you’ll need to write a cover email, attaching relevant documents, such as your CV and cover letter. Faced with this final hurdle before you hit the send button, you may ask yourself:

• What should I actually write in my cover email?
• Should the content of my cover email duplicate my cover letter and, if so, should I still attach my cover letter?
• How can I make the most of this opportunity and make a positive first impression?

This podcast has the answers!

Are you thinking that a personal website is beyond your reach? A step too far? Too time-consuming, too costly, too technical?

Think again.

This week's podcast explains the benefits of a personal website and how to go about creating one.

In this week's podcast, I share five online tools to support and enhance your job search. They are:

• PhotoFeeler
• Dropbox
• Google Alerts
• WiseStamp
• Canva / PicMonkey

How do you know if your CV is good or not? This week's podcast examines five sources of CV feedback.