WIN FANTASTIC VIP TICKETS TO THE ROCKNESS MUSIC FESTIVAL WITH MONSTER
The RockNess Music Festival is just around the corner - taking place on the 10th, 11th and 12th June. The venue is Dores near Inverness, and we’re giving you the chance to win one of three pairs of VIP tickets to see this fantastic music event in style.
Your VIP tickets give you luxury camping accommodation, friendly staff and clean loos, plus free travel too - all with the compliments of Monster.co.uk.
Monster is also sponsoring the signings tent this year, where you can get up close and personal to the people behind the records. Just become a Monster Facebook fan or Twitter follower to receive all the exclusive backstage news and signing timings.
Top Tips from Monster.co.uk
We've teamed up with the world's biggest job site to give you all the tools you need to answer questions such as how to include your Gap Year on your CV, how to prepare for a job interview and how to create the perfect CV.
Read on to discover all you need to know!
CV hints & tips
The first step to searching for the perfect job is to update your CV. You've got the content - now let Monster help you out with the structure. The most perfect of candidates could be overlooked with a dodgy CV. So check out our advice now in the form of this nifty little eBook. And steal our tip-top ideas with these fabulous and free CV templates
When you've found the job you want to apply for, it's time for that all important covering letter.... check out advice here.
Make your gap trip work for you
A Gap Year should be fun, as well as a really useful learning experience, but you also need to think about how your gap year could – and should – enhance your career prospects once you start looking for work.
This article contains some great pointers and ideas to get you thinking about how your trip of a lifetime can maximise your employment opportunities once you return. So whether you're about to head off on a trip, or have just returned, this should be really useful for you.
Find out how to include your Gap Year on your CV to full advantage.
A Gap Year should be fun, as well as a really useful learning experience, but you also need to think about how your gap year could – and should – enhance your career prospects once you start looking for work. This article contains some great pointers and ideas to get you thinking about how your trip of a lifetime can maximise your employment opportunities once you return. So whether you're about to head off on a trip, or have just returned, this should be really useful for you.
Find out how to include your Gap Year on your CV to full advantage.
Finding work - FAQs
Which way now? Let Monster guide you.
Whether you've come just got back from travelling and are looking to get your career in action, or are looking for temporary work to build up some funds for your next adventure, finding the perfect role to suit your needs at any given time can be tricky and very frustrating!
Which way now? Let Monster guide you.Whether you've come just got back from travelling and are looking to get your career in action, or are looking for temporary work to build up some funds for your next adventure, finding the perfect role to suit your needs at any given time can be tricky and very frustrating!
Luckily Monster have come to the rescue with this handy job-search advice, answering all the frequently asked questions. How do you go about returning to work after a career break? How can you stay motivated whilst you're looking for work? How do you get headhunted? Look no further for the answers, and check out planning advice from Monster.co.uk right here. Check out your career options, or get your nose into the Graduate Job Search Guide eBook.
Face to face with your interview
So... tell me about yourself. If this question has you breaking into a light sweat (or even if it doesn't) then look no further. Monster's tips for the perfect interview are straight forward, straight talking and easy to put into practise.
Fail to plan, plan to fail as they say. Even if you've got the experience and enough enthusiasm to rival the energizer bunny, you could easily fall down on some common hurdles. Check out this advice from Monster to make sure you've got all the ammo you need and how to go about getting it! This article contains everything you need to know about interviews from confidence tips to making sure you've got the basics covered and even what to talk about - and what to avoid! Learn the essentials of preparing for a job interview, and when you've polished up those skills, test yourself by taking a virtual job interview. Plus - don't miss our top top 5 interview tips.
