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It's a toss up

Hello and welcome! This week the M word comes to you during Pancake Day (Tuesday 16th) – so grease that pan, beat those eggs and toss that pancake high up in the air (if it sticks to the IKEA spotlights, it's done). We also reveal how to write a CV that will impress someone in less than 20 seconds (it takes a bit longer to actually write it though). Next up, if you feel nervous our Virtual Interview tool is designed with mock questions and answers that you can do at home – dress code, optional. Lastly, take a look at our Job PowerSearch Tool – it's flipping marvellous.

It's the pits

The average recruiter will only spend between 20 to 30 seconds glancing at your CV, so we tell you what you really need to include in your personal statement if you want to stop your CV being read at warp speed.
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As seen on TV

If you're the nervous type, don't just rush into a real live job interview and then clam up in terror when they ask what your name is. Take part in our Virtual Job Interview and get used to answering typical questions (don't worry; we give you the answers too).
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Powerful stuff

Use Monster's PowerSearch to really beef up your job searching. The new cutting edge search technology delivers an accurate, complete and relevant service. It could be the only tool you'll ever need…
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