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Practical advice for graduates starting out, professionals on the move, and businesses looking to hire well. Written by the Bridgewater team.
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Mastering Time Management in Your First Graduate Job
Starting your first graduate job is a huge milestone – congratulations! It marks the beginning of your professional journey and brings with it exciting challenges, new responsibilities, and a steep learning curve. One of the…
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Powerful Action Words That Will Make Your CV Stand Out
Using powerful verbs when writing your CV will help you to show off your skills and achievements. However, there are certain verbs that hiring managers encounter over and over again which causes them to lose their impact: I led… I managed… I handled… I was responsible for… If you want to stand out from your…
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What to Do If You’re Ghosted by Prospective Employers
When it comes to conducting your graduate job search, you’re most likely going to have to apply for quite a few roles before you are successful. It will take time and there will be frustrations along the way, but by staying positive, making improvements and being persistent, you will secure a graduate job. Here are…
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Making the Most of Growth in the Ventilation Sector
As we strive to boost energy efficiency and lower carbon emissions, our buildings have become increasingly airtight. As a result, the need for proactive ventilation is greater than ever. With the ventilation sector seeing significant growth (in fact, many electricians are looking to move into it), it’s important for wholesalers and their customers to know…
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Dimmer Switches: Turning Up Energy Savings & Environmental Benefits
The UK government has committed to achieving a carbon-neutral economy by 2050. While new and innovative technologies will likely be introduced to help hit this target, there is already plenty of existing tech that we are not currently maximising. A prime example of this is the dimmer switch, a relatively simple device that undoubtedly helps…
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3 Reasons Why You’re Failing at Interviews
It can be extremely frustrating when you have perfected your CV, spent time applying for roles, get invited to an interview and then receive a rejection. Falling at the final hurdle can be disheartening, however, the good news is with a few tweaks to your interview technique you will be able to get the job…
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8 Reasons Why Hiring a Graduate is Good for Your Business
Are you looking to grow your team? Taking on a new graduate may be a great move for your business. There are plenty of graduates out there who are competing for jobs after university. If you’re considering whether hiring graduates is the right route for you, we may be able to convince you. Read on…
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5 Questions You Should Never Ask in a Job Interview
Asking some questions of your own in a job interview is an excellent way to demonstrate your enthusiasm and desire to join the company. It’s also the perfect opportunity for you to assess whether the role is right for you. However, while asking questions is good, asking the wrong questions could jeopardise your chances of…
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How to Avoid an Existential Crisis After Graduation
Graduating from university is a bittersweet milestone in your life. You’ve achieved your degree and no longer have to slave over essays and revision. You may feel a little like this: However, when summer ends and you realise you have nothing to go back to in September, the panic can set in. You have…
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The Importance of Inductions for Your New Graduate Hires
We’ve all experienced first-day nerves but sometimes we forget what it feels like to come into a new environment. For new graduate hires who are just getting started with their career after university, starting a new job can be nerve-wracking and overwhelming. However, not all employers have an induction in place for graduates and this…