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Mastering Behavioural Interviews: Techniques for Assessing Cultural Fit
Recruiting the right talent has always been crucial to the success of any business. While technical skills and experience are essential, they are not always the best predictors of whether a candidate will thrive within…
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Top 100 Graduate Employers: The Real Truth
Every year The Times publishes their Top 100 Graduate Employers Guide. Their 2016-2017 guide comes as a result of interviewing over 18,000 final year students and asking them “Which employer do you think offers the best opportunities for graduates?”. The list boasts that these are the most sought-after and prestigious graduate employers. We’ll give them…
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Enterprise Skills: What Are They and Do You Have Them?
Enterprise skills are sought after by employers and yet many candidates overlook their importance and fail to talk about them during their job interviews. What does enterprising mean? The definition of enterprising is “having or showing initiative and resourcefulness”. It’s all about being able to spot opportunities and then make the most of them. Any…
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What is a Profit Share Scheme and Why it is Better than Commission?
Depending on your line of work, your salary may be supplemented by commission, an added monetary bonus that is paid to you based and dependent on your performance for that month, trading period or quarter. This is particularly common within sales-focused roles, meaning that tough targets and focus on selling are key to ensure earning…
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What to Do After Graduation If You Didn’t Get on a Graduate Scheme
Graduation season is nearly upon us! Soon, thousands of students up and down the country will be donning their caps and gowns after years of hard work. Finally graduating is certainly a cause for celebration. However, for many, the idea of officially finishing university can be a daunting thought. Many fresh grads will have a…
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What to do if you’re Late for an Interview
A job interview is your chance to shine, so it’s fair to say you’re not going to get off on the right foot if you rock up 20 minutes late. However, hold-ups happen at the worst possible times. That’s why we’ve crafted a guide on how to ace your job interview even if you’re stuck…
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Looking for 2.2 Degree Graduate Jobs? Everything You Need to Know
Uni is tough, there’s no doubt about that. It’s easy to be thrown off your stride by a bad day, a lecturer who always grades harshly or an impossible essay question in an exam. Everyone wants to do the best they can, so 1st and 2.1 grades are highly coveted. Not just for the sense…
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Finding the Balance: Job Hunting While Employed
Thanks to online job boards and sites, you can now apply for jobs with just one click. However, that doesn’t mean that looking for a new job is easy. Finding a role that you meet the requirements for and that is of interest to you is hard enough. Add in a full-time job and things…
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Business Terminology: Key Terms and Definitions You Need to Know
Gross profit, margin, markup, net profit, overheads, revenue, turnover. There’s a lot of business terminology that we regularly hear, but aren’t always sure what they refer to. Many people confuse gross and net profit and other business terms, but it’s important to know exactly what you’re talking about especially when it comes to interviews. If…
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10 Areas that are Putting Recruiters Off your CV
A recent survey conducted by CV-Library has revealed the top 10 areas that are putting recruiters off your CV. Job seekers are jeopardising their career opportunities by making simple mistakes during the application process. These include the classic spelling and grammatical errors, trying to be too creative and using buzzwords. Having surveyed 200 recruiters, this…