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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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Don’t Know What to Do After University? Here are Some Options
When you don’t know what to do after university your looming graduation can be a daunting prospect. Big life changes are coming, you can’t rely on your student loan anymore and your decisions are important. However, the good news is you have plenty of options to choose from. What to do after university Get a…
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How to Build Lasting Business Relationships: 8 Pro Tips
What do you think of when you hear the word ‘relationship’? No, we’re not talking about romantic walks by the sea or swiping through dating apps. Everyone you encounter in your working life has some sort of relationship with you. Nurturing these connections could pay off big time in the future, so every professional will…
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Why You Shouldn’t Take a Gap Year
Gap years – they seem to be on the agenda for many 20-somethings who are fresh out of university and ready to experience the world. But are they always a good idea? It’s worth considering why you shouldn’t take a gap year as well as why you should. Sure, gap years can be great! They’re…
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How to Find a Job After University: Are You Ready for the Graduate Job Hunt?
After uni, a lot of graduates dive head first into the job hunt. It’s understandable to want to secure employment as soon as possible before the post-uni existential dread kicks in. However, grads, first you need to stop and take a deep breath. There is no golden rule that will tell you how to find…
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How to Know When You Need a New Job
When was the last time you took a step back and really reflected on your current job? It’s all too easy for us to get wrapped up in a daily routine and more often than not we don’t even consider changing jobs until we either get to the point where we really can’t stand working…
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Time to Reflect: Where is Your Career Heading?
Your career is a huge part of your life so you need to make sure that you are managing it effectively. To a certain extent, our careers naturally evolve and develop as we increase our skill-set and take new opportunities. However, as time flies and we settle into a daily routine it is also very…
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Working for a Large Company vs. Working for a Small Company: The Pros and Cons
When you’re planning your next career move, there are lots of things you need to weigh up: the industry, your salary expectations, what role you want and, of course, the type of company you’d like to work for. Deciding whether or not a company is right for you may involve more aspects than you think…
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A Counter Offer from Your Current Employer: Should You Stay or Should You Go?
You know when you’re good at what you do. It’s nothing to do with being cocky or big-headed, if you bring noticeable results, drive and passion to a job, it’s pretty hard to ignore. Employers will see this, too, when you’re job hunting. Before you know it, the time will come to hand in your…
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Graduate Sales Jobs: Decoding the Good from the Bad
A career in sales could offer you everything you want from a graduate job. Competitive salaries, perks and bonuses, daily challenges and the opportunity to work in an industry that interests you. Graduate sales jobs are fantastic for driven and ambitious grads who enjoy a challenge, have great communication skills and are money-motivated. The right…