Category: Career Advice

Personality Tests: Everything ALL Job Hunters Need to Know About

“We need you to complete a personality test as part of your application.” It’s a sentence that can make any job hunter gulp.…

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Insider Tips: Questions to Ask at the End of an Interview

Interviews are at the heart of what we do here at Bridgewater. Every day we are interviewing and getting to know different candidates.…

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How to Make the Most of Your Final Year at University

We’re guessing that those first couple of years at university flew by and that final, all-important year has arrived far too fast. It’s…

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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…

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Dealing with Recruiters: Honesty is the Best Policy

The job hunter/recruiter relationship is a complex one. On one hand, you build a rapport with them and form a unique professional relationship.…

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Insider Tips: Our Experts Reveal their Top Interview Advice

Our Consultants meet with numerous job hopefuls for interviews on a weekly basis. They've seen it all; the good, the bad and the…

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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…

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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…

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CV Advice: Spring Clean Your CV

Spring will soon be here, which means it’s time to spruce things up a little. At this time of year, many of us…

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Insider Tips: Our Experts Reveal their Top CV Advice

Our Consultants know a thing or two about what makes a great CV. They review numerous applications on a daily basis and can…

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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…

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Top UK Job Sites: Where to Look for Jobs

When you’re looking for a new job, there’s plenty of job sites to choose from. So how do you know where to start?…

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8 Awkward Job Seeker Errors You Should Avoid

We hear from hundreds of job seekers every week and it’s great to hear from those who have put a lot of effort…

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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…

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What’s Your Degree Worth? A Guide to YOUR Graduate Salary

Years of study and debt have all led to this: it’s time to embark upon your career. It’s both an exciting and terrifying…

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CV Tips: ‘Buzz’ Words that Turn Employers Off

Job hunting is a skill, and like with any skill you can develop it. Take cooking, for instance; you may be terrible at…

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New Year’s Resolutions: Why You Need a Vision

The new year is always the perfect time for reflection. What did you achieve last year? Did you make the most of it?…

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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…

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Why You Shouldn’t Get a Graduate Job in London

Our Senior Consultant Dan Partington shares his thoughts on why London isn't always the right choice for graduates. The bright lights and big…

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Are You Too Old for a Graduate Job?

Did you graduate a few years ago? Did you start your degree a little later in life? Are you older than the usual…

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