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Assessing Potential Employers: The Questions You Should be Asking Yourself
When searching for a new job you face being assessed by numerous employers. From your CV and application through to the final interview, you are under scrutiny and need to perform at your best. When the pressure is on it’s easy to get wrapped up in trying to impress potential employers at every opportunity, in…
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8 Essential Tips to Help You Sail Through Phone Interviews
Phone interviews have become an increasingly common part of the hiring process. They offer a convenient and cost-effective way for employers and recruiters to screen candidates before inviting them for in-person interviews. However, phone interviews present unique challenges for job seekers. Without the benefits of body language and face-to-face interaction, it’s essential to prepare effectively…
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Why you should take a Gap Year
If you’re coming to the end of your university life, you may be considering what’s next. Plenty of graduates are unsure about diving straight into a full-time career and instead consider taking a gap year. There are numerous things that you can do with a gap year, whether it be travelling the world and experiencing…
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7 Compelling Reasons Why All Graduates Need to be on LinkedIn
In today’s highly competitive job market, it’s crucial for graduates to utilise every available tool to enhance their career prospects. One platform that stands out as a must-have for every graduate is LinkedIn. As the world’s largest professional networking site, LinkedIn offers unique advantages and opportunities for individuals entering the workforce. Let’s take a look…
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Are Your Graduate Salary Expectations Realistic?
There are many aspects to consider when looking for your first graduate role, but starting salaries are often considered one of the most important for new graduates. You’ve worked hard and achieved a good degree and now you want to be rewarded with a high-paying and successful career. But what can you expect to be…
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How to Prepare for Your Interview – Research
Receiving an invite to interview is exciting as you’re one step closer to landing a great opportunity. It’s important that you are fully prepared for your interview as this will allow you to feel confident and perform at your best. Taking the time to research a company plays a big part in interview preparation. Having…
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What is the Best CV Format to Use?
If you want to make a great first impression on your prospective employer then you have to nail your CV. Remember, there is plenty of competition out there and you have to stand out from the crowd if you want to be successful in your job search. So, how can you make sure that your…
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CV Tips: Is Your CV Profile Ruining Your Job Applications?
Some job application processes can feel never-ending. 4-page application forms, cover letters and situational tests – there can be a lot to do! Now, imagine putting yourself through all of that, then having your application rejected on the basis of a few lines at the top of your CV. A poor CV profile can instantly…
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8 Common CV Mistakes that you Need to Avoid
It’s surprisingly easy to make simple mistakes on your CV but once you’ve sent it off to an employer the damage is irreversible. We receive 100s of CVs every week and seem to constantly come across the same mistakes, some minor and some downright awkward. The good news is that it is very easy to…
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Should I Do a Master’s Degree? 3 Reasons You Should
A higher-level qualification equals a better job, right? It is this belief that might motivate ambitious and academically-minded individuals to take their education beyond degree level while looking forward to the prospect of a highly successful career in the future. But before you invest £10,000 in a master’s, it might be worth questioning whether the…