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Advice for Graduates
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“I’ve just finished uni and don’t have a clue what I want to do!” – Sound familiar?
Finishing university can be both an exciting and daunting time, as graduates head out into the big wide world and embark on their careers. A lot of graduates, however, find themselves in a position where they just don’t really know what they want their next step to be. If this sounds like you, then here…
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6 Great Questions to Ask in an Interview
You are preparing for a job interview: You’ve researched the company, thought about the kinds of questions you might be asked and envisioned the great answers that you’re going to give. But while concentrating on what questions will be asked of you, it is all too easy to forget to prepare some questions that you…
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What Your Body Language Says About You
When at work or attending interviews, we always think carefully and consciously about what we are saying. However, what many people don’t realise is that the majority of our daily communication is non-verbal. In fact, in many instances, your subconscious body language is doing much of the talking, making an impression on others and betraying…
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What All Graduates Should be Looking for in their First Career Opportunity
Making it to the end of university and achieving your degree is a great feeling and something to celebrate. However, deciding what comes next is a new challenge that many graduates find daunting. As you enter the real world of work, there are hundreds of different industries, locations and graduate opportunities to choose from. No…
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What to Do About Graduating With a 2.2 Degree
It’s widely considered by graduates that a 2.2 classification means that your entire university degree has been a massive waste of time and money. Receiving the 2.2 “grade of doom” can feel like all the doors to great graduate careers are closing in your face. But this really isn’t the case and if you’re in…
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5 Ways You Should Optimise Your LinkedIn Profile for Job Opportunities
If you’re looking for a job or are open to hearing about potential opportunities, you should ensure that your LinkedIn is optimised to grab the attention of recruiters. The Undercover Recruiter reports that 97% of all HR and staffing professionals use LinkedIn in their recruiting efforts. This gives job seekers and professionals an excellent chance…
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5 Tips for Creating an Impeccable Graduate CV and Cover Letter
When searching for graduate jobs, you know that your CV is the first chance you have to make a great impression on employers. Your cover letter is an opportunity to expand on this and to explain briefly why you are a good fit for the role. Together, these two documents are crucial in getting you…
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6 Crucial Skills for Working Remotely
New guidance released by the government this week is encouraging those that can to work from home in the coming months. Working remotely undoubtedly has its benefits. Workers have more flexibility, save time on their commute and can achieve a better work-life balance. With remote working being here to stay, there’s a specific skill set…
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How to Improve Your CV When You Can’t Get Work Experience
Finding work experience or a graduate job after university has always been a challenge, but it’s even harder in the middle of a pandemic. Unfortunately, many employers are having to cancel work experience opportunities and are assessing their graduate recruitment strategy as a result of Covid-19. While there are fewer opportunities for new graduates at…
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6 Personal Details That Have No Place on Your CV
When applying for roles, it’s important to have an effective CV that stands out from the crowd. You’ll want to create a CV that shows off your personality, skills and experience. However, when not put together in the correct way, CVs can slip into oversharing territory which will get employers’ attention for all the wrong…