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Graduates: Is Your Workplace Giving You Enough Training and Development Opportunities?
After finishing university, graduates are looking for roles that offer them good training, opportunities to progress, a suitable company culture and a decent salary. Your first graduate role is important as it should enable you to lay the foundations of your career and build a valuable skill-set. There’s plenty to learn when you enter the…
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What to Do if You’re Struggling at Work
Are you feeling overwhelmed at work? Are you struggling to motivate yourself? Do you feel miserable? When we’re having a tough time at work we are unable to perform well and negativity often seeps into our personal lives too. But what can you do about it? Figure out why you are feeling this way The…
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How to Talk About your Gap Year or Travelling in a Job Interview
Nowadays, gap years are more popular than ever, with many opting to take them not just before, but also after their studies. Taking a gap year and/or going travelling can help to shape you as an individual, giving you life experiences that you wouldn’t ordinarily gain in the workplace. As such, knowing how to talk…
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Where to Look for Graduate Jobs
When it comes to looking for your first graduate job after university, it can be difficult to know where to start. There are thousands of grad roles out there, but the difficult part is finding the ones that are the right fit for you. If you’re just getting started with your graduate job hunt and…
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What to Take to a Job Interview
Congratulations! You’ve got yourself a job interview. This means the company thinks you have what it takes to do the job, so allow yourself some time for a mini celebration. All done? Ok, it’s now time to ace the next step: the interview. Interviews can be a daunting process, but by planning ahead, dressing appropriately…
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The Ultimate List of Weaknesses You Can Talk About in an Interview
When attending a job interview, it’s important to be ready for that weaknesses question. If you’re struggling to come up with an answer, then our ultimate list of weaknesses should be able to help! The weaknesses question is one of the most common job interview questions that is asked, and one that candidates often struggle…
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How to Answer the Most Common Interview Questions
Wouldn’t it be helpful if you had a list of all the questions an interviewer is going to ask you before you attend the interview itself? That way, you can have all of your fantastic answers prepared and will be able to go in feeling confident and ready to knock their socks off. Unfortunately, you…
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How to Write Your Job Offer Acceptance Email
Congratulations, you’ve received a job offer! Now all you have to do is accept it and then you can look forward to starting with your new employer. If you’re unsure about what you should include in your job offer acceptance email, take a look at our tips. Your acceptance email should include the following You…
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13 Ultimate LinkedIn Profile Tips for Job Seekers
When it comes to looking for a new job your LinkedIn profile can work wonders! Sure, it’s great to have a fantastic profile all year round (you never know when a recruiter may come calling with your dream job), but if you’re just getting started with your job search, it’s the perfect time to review…
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8 Business Etiquette Rules That Should Never Be Broken
Business etiquette can have a big impact on the success of your career. The business world is all about working with people and therefore, making the right impression and building strong business relationships is crucial. Professional behaviour today is thankfully not as stuffy as it used to be. However, this isn’t to say that business…