Archives
Advice For Graduates
-
5 Tips for Getting Your CV Noticed by Employers
In order to be successful in your job search, it’s beneficial to put yourself in the mind of employers and hiring managers. The way they perceive your CV could be the difference between you being invited to an interview or receiving a rejection email. If you have an understanding of how recruiters review CVs, you’ll…
-
Unmissable Tips for Sending Emails to Recruiters
If you’re looking for new job opportunities, then connecting with recruiters is an excellent way to find them. Many job seekers, however, are unsure about how to reach out to a recruiter. If you’re wondering where to start with emailing a recruiter, we’ve got some advice on how to write an email and present yourself…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
5 Signs You Should Leave Your Job (Sooner Rather Than Later)
Sometimes it can be difficult to know whether it’s time to move on from your job. After all, you may love the people you work with, only have a short commute, or experience many benefits that you don’t want to give up. However, in some cases, it’s best not to stay in a company if…
-
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…