Category: Advice For Graduates

Graduates Beware of Hoax Hirers

Aug 8, 2016Advice For Graduates0
Last week The Mirror reported that job seekers were being targeted by fraudsters who were ripping them off with fake criminal background checks.…

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Our Graduate Opportunities: Your Fast-Track to Success

Apr 6, 2016Advice For Graduates, Bridgewater UK, Videos0
As final exams and graduation quickly approach, it's that time of year again; many soon-to-be graduates are on the hunt for what may…

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Why Graduates Need to Develop Emotional Intelligence

Mar 14, 2016Advice For Graduates, Career Advice0
What is emotional intelligence? Emotional intelligence (EI) is a relatively new theory which was first coined in 1964 by Michael Beldoch, but it…

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Attitude Can Make or Break Your Success

Mar 1, 2016Advice For Graduates, Career Advice, Career Progression, Job Search and Interviews, Management and Leadership, Professional Development0
We all want success, right? Being able to monitor attitude is a vital step that we can all take towards reaching our full…

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Graduates: The Importance of Commercial Awareness

Feb 29, 2016Advice For Graduates0
“Must be commercially aware” is a requirement that seems to be popping up on job adverts more and more often. You're not entirely…

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How to Use LinkedIn: The Ultimate Guide

Feb 10, 2016Advice For Graduates, Career Advice, Career Progression0
*Ping!* There’s yet another email telling you one of your friends or colleagues has joined LinkedIn. For a lot of LinkedIn ‘newbies’, this…

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How your Degree will Help you in the Workplace

Feb 4, 2016Advice For Graduates0
Anyone who's been to university remembers the mixture of excitement and panic that surrounded the application process. The mountainous pile of prospectuses, the…

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Graduate Schemes vs. Graduate Jobs – Which is right for you?

Feb 2, 2016Advice For Graduates, Career Advice0
It’s that time of year - when thousands of students across the country are nearing the end of their degrees and asking themselves…

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How to Create a Great Graduate CV

Feb 1, 2016Advice For Graduates, Job Search and Interviews0
Creating a great graduate CV is often the first step in any graduate's job hunt. Your CV is crucial in securing you an…

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What Your Hobbies Say About You

Oct 28, 2015Advice For Graduates, Job Search and Interviews0
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The 'About Me' or 'Hobbies and Interests' sections on a job application seem innocent enough, don't they? Think again. What you include in…

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Can You Improve Your LinkedIn Profile?

Oct 2, 2015Advice For Graduates, Job Search and Interviews, Professional Development0
The vast majority of professionals now have a presence on LinkedIn and those that don't could be missing out on an extremely valuable…

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Why Job Seekers Need to be More Visible on Social Media

Sep 28, 2015Advice For Graduates, Job Search and Interviews0
Job seekers are often reminded about how damaging their social media can be. When you apply for a job employers and recruiters will…

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Is Recruitment the Career for You?

Sep 9, 2015Advice For Graduates0
A career in recruitment does not often appear at the top of many graduates' dream job list. It is not a career that…

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How to Pick Your Graduate Career

Sep 7, 2015Advice For Graduates0
Choosing which career path you want to take after completing your degree can be challenging and daunting. If you don't even know where…

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The Power of Planning in 5 Steps

Jul 16, 2015Advice For Graduates, Professional Development0
Did you know that happy people can be as much as 31% more productive than their downcast counterparts? Planning your day effectively will…

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How Recruitment Companies Can Help You Find a Job

Jul 9, 2015Advice For Graduates, Job Search and Interviews0
The majority of employers do not have in-house HR teams that can manage the company's recruitment because hiring new staff is a BIG…

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Graduate Salaries – What’s Really Important

Jun 30, 2015Advice For Graduates0
When graduates begin their job search one thing that many are unsure about, but still believe is a hugely influential factor in the…

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What Employers Want You To Do At Interview

Jun 29, 2015Advice For Graduates, Job Search and Interviews0
A question that we get time and time again from our candidates is about what our clients are looking for at interview. We…

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What To Do With Your Degree – Working In A Commercial Environment

Jun 26, 2015Advice For Graduates0
Many graduates leave university feeling a little unsure about what it is that they want to do. There's a lot of options to…

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What To Do After Accepting a Job Offer

Jun 26, 2015Advice For Graduates, Job Search and Interviews0
So you've got a job offer, congratulations! After sharing your good news with family, friends and maybe your entire social network you can…

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