Category: Job Search and Interviews

Make it Personal: Why You Should Tailor Every Job Application

Aug 5, 2016Career Advice, Job Search and Interviews0
Job hunting can take a while – you need to navigate your way through hundreds of adverts and send out A LOT of…

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Reading Between the Lines: Analysing Job Ads to Boost Your Application

Aug 5, 2016Career Advice, Job Search and Interviews0
We all have our own little ways of doing things. The jury will always be out on whether it's milk before water or…

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Researching Skills: Why They’re Important in Every Career

Jul 26, 2016Career Advice, Career Progression, Job Search and Interviews0
How you use your researching skills at work does depend on your role, but there's one thing for sure, you need them! Your…

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6 Things Employers Want to See on Your CV

Jul 18, 2016Career Advice, Job Search and Interviews0
Do you want to impress employers with an awesome CV that ticks all of the boxes? Then make sure it has these 6…

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Interview Practice: Can You Ace This Interview?

Jul 12, 2016Career Advice, Job Search and Interviews0
Have you got an interview coming up? Get some interview practice in by tackling the quiz below. See if you can impress our…

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Researching Companies: How to Make Sure You Know Your Stuff

Jul 8, 2016Career Advice, Job Search and Interviews0
Dan Partington is one of our Senior Recruitment Consultants within the Bridgewater Graduates Division. Part of his role includes coaching our candidates through…

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Bridgewater Experts: How to Communicate Professionally Throughout Your Job Hunt

Jul 7, 2016Career Advice, Job Search and Interviews0
Melissa Jones, one of our Business Coordinators here at Bridgewater, is a pro when it comes to communication. Here she offers her advice…

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Psychometric Tests: 5 Things You Need to Do

Jun 29, 2016Career Advice, Job Search and Interviews0
With the job market constantly changing and becoming more and more competitive, employers are always coming up with new ways to make sure…

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Keep Calm and Carry On Applying: Why the Job Hunt Isn’t So Scary

Jun 23, 2016Career Advice, Job Search and Interviews0
It's time to look for a new job – how are you feeling? Nervous? Daunted? Lacking confidence? It's only natural to feel a…

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Get Back into the Job Hunt Game

Jun 23, 2016Career Advice, Job Search and Interviews0
For whatever reason, some of us feel a little rusty when it comes to looking for and securing a new job. Perhaps you…

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The Awkward Business of Getting Time Off Work for Interviews

Jun 1, 2016Career Advice, Job Search and Interviews0
Job hunting while you're still employed in your current role isn't the easiest of tasks. Sneaking away on your lunch break to check…

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The Secret to Building Rapport with Your Interviewer

Apr 13, 2016Career Advice, Job Search and Interviews0
“Rapport is power.” - Tony Robbins Have you ever met someone and felt a certain connection or click right away? You quickly come…

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CV Formatting Faux Pas: What to Avoid

Mar 16, 2016Career Advice, Job Search and Interviews0
Are you embarking on a new career path? Has that amazing promotion finally become available at work? Or are you simply looking for…

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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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Connecting on LinkedIn: The Unwritten Rules

Feb 9, 2016Career Advice, Career Progression, Job Search and Interviews, Professional Development0
We all know that LinkedIn is the go-to site for managing and growing our professional networks. With more than 390 million members, there's…

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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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How to Put your Best Foot Forward in your New Job

Dec 16, 2015Career Progression, Job Search and Interviews0
So, you had the interview, followed our top tips and you got the job – great! You obviously made a good first impression with…

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Interviews: Make them Remember You

Nov 10, 2015Job Search and Interviews0
How long does it take to make a first impression? Just one-tenth of a second. When you are looking for a new job…

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How to Turn Down a Job Offer

Nov 5, 2015Career Progression, Job Search and Interviews0
Look at you, high-flyer! After what felt like an eternity of CVs, applications, situational tests, competency questions and interviews, you've found yourself in…

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How to Assess Your Job Offer

Nov 4, 2015Job Search and Interviews, Professional Development0
Well done! All your hard work job hunting has paid off and you now have an offer, but are you going to accept…

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