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Make the most of an Informational Interview
An informational interview is a straightforward question-and-answer dialogue between someone searching for a job and someone who works in a specific career or industry that interests them.
CV Advice
CV Tips – 10 questions answered
Looking for CV tips? Have you felt confused about what to include and how to make it look professional? See our latest article...
Free infographic CV template
What is an infographic CV? An infographic CV is a dynamic visual representation of your work history, showcasing your...>
Interview Tips
Prepare for all stages of the interview process
The interview process used to be slightly shorter in the past. Nowadays, you may be asked to attend a few rounds before your employer offers you the job. In this article, I shall give you some guidance on how to present yourself well at your next face-to-face interview and help you to receive an exciting job offer.
How can you improve your online presence to be a suitable job candidate?
In the following article, I have collated some tips on how to improve your online presence by making your LinkedIn profile more professional and coming across well on other social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.
Career Development
Make the most of an Informational Interview
An informational interview is a straightforward question-and-answer dialogue between someone searching for a job and someone who works in a specific career or industry that interests them.
Ten planning tips to start the semester off right
In the first week of every semester, I reserve a day to clear the decks and set myself up for success. In fact, I have developed a checklist for everything that I need to do at the beginning of every semester (and have updated this semester's start task list over time).
Resources
Toxicology Research jobs profile
Toxicology Research jobs involve studying the harmful effects that new medicines, chemicals and products can potentially have on human health.
Pharmacy Research Jobs profile
Pharmacy researchers study the design, usage and delivery of drugs and medicines in a university laboratory. Their research plays an important role in driving the pharmaceutical industry and informing public health strategy.
Studentship Advice
Time management tools for PhD students
Dealing with stress is a natural part of completing a PhD. There are lots of deadlines to meet and...>
Could you do a PhD?
Have you been thinking about completing a PhD? Have you got lots of questions but you are not sure who to ask? In the following article, I have highlighted some PhD facts you always wanted to know but were afraid to ask.
Country Profiles
China Country Profile
At just under 10 million square kilometres, China is the second-biggest country in the world by land area. In the times of the ancient dynasties, China was a leader in culture and science...
Germany Country Profile
Consisting of 16 states governed as a federal democracy, Germany sits at the centre of Europe and its influence on the region is keenly felt both economically and politically...