Have you ever used AI for making job applications? Have you been able to create successful applications? More and more candidates use AI when applying for jobs. In the following article, we shall explore how to take advantage of AI tools and make well-written applications. What are the benefits of…>
Jobseeking and Interview Tips
How do I write a supporting statement for my application?
What is a supporting statement? Increasingly job application processes require candidates to complete a section which can outline both their motivation to apply and their suitability for the role. This might appear as an open text box on an online application form where you can populate your response to a…>
PhD interview questions
If you are here because you were offered a PhD interview, congratulations! This interview is your opportunity to show you are the perfect fit for the programme. This article can help you prepare to answer common PhD interview questions. What to expect in your PhD interview PhD application requirements vary…>
What’s the best way to get a job in the UK?
Searching for a job in the United Kingdom might seem overwhelming when first getting started, but we have put together this short guide to help you with your applications. The first step will be to consider what area of work you are interested in – what sector or industry most…>
How to deal with difficult interview questions
Got an interview and wondering how to deal with difficult interview questions? You can prepare for a standard interview, however, the interviewer may have some unexpected and difficult interview questions for you. In the below article, we shall explore how to prepare for unusual questions which at first may come…>
How to Ace Your Interview Presentation
Top Tips on How to Ace Your Interview Presentation “It usually takes me more than three weeks to prepare a good impromptu speech.” – Mark Twain Mark Twain’s words couldn’t be more fitting when it comes to interview presentations. Even the most natural and effortless presentations often come from meticulous…>
How to follow up on job applications
Have you ever wondered if following up on job applications is necessary? Who do you email? When do you email? What do you say to find out how your application is going? When you apply for jobs, knowing how and when to follow up on your applications can be tricky….>
How to Navigate Career Fairs
A guide to make the most out of your experience Sipping my morning coffee, scanning through my mail and messages in my home office, I smiled while reading a LinkedIn message from a mentee informing me of a career fair their university is hosting, and asking for the best ways…>
Top 10 questions to ask at a job interview
Deciding on questions to ask the interviewer can be one of the most stressful parts of the interview process. Often candidates hurry through this part, relieved to have the interview over as quickly as possible. Others ‘go through the motions’ by asking unoriginal questions to fill the time. Asking intelligent…>
Exit interview tips
Have you been invited to an exit interview after resigning? Find out how to get the best out of the interview and handle tricky questions!