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….>
Jobseeking and Interview Tips
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!
How to work with a recruiter or hiring manager
What is a recruiter? Whether you’re on the lookout for your next opportunity in a similar field, or you’re a career changer, working with a recruiter can be a real advantage when enhancing your job search. Recruiters are professionals who match individuals with positions, acting as the middle party between…>
Applying for jobs? Top tips to keep track
Are you applying for jobs? Do you sometimes struggle to keep track of multiple applications? Often, you could wait for weeks and months before learning about whether you have been invited for an interview. Keeping notes of your applications is important. Recruiters may call you up and expect you to…>
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.
How to deal with stress when changing jobs
Changing jobs usually generates mixed emotions. The typical thing is to feel positive emotions, such as the excitement of beginning something new and the ambition of reaching satisfactory professional achievements.
How to find your first graduate job
In this article we have focused on tips to help you find your first graduate job: In 2019-20, UK universities awarded 761,215 qualifications. Based on statistics, undergraduate qualifications made up approximately 60% of these while close to 40% were postgraduate degrees.