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.
Jobseeking and Interview Tips
10 Video Interview Tips: How to impress in a video interview
Even post-pandemic many candidates are offered a video interview as an option. The advantages to both employer and candidate are clear – no travel time or expenses and the ability to apply for jobs globally are just a few of the clear benefits. Whether through Skype or Facetime, Microsoft Teams…>
How to Prepare for your Teams Job Interview
Meeting a panel via Teams is somewhat different from doing so in person, but it does not have to be a difficult challenge. Despite the differences between in-person and online interviews, your goals are the same — to set yourself apart from other candidates and secure the desired position. Below is a collection of tips and techniques to ensure your online interview success.
Job Search Tips in a Post-COVID World
Would you like to apply for a promotion and set yourself up for success in the post-Covid world? In the following article, we have cherry-picked some job search tips.
Getting your post-PhD job during COVID-19
Which jobs can you apply for post-PhD? We learn how COVID-19 changed the mechanics and tools in this process, but not your employability and impact.
Your Digital Footprint and How to Audit it
With a digital footprint audit, you gain complete insight into what information is in the digital domain about you. You can assess what prospective employers will see and discover. You can take steps to mitigate any negative effects. A personal digital audit is how you do this.
Gaining New Skills And Knowledge During Lockdown
Recruiters are still sifting through applications and CVs during the lockdown, so now is a really good time to learn new skills to give your job application or CV some extra sparkle. We’re not talking about teaching yourself how to turn out the perfect soufflé or learn to tango (although…>
Completing a Job Application
The prospect of completing a job application can be quite daunting at the best of times, and more so if you haven’t done one for a while or if you have several to do in a short space of time. This article provides some practical tips about getting started and moving through this process.
How to Ace an Online Job Interview
Even though many of us are stuck at home, there’s no need to stop applying for academic or professional roles. Recruiters are still advertising jobs and shortlisting candidates for interview. It may feel like the world has stopped turning during these worrying times. However, recruiters always need the right people…>