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. The article below explores some…>
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Building resilience as an employee | Webinar summary and recording
‘Building Resilience as an Employee’ Webinar summary and recording In a turbulent job market, resilience has become critical. It’s also become a ‘trait’ that recruiters and hiring managers are increasingly asking for. jobs.ac.uk have teamed up with Dr Suzanne Ross to bring you a webinar on ‘Building Resilience as an Employee’. You can now view…>
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 to approach the day. My…>
How to make your FE CV more professional
Writing a FE CV can be a time consuming and challenging process. A carefully written CV can help you receive interview invitations and a brilliant job. However, even a small spelling mistake on your CV may lead to your application being ignored. In the below article, I have highlighted some key tips to help those…>
What is a cover letter when applying for jobs in FE?
A cover letter is a document that accompanies your CV when applying for jobs. It serves as a personal introduction and supports your application. A cover letter for FE is essential as it allows you to explain to an employer why you are the best candidate for the job by emphasising appropriate skills and experience….>
The Turing scheme
What is the scheme? According to the UK Government’s website, ‘the Turing Scheme offers education providers the opportunity to apply for funding to support their students with study and work placements around the world.’ The scheme was announced by the UK government in December 2020. Through the scheme, education providers can enable their students to…>
How to write a brilliant CV
Are you looking to write a further education CV? Have you ever struggled to write a further education CV? Have you spent hours trying to review your CV and felt confused? The following article will help you to create a successful CV and save you time in the process. What mistakes should I avoid? Think…>
Five Top Tips for Writing a Personal Statement
jobs.ac.uk have put together this article, to help you write and update your personal statement tailored towards a further education career. What is a personal statement? Many people confuse the personal statement with the cover letter. The personal statement or profile (in other words) is part of your CV and summarises your key skills and…>
How to prepare for a job interview
Get Interview Ready! Chris Webb outlines the steps FE professionals can take to feel more prepared for job interviews and practical tips for enhancing interview success. We’ve all been there – the nervous excitement (or sometimes just nerves!), the anticipation of what might come up, the creeping sense that you might have forgotten something important…>
How to shape your first CV
If you are a recent graduate looking to secure your first graduate role, producing a stand-out CV is essential. Despite employers using a range of methods later in the recruitment process, CVs are still fairly common practice as part of their initial application process. With this in mind, we’ve identified some key considerations for you…>