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Promoting your work experience – Communication

In the second of this series on breaking down key skills and providing evidence of them, we look at communication. On the surface this can look easy… we all communicate in some way or other. However it is how this skill can be shown to a prospective employer in the application process that concerns us, here in this blog. We are encouraging… Continue Reading Promoting your work experience – Communication

Lots of employability skills developed through each degree

You can be confident in the knowledge that you develop many different employability skills throughout your degree, for example verbal and written communication, teamwork, IT and problem solving to name just a few. These are skills which employers value, and skills you can transfer to a work environment. Sometimes coming up with a list on your… Continue Reading Lots of employability skills developed through each degree

Promoting your work experience – Teamwork

We often meet students who talk about having had a job but ask if the skills gained are ‘irrelevant’ to want they want to go into as they are not directly related. Employers do like relevant work experience of course, but are also very interested in what you have gained though being in any type of work or volunteering. These… Continue Reading Promoting your work experience – Teamwork

Finding the hidden job market

Many graduate opportunities are advertised through a variety of channels so if you are looking for these make sure you are registered on key websites such as the Careers Service vacancy database, Prospects, Target and others related to your profession. Make sure you are setting the right preferences for what you want and remember you may need to update these from time to… Continue Reading Finding the hidden job market

It’s deadline day for some opportunities with Gradcracker

As we reported recently on this very blog, some opportunities are closing today – 31st January 2018 – on the recruitment website Gradcracker. The deadline for applying for some 61 work placements/ internships and 121 graduate opportunities with companies such as Atkins and Dyson is today. There are still some opportunities on the website and new… Continue Reading It’s deadline day for some opportunities with Gradcracker

GRADCRACKER – 380 STEM opportunities closing before the end of January

GRADCRACKER advertise graduate and work experience opportunities in STEM careers and as of today the 18th January 2018 they have 380 opportunities that close before the 31st January 2018. Act quickly so you don’t miss out … Log onto GRADCRACKER to find out more. https://www.gradcracker.com If you need help with writing a CV or an application… Continue Reading GRADCRACKER – 380 STEM opportunities closing before the end of January

Have you considered a postgraduate conversion course?

Students often think about popular career areas offering good opportunities and wonder how can they break into them when they don’t have a relevant degree. One way of doing this is a via a postgraduate conversion course and Prospects has an excellent section on these on their website. https://www.prospects.ac.uk/postgraduate-study/conversion-courses These courses are designed specifically… Continue Reading Have you considered a postgraduate conversion course?

Technology’s largest careers fair for women

Technology’s largest careers fair for women, Tomorrow’s Tech Leaders Today, returns to London on 31 January 2018 at the spectacular Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane. The free-to-attend event, organised by business-technology magazine Information Age in partnership with YOOX-Net-a-Porter, has grown in reputation as an unparalleled and exclusive opportunity for women to connect with… Continue Reading Technology’s largest careers fair for women

Are you stuck for ideas?

We often get enquiries from students and graduates unsure what to do and don’t know where to start. Even those on vocational courses can find themselves thinking I don’t really want to go into this occupation or industry now, but what else can I do ? So here are some ideas to get you thinking…… Continue Reading Are you stuck for ideas?

2017 Careers Fair….. A Retail students experience

The day started off with a briefing by our Careers Advisor, Jayson Short, who gave an informative overview of what the fair would be like and what to expect. He also gave very sound advice on how to approach employers and gave examples of questions that you could ask them. We were greeted at the… Continue Reading 2017 Careers Fair….. A Retail students experience

Getting the best deal on salary

You have applied for a job, endured the interview and then you hear the phrase ‘Congratulations you’ve got the job ‘… Excellent if you feel its the right job for you… So far so good. If it was an advertised vacancy the salary details will be published and should now be adhered to and relatively easy to agree. But what… Continue Reading Getting the best deal on salary

Be clear and ready to succeed at interview

Interviews can be nerve racking events, there is much at stake. However remember you are there because the employer is interested in offering you a job. So remind yourself of this … get ready and prepare. Here are some dos and don’ts that may help. DO Read through any information they have sent you on the… Continue Reading Be clear and ready to succeed at interview

Beware of myths when it comes to career options

When it comes to graduating and looking for a job beware of people who tell you with absolute certainly that this happens or that is the case. In my role as a Career Development Adviser (CDA) I hear students say they have been told , ‘ A graduate scheme won’t suit you because they specialise too early and can narrow your options’ or… Continue Reading Beware of myths when it comes to career options

How to show off your skills and abilities

‘Demonstrate your passion, energy, drive and commitment’ ‘ Show how you can stand out from the crowd’. ‘What are your unique selling points?’ When it comes to job descriptions there are often those requirements that employers ask for. This can involve some deep breaths and head scratching before thinking what to say in reply. How can you demonstrate such qualities in… Continue Reading How to show off your skills and abilities

Spring forward to the Spring Graduate Fair in London, 15 March

Attending a careers fair is a great way to find out who is recruiting, meet employers face to face and get feedback on your CV. Even if you can’t attend in person follow the link below to see who is attending and therefore recruiting. The Spring Graduate Fair at the University of London, sponsored by… Continue Reading Spring forward to the Spring Graduate Fair in London, 15 March

Writing a CV for a technical post?

There isn’t a huge difference between CVs for all graduate level posts and CVs for technical jobs in STEM areas, all CVs must be tailored to every job anyway. The main difference when applying for a STEM post is the importance of identifying and portraying your technical abilities and skills alongside your transferable skills and we will look at ways of… Continue Reading Writing a CV for a technical post?

Are you ready for a ‘Situational Judgement’ test?

You may have never come across the term, Situational Judgement before but if you have received an invitation to an Assessment Centre it is highly likely you will be asked to do a Situational Judgement test ( SJT) as part of the process. Employers are increasingly using these as another way to test your ability and skills. So… Continue Reading Are you ready for a ‘Situational Judgement’ test?

Is your CV wafer thin?

We recently ran a blog post on Unpacking Your Skills. You may have read this and either thought, yes I have most of that and can dig out some great evidence or you may have thought… ‘yikes what do they mean? ‘ or ‘I don’t have any of that!’ If you are in the latter group… Continue Reading Is your CV wafer thin?

1 February 2017 – Get your first job in TV

If you are interested in a career in TV as an Engineer, Designer, Producer, Director or Programmer amongst many other opportunities make sure you get the date and details of this upcoming careers fair in your diary; When and Where? Wednesday 1 February 2017 10:00 – 19:00 Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, London,… Continue Reading 1 February 2017 – Get your first job in TV

Fly high at interview

Once you have applied for a job the next stage could be the offer of an interview. Congratulate yourself if you get this far as not everyone will. But now you need to really prepare well for the face to face encounter. Take time to think about what you are likely to be asked. Once in the… Continue Reading Fly high at interview