Network like a ninja. Every time I hear or see this expression it reminds me exactly what I hate about networking. Or at least the kind of networking that seems to be completely in your face, over the top and just LOUD. As a self-proclaimed, fully paid up member of the introverts club I always approach …
We know that aptitude tests can strike fear into the most confident student, but we also know that most of you are likely to encounter them at some stage. It’s better to face the fear and find out what’s involved – crossing your fingers and hoping for the best just won’t cut it. Jenny Bell, …
PR disasters aren’t the sole preserve of big brands and even bigger celebrities. How you are perceived online can have a huge impact on your current – and future – job prospects. The internet has a long memory and is not terribly forgiving. If you’re about to enter the graduate job market now is the … Continue reading »
I’ve recently been chatting to a number of Graduate recruiters, people whose job it is day in and day out to search for and select the graduates that will join their company and, hopefully, drive the future success of that organisation. I’m always asking what is it that separates the successful from the unsuccessful candidates … Continue reading »
The information interview is a pretty powerful weapon in your job search arsenal. Executed properly and professionally, an informational interview can provide a rich seam of insider information. And future contacts. Surprisingly, UK students still seem somewhat reticent when it comes to the information interview. Maybe the term jars a little, or perhaps there’s a … Continue reading »
Do you fancy yourself as a bit of a wordsmith? Can you make words jump off the page? Find out how to turn a creative passion into a commercial reality with a career in copywriting. Thanks to Kate Naylor for sharing her experience and insights as a freelance copywriter… Continue reading »
According to Pete Cashmore, CEO of Mashable, there’s nothing Millennials like more than a top 10! Actually I think we all love a list – check the current popularity of Buzzfeed….a guilty pleasure I will admit to. What has that got to do with this blog, I hear you ask? Well, it’s been a while … Continue reading »
Have you ever been invited to an interview and found it’s taken a rather ‘interesting’ turn? Suddenly you’re being asked to compare yourself to a biscuit or film star. Although most employers tend to stick to a more conventional interviewing approach, you should always expect the unexpected. Just in case. Continue reading »
As most of you will have spotted it was the Summer Fair this week and I decided to go, notebook in hand (how retro!), ready to ask the recruiters one burning question: “What makes an applicant stand out?” Now, I don’t think there’s any mystery as to the merits of a good application – evidence of research, … Continue reading »
