There is no one way of writing a CV, everyone has an opinion on the style and format! Well, here is a quick guide to putting together an effective CV that you can tailor to the job of your dreams, summer work or part time work. Continue reading
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How to get hired by a start-up
Whilst both are created by entrepreneurs, there are significant differences between start-ups and small and medium sized enterprise (SME’s) in terms of their business models . A feature of a start up is it’s potential for growth, to become a large scale business and create a completely new market. In this blog, guest writer Austin … Continue reading
Mind the gap! The skills employers require and what graduates assume they want.
What are the skills that graduates think are important to recruiters? And are there any differences in what recruiters consider to be relevant? Recent research reveals some interesting findings… Continue reading
How to answer ‘Tell me about at time you failed at something’
Mistakes are inevitable, we all make them. But what is the employer really assessing in your answer to this interview question? Continue reading
A career in meteorology…what’s the outlook?
An obsession with the weather is a peculiarly British trait, research in 2015 suggested that the majority of the population in Britain have talked about the weather in the last 6 hours! But have you considered a career in meteorology, a sector offering a variety of fascinating and highly rewarding job roles? Continue reading
The extroverts guide to networking
There are many articles, blogs and books dedicated to introverts and how to network, but what about us extroverts? We are perfectly able to network badly as well! The reasons may differ but it is surprising how similar the advice for introverts and extroverts can be to enable good networking. If you describe yourself as … Continue reading
Careers with a language degree
Translator? Language Analyst? Travel Consultant? Sales Manager?…Doctor! Student Careers representatives Lucy, Matea and Meg, from the School of Modern Languages and Culture hosted the annual University of Warwick Languages Alumni evening last term. Five recent graduates came back to share their experiences, including how they have been using their language degree after graduating. It’s fair … Continue reading
