You’ve practised for the on-line numeracy and verbal reasoning tests. You’ve researched your target employer in depth, both from its website and wider media. Your academic grades are great. You can demonstrate work experience and on campus involvement. There can’t be anything else to worry about can there? Oh yes. Body language! Here are some … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: September 2015
5 Ways to get your career moving in term 1
Welcome to (or back to) University and to the new term. The extent to which you’re thinking about careers probably varies depending on which year you’re in. If you’re a Fresher, careers might be pretty low down your personal agenda for term 1. If you’re just coming back for your final year, your attitude might be … Continue reading
How to answer “When have you worked well in a team?”
Many of you will now be settling down to fill in application forms for a range of graduate schemes. It’s a time consuming process and can be very depressing if you don’t find yourself progressing through the levels. There are resources on the blog with advice on how to answer a variety of questions, so … Continue reading
6 Things you need to know about working for an SME
Have you considered working for a small business, an SME, (a small or medium sized enterprise)? Competition to gain a place on a graduate scheme can be intense, the most oversubscribed jobs see more than 100 applicants applying for each vacancy. It’s a different story with SMEs, so what do you need to know if … Continue reading