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
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
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
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
This might be the nightmare question at interview. Have you ever stopped to think about how culturally aware you are? Probably not. Few of us take the time to reflect on our skill sets or consider the gaps in them. We live and work in a global community – we all have some sense of cultural … Continue reading
