February is LGBT+ history month, a celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual trans, and non-binary history. To commemorate this, Careers Project Officer Ian Scrase highlights some key sources of support to help members of the LGBTUA+ community manage their career Continue reading
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Being open with an employer about a disability or health condition
Living with a disability or a long-term health condition can be challenging. Obstacles caused by this can feel overwhelming in the work environment and can prevent a person from thriving. This is why it’s important to think about whether to talk to the employer about it. Continue reading
Been rejected? What now?
“We regret to inform you that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion” Noooooooo! I know it can feel like it in that moment but this is not the end of the world. Continue reading
How to answer ‘What has been your biggest disappointment?’
Oh Yikes!! they are asking me to tell them how how bad I am . This can be the reaction that we feel when we hear these questions or similar ones such as “what are your weaknesses?” . This can hit your confidence in answering the question. Do not worry, they are not trying to catch you out, … Continue reading