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
Mistakes are inevitable, we all make them. But what is the employer really assessing in your answer to this interview question? Continue reading
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
‘When do I go to the top of the pay scale…can I leave early on a Friday afternoon…when can I expect to take over from you?’ On reflection, probably not the most appropriate questions to pose when the employer asks you if you have any questions at the end of an interview – but what … Continue reading
What if you could call on 100 people for career advice? Now you can! Guest blogger Paul Murphy, author of ‘1000 Years of Career Advice’ (1) has written a book that interviews 100 graduates, 10 years on from university about their career paths and advice for a younger generation. In the book, the interviewees offer … Continue reading
‘Why should we hire you?’ A question asked by a lot of graduate employers in interviews to assess the candidates motivation. Warwick Law Schools Senior Careers Consultant, Rachel Vacalopoulos, suggests that convincing the employer that you share their values will help you to succeed by demonstrating that you are a good fit. Continue reading
Whether it’s Warner Bros, Tesla or L’Oréal, we all have our favourite companies – the ones we’ve followed for years and always hoped we’d someday be a part of. But what about when you want to stop dreaming about them and actually start working for them? From LinkedIn searches to handwritten letters, University of Warwick … Continue reading
