‘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
We’ve all heard of “death by PowerPoint.” Either we’ve been one of its unfortunate victims or, worse still, one of its perpetrators. But how do you go about creating captivating slides that don’t put your audience to sleep? Continue reading
Last week I attended Warwick’s Engineering Science and Technology Fair and took advantage of the expertise of several of the recruiters to ask them for their top tips- their dos and don’ts of the application process. Visiting recruiters were generous with their suggestions. The top 10 tips below were mentioned by a number of recruiters. Continue reading
Does it frustrate you that others do not see you as you would really like them to? Sometimes we inadvertently present ourselves to others in ways that do not reflect our best self. We may talk ourselves and our achievements down, avoid drawing attention to ourselves or not take part in things that would be good for … Continue reading
It is a truth universally acknowledged that more people fear public speaking than death. That’s not a helpful fact when you discover you have to give a presentation as part of the graduate recruitment and selection process. However, following a recent 2-day course at RADA on how to improve presentation skills, I have some top … Continue reading
I always say that if you get to an interview, an employer believes you can do the job on paper and it’s just a matter of convincing them in person at the interview. So, how can do you do this effectively, without just repeating what you’ve written on your application form and simply regurgitating what … Continue reading
We gain transferable skills through a range of experiences – not necessarily in a sector or relevant work place. The key is to identify where you have demonstrated these skills in the past, in your own experiences and illustrate these in your applications. Continue reading
