In doing a quick search on which skills employers need graduates to have, resilience came up several times. In a world of tremendous uncertainty, and with more attention being paid to well-being, it seems appropriate to unpick what ‘resilience’ actually means, and how you can develop and evidence it. Continue reading
At a BAFTA creative industries careers event I attended recently I was struck by the number of industry professionals who referred to the importance of attitude in terms of career success. Particularly the impact a positive attitude can have, both for the individual employee and the team they are a member of. But what do … Continue reading
The majority of jobs are never advertised. Surprising but true. The ‘hidden’ job market is reputed to be anything from 50-80% of the total number of opportunities available. But how can you find out about these jobs roles and make successful applications? Caitlin Allen, an associate director at award-winning culture and entertainment PR agency Riot Communications describes … Continue reading
All companies employing more than 250 employees are now legally required to publish the difference in earnings between men and women. This year’s data makes for depressing reading. The overall average difference is 9.6% with the improvement compared to last year a mere 0.1%. For some sectors (and in some specific organisations) the difference is … Continue reading
No one can argue how much the UK Education sector is enriched and enhanced by the contribution of international students. International students often feel frustrated when they come to seek work in the UK post-studies but there are still many opportunitiesto develop employability whilst studying. Continue reading
It is widely reported that the majority of job opportunities are never formally advertised. But how do you uncover this hidden job market? In this blog, University of Warwick Politics and International Studies undergraduate Tanya Khan describes how speculative applications helped her create an opportunity in a sector that is notoriously difficult to access. Continue reading
As part of the application process interviews are a sign that we have done well. We have offered clear evidence of our suitability and have mastered the stage that takes out most applicants. Our application is a strong one and on paper we have all that is needed for the role. What can go wrong? … Continue reading
