Many students will have had glitteringly successful academic careers. GCSE and A Levels may not have provided any particular challenges and the path through University could have been very smooth. So what if the very first time things don’t go according to plan is when you don’t get the job you wanted? How do you … Continue reading
It’s an exciting moment when the job offer comes through, particularly if it’s the job you most wanted, but what if the terms aren’t quite what you’d expected or hoped for? When is it ok to negotiate? You’ll want to feel happy with every aspect of your new job, but you’re bound to be worried … Continue reading
Are you making the most of all the exciting online ways to shout about your skills and experience? Are you managing to establish a captivating cyberspace presence despite the pressure of exams, deadlines, work, sport, volunteering, and a busy social life? No easy task, but investing time now means you will start making ripples in recruiters’ … Continue reading
Way back in the mists of time when I started this blog (ok, May) I promised to launch a mythbusters series challenging popular career myths. The second post may be just a little later than scheduled, but here we go…. Myth: I’m career clueless – I should have some idea what I want to do This is a common … Continue reading
We’ve reached the end of another year. Exams are over and a long vacation stretches ahead. If you’ve got a pretty packed schedule or a job offer lined up, this is a time of promise and excitement. But if you’ve got to this point and and are beginning to worry about what comes next, don’t … Continue reading
