According to Pete Cashmore, CEO of Mashable, there’s nothing Millennials like more than a top 10! Actually I think we all love a list – check the current popularity of Buzzfeed….a guilty pleasure I will admit to. What has that got to do with this blog, I hear you ask? Well, it’s been a while … Continue reading
Writing applications is a tedious and tiring process – it can often feel like a full-time job in itself. As a Job Search Adviser here at Warwick, I have seen hundreds of CVs, cover letters and application forms so have some insight into how it must feel to be a recruiter. Make their job easy by … Continue reading
If you want to get an interview – and I’m guessing most of you do – then you need to avoid the most basic application mistake: padding. Otherwise known as filler, fluff and waffle. Whether you’re writing a CV, cover letter or application form, the rules of the selection game are clear – give the … Continue reading
As you’ve probably noticed, the careers fair ‘season’ has kicked off in earnest. Last week saw the first of our autumn fairs – Impact – and Stephanie Baravelli, final year philosophy student (and careers rep) popped along to get the employer lowdown…. As a student, one of the most stressful things we encounter are job applications. The world … Continue reading
