Since I last wrote about Strengths, (How-to-crack-strengths-based-interviews ) there has been a steady increase in the number of organisations using Strengths-based recruitment in order to determine which candidates will be the best fit. According to the Association of Graduate Recruiters, around 40% of top graduate recruiters are now using a strengths-based approach. It’s therefore important … Continue reading
I talked to Debbie Sidwell and some of her colleagues last week. They work for NFU Mutual and I wanted to know what might attract students to a career in the insurance industry. They’re pretty clear that there are some great opportunities for progression in a varied and exciting industry, so here’s a snapshot of … Continue reading
Here at Warwick we have a competition this week to promote our Graduate Jobs and Work Experience event on Tuesday. We’re asking students to tweet about their first career ideas. It has made me think about my personal career journey and how my experiences might relate to Generation Y (or Z). Continue reading
Happy New Year! I hope that 2016 will see you “live your dreams” and move forward smoothly to the next stage of your life, whether that might be embarking on further study, getting a job or just progressing onto the next year of your course. But what if, at the moment, all of that feels a … Continue reading
Have you considered working for a small business, an SME, (a small or medium sized enterprise)? Competition to gain a place on a graduate scheme can be intense, the most oversubscribed jobs see more than 100 applicants applying for each vacancy. It’s a different story with SMEs, so what do you need to know if … Continue reading
I’m eagerly anticipating the fifth season of Game of Thrones. (If you don’t watch this, beware, there are spoilers!) So, can any nuggets of careers wisdom can be gleaned from the turmoil, political intrigue, violence and other unsavouriness which takes place in the Seven Kingdoms and beyond. Somewhat surprisingly there are lessons which are worth thinking … Continue reading
Before I write a blog post I usually have a look on the internet to see what else is “out there” on the subject. Generally I find pages and pages of advice, not all of which I agree with or find helpful! So why can’t I find anything on this subject? Is everyone else missing something … Continue reading
