In these uncertain times, it’s becoming increasingly competitive to find a job. Certain roles and industries are seeing a massive spike in job applications. Last year, in less than 24 hours, a receptionist role for a Manchester-based restaurant received almost 1000 job applications.
How To Apply For a Job When The Employer Uses Resume Screening Technology
Traditionally you apply for a job and compose your resume expecting it to be looked at by human eyes. The recruiter or hiring manager will read it and make the decision on whether or not you will advance to the […]
3 Standout Benefits Of Undertaking A Placement Year
Undertaking a placement year during your time at university has many students debating their future plans. What do they do? Take a year out from their studies? Or dive straight into gaining that crucial experience? Whilst some students may be […]
So What’s Next? Graduate Job Searching Tips
Graduate job searching can be difficult. Leaving the university bubble and entering the world of full-time work is not always an easy transition. However we have devised four top tips to help your graduate job search run smoothly, so hopefully […]
How To Handle The Worst Interview Bloopers
From software crashing to breaking wind, there are more ways than ever for job interviews to go wrong. Learn how to handle them like a pro and they won’t hurt your chances of finding work. “When life gives you lemons, […]
How To Answer: “Why Did You Choose To Study This Degree?”
Why did you choose to study this degree? A very popular graduate interview question that can sometimes be a tough one to answer. It means you’ll have to think back to the moment you picked the degree and revisit your […]
How To Prove Commitment In A Job Interview
Commitment to a job means, being dedicated, having the right attitude and a genuine interest for the role and company you are applying for. In an interview, your future employer may not be too impressed if you struggle to express […]
How To Answer: What Is Something You’re Really Passionate About?
What is something you’re really passionate about? Animals, politics, football? The possibilities are endless when answering this popular interview question. But what is the ‘right’ passion? Whilst there are no right or wrong choices, there are answers that can put […]
5 Questions Asked In A Graduate Interview
A graduate interview can feel overwhelming for some. The questions, the employer and a desire to impress can all contribute to the interview jitters. But with the right preparation and research beforehand you can answer each question with confidence. Here […]
How To Answer: “How Do You Overcome A Mistake Made At Work?”
A mistake made at work… everybody makes them but not everybody likes to admit it. So, figuring out how to answer this interview question can be difficult. The more detail you go into the more problems and questions the interviewer […]
