Top Tips For Starting University to Graduation
Posted: 30th Mar 2017Category: Latest News
Top tips for starting university Think of university like work experience for your new career. Be organised and build a network. Join Clubs and Societies, but don’t over-do it, and keep a…
Top Tips for Success at Careers Fairs
Posted: 20th Mar 2017Category: Latest News
Jobs & Career fairs can be overwhelming, so take note of these top tips to get you through the day. Preparation: To prepare for the day, you should; Decide what to wear – Your…
Relocating & Travelling For Work
Posted: 14th Jan 2017Category: Latest News
Whether it’s time for a change, or a requirement of the career, packing up your life can be a scary but exciting time!TheJobCrowd looks at why graduates may need (or…
Work Christmas Party Do’s and Don’ts
Posted: 7th Dec 2016Category: Latest News
3 Do’s Turn up!Make an appearance, show you’re part of the team and appreciate the effort in making the night special Dress AppropriatelyEnquire on the dress code and follow it, stay away…
Your CV
Posted: 3rd Dec 2016Category: Latest News
If you’re looking for a change in direction or have gaps in your career history, crafting a CV that gets you the job you want can seem a challenge. Don’t…
Five Signs You’re In The Wrong Job
Posted: 27th Nov 2016Category: Latest News
You did your research, aced the interview and launched yourself into your new role with gusto. BUT! For some reason – things aren’t working out as you’d hoped. At some point in our working…
Are you LinkedIn?
Posted: 23rd Oct 2016Category: Latest News
LinkedIn, or lose out!Nowadays, if you don’t have a LinkedIn profile, you’ll be losing a valuable opportunity. More than 40 million students and recent graduates are using the site to…
Is your white collar career killing you?
Posted: 16th Oct 2016Category: Latest News
Did you know that having a desk job doubles your risk of having a heart attack?This worrying NHS statistic suggests that a sedentary job jeopardises long-term health. Minimise the harmful effects of too…
Feel Super Instead of Super Stressed
Posted: 15th Oct 2016Category: Latest News
Are you struggling at the office with the pressure to deliver?If you know you have the ability but can’t get on top of your workload, use three simple steps to…
Career Advice For An Easier Life
Posted: 9th Sep 2016Category: Latest News
Career Advice For An Easier Life Nobody’s a natural. Surround yourself with people who can. Say what you want, Mystic Meg doesn’t work in your department. If you’re struggling, ask for help. Your CV does…
Hot Under the White Collar – Dangerous Office Liasions
Posted: 2nd Sep 2016Category: Latest News
Can your career survive an interoffice fling? You only need to look at the popularity of online dating sites and apps to see how hard it is to meet a potential…
Social Media Savvy
Posted: 27th Aug 2016Category: Latest News
Your new employer saw you drunk on Friday night! It may be a cliché, but the old adage “You never get a second chance to make a good first impression” applies to…
Graduates in Retail
Posted: 21st Aug 2016Category: Latest News
There are so many opportunities in retail and we highlight a few reasons why graduates choose this exciting industry. Your chosen degree subjects don’t generally impact your application – Retailers are always looking for…
Jobs for Young Women
Posted: 5th Aug 2016Category: Latest News
Jobs For Young Women Young women are missing out at every stage of apprenticeships, including being underrepresented, achieving poorer outcomes and being paid less, according to a report from charity organisation…
How to use the STAR technique at an Interview
Posted: 26th Jul 2016Category: Latest News
How to use the STAR technique at an interview The STAR technique is a method of answering competency based questions at interview. A competency based question will normally start with “tell…
Top 5 Jobs That Pay More Than You Think They Would
Posted: 17th Jul 2016Category: Latest News
When it comes to finding a job, most of the time, salary comes into many people’s minds. There are many jobs out there that pay a lot better than you…
Linkedin: What should and shouldn’t be on your profile
Posted: 13th Jul 2016Category: Latest News
LinkedIn is a social networking site used for professional networking. It provides a way of building a network of business contacts as well as a tool for hunting and applying for…
How to ace a Skype interview
Posted: 10th Jul 2016Category: Latest News
How to Ace a Skype Interview In the early stages of an application process you may be invited for a telephone or Skype based interview. For some, this can seem very…
