5 reasons LinkedIn is a 2013 essential
Here at Jobs & Careers, we’re big advocates of LinkedIn and hell-bent on making you equally (if not bigger) fans of the business social networking site. This coming year, 2013, is the year for...
View ArticleHow to crack the film industry
Inspired by the Golden Globes and the recent BAFTA nominations? The glitz and glamour of film awards like the BAFTAs inspires many people to start a career in film, and whilst it can be a very...
View ArticleASOS advice: casual interview attire
These interviews are less corporate so there is room for a little more freedom and creativity in outfit choices. As different employers have contrasting views, business casual can be difficult to...
View Article5 ways to think outside the box in your job hunt
We’ve all heard the stats, but yet the hordes of jobseekers applying for each job doesn’t become any less shocking. In August 2012, 11,000 people applied to 450 jobs at a new Asda store in Portadown in...
View ArticleASOS advice: creative interview attire
What do you wear for an interview in a cutting-edge graphics company, or at a glossy fashion magazine? ASOS reveal their creative interview attire rules… For a creative interview such as advertising or...
View ArticleWhy choose a start-up?
Where on earth are you supposed to want to work? A tricky question, with an answer that differs for every person considering it. For the uninitiated, it can seem like the end goal should be the biggest...
View Article8 key steps to plan for job success
It’s too true that you have to plan for almost everything, and that includes your job search. After all, looking for work is a full-time job in itself. But if you’re a smart and organised jobseeker...
View ArticleGot a business idea?
From app developers to antique sellers, plumbers to photographers, every business begins with an idea. That bit’s free, but it’s also going to take some money to make it a success. And while taking...
View ArticleJob sharing: a shared load?
Are you finding your job difficult to do on a full-time basis, but you don’t want to downgrade? A job share might be the solution. Although job shares in senior posts are still relatively rare, they...
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What personality traits does an engineer need?
Skills and knowledge can be learned and you can beaver away for qualifications, but if you want to be happy and successful in your career, choosing a job or industry that suits your personality could...
View ArticleWhat to do when you don’t know what to do
Panic. Take the first offer that comes your way. Blame yourself for being incapable of making up your mind. Go on Facebook and see how well everyone else is doing, how directed, focussed and successful...
View ArticleHow can you show off your soft skills?
Over the past few months there has been much talk on results vs soft skills (the personal qualities that make someone a good employee, such as being able to work in a team or communicate effectively)....
View ArticleHow to write a CV with little work experience
Not everyone can juggle the pressure of studying and holding down a job while at university. Especially these days, when the basic entry requirements to many graduate programmes are a 2:1 or above, the...
View ArticleThe fastest-growing jobs around
It always pays to stay one step ahead in the job market: taking heed of recruitment trends, growth industries and companies on the rise. Taking this down to grass-roots level, there are certain jobs...
View ArticleSimple rules for CV and interview success
Liz Cook, HR Advisor at City West Housing Trust, offers some quickfire top tips on perfecting your CV and succeeding in interviews… CV advice There is no right or wrong way to write a CV, however there...
View ArticleAccountancy: 5 things you need to know
Accountancy is a career that carries with it certain stereotypes, but when you take a closer look, you will see that it has a lot more to offer than first meets the eye. 1. Accountants do more than...
View ArticleStudents: how to volunteer
Food rations, tatty clothes, and a weakness for weekday drinking. You could be forgiven for thinking it’s students that need a helping hand whilst at university – but rather, uni students are...
View ArticleHow to get a job in corporate hospitality
Corporate hospitality is a fun industry to work in but it does take a lot to succeed in this sector. For those looking to further their skills or start a career in hospitality, this article covers the...
View Article7 employment law changes you need to know about
With the number of employment tribunals having trebled between 2006 and 2011, some would argue it was just a matter of time until radical changes were made to employment laws: for the sake of both...
View ArticleDon’t let the careers cut catch you cold
Recent claims that careers advice has been reduced in eight out of ten schools caused a political furore. But whilst the jury’s out on whether the decision to ask high schools to secure their own...
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