There are certain weapons every would-be entrepreneur needs in their armoury. First off there’s the passion and a genuine belief in what you’re doing – in an ideal world you’ll also have the professional experience and technical skills to back this up. While most start-ups grow up around these qualities, there are various soft skills…
Finding support at the start of your career, whether that comes from speaking to a careers advisor, building a strong network or getting skills training, is incredibly valuable for any graduate, but even more so if you’re from an ethnic minority background. Many students and graduates from ethnic minorities in the UK today face very…
Having great communication skills is incredibly important in the workplace, and a key part of that is knowing how to speak confidently and professionally. To do this you need to be aware of your unconscious word choices, as these can impact how you come across to others. Certain phrases and ways of saying things can…
A mentor can be a fantastic asset for any young professional. Employers recognise this and many larger organisations now offer their own formal mentoring schemes for graduates and new recruits. While these can be very fruitful, finding a productive mentoring relationship – and then nurturing it – is often an intuitive process. With this in…
10 October is World Mental Health Day: a day to bring awareness to and show support for better mental health. Taking care of your mental health is incredibly important and even more so this year, with research from British charity Mind showing that many people have suffered more mental illness as a result of the…
Caring for your mental health is a key career skill and with World Mental Health Day taking place on the 10th of October this year, we wanted to help you understand the five key aspects of your own mental well-being that you can truly take responsibility for in and out of work. 1. Coping with stress…
University is a time for exploration. As you work your way through your degree you’re not just gaining course-related knowledge, but are also learning about yourself. Whether it’s through your classes, extra-curricular activities or the people you spend time with, your time at university allows you to explore where your interests truly lie, what your…
Job interviews are a necessary but stressful step in landing your next job. After careful prep work and planning it all comes down to how you perform in the room and nerves can often get in the way of even the most confident interviewee. However, there is a simple and effective thing you can do…
The coronavirus pandemic has meant that many companies have had to change their approach to recruitment, making it hard to know what to expect if you’re currently looking for a job. The sad reality is that some industries, such as tourism and hospitality, have been badly hit, with many organisations being forced to stop recruiting…
Need to address key selection criteria in your application? Here’s how to do it. Key selection criteria set out the skills, experience, personal attributes and qualifications that an employer is looking for in candidates for a particular role. It’s incredibly important that you address each aspect of them carefully in your application, as the hiring…
The difference between a specialist and a generalist starts with your degree subject or qualification. For some disciplines, the career path is clearly indicated by the subject of study and a specialist would follow that path. Someone studying mechanical engineering, for example, becomes a mechanical engineer, a chemistry student becomes a chemist, a language student…
Have you considered starting your career at an SME (small to medium-sized enterprise)? In graduate recruitment the spotlight is often on graduate schemes or jobs with large, multinational companies, mostly because they have a further reach and tend to be present at graduate fairs. Jobs at SMEs can be harder to find, even though there…
Zoom is a video conferencing tool for online collaboration. Its popularity has skyrocketed since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, offering an ideal solution for remote workers to stay connected with their colleagues and clients. From team meetings to presentations to interviews; if you haven’t come into contact with it yet, chances are you will.…
Studying abroad can be great for your personal development, but it can also help you stand out to employers. However, many graduates who have international experience neglect to highlight this when they start looking for jobs, perhaps because they’re unsure how to talk about it. So, what makes international students so unique in the eyes…
Our multicultural societies mean that we now live, study and work with people from a diverse range of cultures and backgrounds. While this amalgamation of different perspectives, preferences and attitudes is often a source for innovation, creativity and growth, it’s not without its challenges either. To successfully navigate this cultural diversity we need to ensure…
Finding a job can seem like a real slog sometimes, and it can feel even harder if you’re struggling to find employers who you think will treat you fairly just because you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community. Telling your new boss about your sexual orientation is an entirely personal decision. You’re not legally obliged to…
Resourcefulness is the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome challenges, find solutions, and identify alternatives by using the resources already at your disposal. It’s a brilliant attribute to have in life generally, but it’s also something businesses frequently look for in their employees because it’s vital for the key skill of adaptability.…
Yoga is a form of exercise that combines breathing exercises, physical postures, relaxation and meditation. It has taken the health and fitness sector by storm in recent years, with more and more people now using it as a way to support their physical, mental and emotional well-being. There are several reasons behind yoga’s popularity. Not…
Over the last few weeks, the coronavirus pandemic has forced us to change the way we live and work, with working from home becoming the norm for many of us. If you find yourself in uncharted territory, don’t worry. There are plenty of tools out there that can support you in your new home office,…
Show up prepared; be on time; get involved in the discussion: these are just some of the basics of meeting etiquette that we’re all familiar with. When it comes to online meetings, having good etiquette is just as important and although many of the same rules apply, there are a few other key things you…
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