It is generally the case that when you are applying for a job with a CV you should include an accompanying covering letter. How long should the letter be? It is important to keep things clear, brief and to the point. Our general rule of thumb would be to limit your letter to five or […]
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What does the employer want? Before you draft your CV, think about the role you are applying for and consider what the selector is looking for. Most graduate recruiters are looking for a range of competencies that show you have the potential to excel in the role. Think about how you can match the employer’s […]
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We are all familiar with the traditional ways to job search: online vacancy sites, newspapers, recruitment agencies, visiting the Job Centre and word of mouth. But what if you’re interested in a sector where it’s challenging to find vacancies and some jobs are never even advertised? This requires a broader job search and thinking outside […]
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Demonstrating work experience in your chosen field alongside your university studies is becoming ever more crucial. According to a recent survey by The Times, the graduate jobs market has shown only modest growth of 1.8% and graduates with no work experience are highly unlikely to be offered graduate positions according to a study of graduate […]
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More candidates are rejected at the application stage than at any other point in the selection process. While for some jobs you will be asked to send a CV and cover letter, most of the larger placement and graduate recruiters require you to complete an online application. This allows them to collect information about […]
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We are delighted to welcome a guest post from James Nisbet, Senior Talent Coordinator from At Your Service. Learning doesn’t stop when the lecture ends. We are constantly being shaped through the experiences we engage in. Many students find that having a part time job can help them manage the costs of uni life, but it is not […]
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