Having work experience on your CV is a big plus for employers. It shows that you have had an opportunity to learn about the area you want to work in, that you enjoyed it and that you have developed some of the key transferable skills required to succeed in your career. Finding work experience placements however, like finding a job, can feel like a huge task. Where do you even begin to look for work experience? Do many employers offer it? How should you approach them? Looking for work experience can feel like a minefield, but it doesn’t have to…
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We all know that when it comes to job hunting having a great CV is crucial to your success. One of the biggest challenges that job seekers face is ensuring that their CV stands out from the crowd. When recruiters are trawling through hundreds of other applications, what will make yours better than the rest? Well, there are two key areas that you need to get right: content and formatting. When putting your CV together you should ensure that it is clear, concise and easy to read. The golden rule is your CV should never be longer than two pages…
University is that magical gateway that you pass through to get from school to life in the real world. It is a time and place where great memories are made, and you learn about the subjects (hopefully) pertaining to your chosen career path. Despite the fact that university is meant to help you prepare for having a job in your chosen field, the time can often pass by in a blur of exams, assignments, and parties. You may graduate wondering how university has prepared you for your first job. Here are just a few of the ways you are better…
When you’re searching for a new role, sometimes the smallest details can cost you a job offer. This may seem unfair, however, when it comes to making the final decision if the employer has a couple of fantastic candidates to choose from the little things can make a big difference. If you’re focused on your job search, then there’s no excuse for sloppy mistakes. Here are nine that you should definitely avoid. 1. Dressing too casually for your job interview A job interview is your biggest opportunity to impress and yet many job seekers make the error of not dressing…
If you’re hoping to gain a permanent position in teaching, this great infographic from StandOut CV is sure to help. With the right teaching skills on your CV, you can immediately impress those responsible for hiring you for the job. So, what skills are we talking about? You need to show that you can plan with a fantastic attention to detail. Previous roles with planning will catch the eye of recruitment agents. As well as this, you also need to show you can manage a classroom with ideas and options for keeping a class in order and on point. Don’t…
Every student has been in this situation, you have bested countless pieces of coursework, sat through a whole load of revision and given hours of your time to essays about a multitude of different topics. You’ve slayed large ones, and you’ve aced smaller ones, you can almost see the light at the end of the tunnel. But then you stop and think, what am I actually going to do when I leave? It’s a question you’ve not given much thought to, but you know you want to be in a career that you enjoy and that uses the best of…
Why is your CV so important? Your resume or CV is the first thing every recruiter is looking at. It creates that all-important first impression and demonstrates whether your skills, knowledge, and experience meet the requirements of the position. Moreover, it determines whether you are worth interviewing or not. However, many applicants fail to write an impressive and strong CV, as they believe that it is just one more piece of bureaucracy. They believe they can rely on their communication skills and their ability to introduce themselves from an advantageous perspective during the conversation with an interviewer. Certainly, the ability…
Many of us have been in a situation where we desperately want a job. Whether we’re out of work and need the income or simply love the company and role on offer, desperation is never a positive quality. In order to avoid looking like a desperate job seeker, you should avoid these nine actions. 1. Applying for numerous jobs with the same employer When you’re keen to find a new job as quickly as possible, it’s tempting to fire off applications to every job and company that looks remotely suitable. However, applying for several different roles with the same employer…
In Hans Christian Andersen’s fable The Red Shoes, a young girl longs for a pair of pretty red shoes. She ultimately tricks the blind woman who cares for her into buying her a pair. Her love for the red shoes causes her to give them priority over the more important things in her life, and, as often happens in fables, karma is not on her side. The shoes become firmly stuck to her feet and force her to dance non-stop, to the point where she almost dies from exhaustion and starvation. We can scoff at the little girl’s foolishness, but, in real…
As a CV writer, I often come across the below mistakes in my clients’ CVs. If you take this advice into account, your CV will stand out from the competition. 1. Your CV is saved as a PDF format Employers and recruiters often have trouble viewing a CV if it’s a PDF as Adobe isn’t always compatible with the systems they use. At best it will be difficult for them to open your CV, at worst it can appear a jumbled mess, so your CV should always be in a Microsoft Word document. 2. Your CV contains textboxes, graphs, charts…
Do you have friends at your workplace? Do you have a genuine bond with them? Why do you think it is so important to have friends at your workplace? Or just simply, is it even important to have friends in the workplace? Having friends at the workplace has both its advantages and disadvantages. Let’s think back to our school days. For many, those were some of the best days of our lives when making friends was our only aim. We used to make friends to share our sorrows, joys, lunch-box, and every little thing that belonged to us. However, as we…
It is not so easy to launch a thriving career nowadays. If you are job searching, you should definitely read the article below and stop believing these 15 job search myths that most people still take for granted. We will break all job search myths that hinder your way towards a successful career. Let’s take a look! Myth #1 University degree is a key to a well-paid job You don’t have to worry if you don’t have a university degree. You still can find a well-paid sustainable job. In fact, getting a degree can’t guarantee you career success. Employers want…
Don’t feel like going to work today? You’re not alone! According to new CareerBuilder data, 40 percent of workers have called in sick in the last 12 months when they weren’t, compared to 35 percent in 2016 and 38 percent in 2015. Many of us have felt the temptation to call in sick when we simply don’t want to go to work. However, while it’s an easy excuse to get out of work, it’s important to bear in mind the repercussions of faking an illness to get time off. At the end of the day, if you’re found out your…
Sometimes it feels like you spend more time at your desk than you do in your own home! Your working environment can have a big impact on your productivity and happiness at work. With that in mind, it’s important to make your desk an enjoyable place to work. Introducing some cool desk gadgets like these could jazz-up your workstation and improve how you feel at work. LED Clock Fan Is there anything worse than being stuck on your desk on a hot day? Being to hot and a little bit sweaty at work isn’t enjoyable for anyone – enter this cool…
If you are having a tough time searching for jobs and find that you are not being invited to interviews, then you need to take a good look at your CV. This guide from StandOut CV is designed to point you in the right direction and get your CV noticed by potential employers. Improving your CV is not as difficult as it might sound because all it needs is a little focus and the right content. The aim of this infographic is to show you exactly what it takes to create a killer CV with just seven simple tips. This…
Graduate recruitment experts, Bridgewater Graduates, share their insights into what graduates can expect to be earning in 2018. After years of lectures, seminars, essays and exams, graduates want to see their careers take off. Those crazy student loans better be worth it and once university if over, you’ll be looking for a role that suits your personality and rewards you well. The current graduate job market is positive and salaries have increased. So what can you expect to be earning as a new graduate in 2018? What we say As a graduate recruitment consultancy, we have the pleasure of offering jobs to graduates every…
Even the best jobs can lead to burnout. The harder you work and the more motivated you are to succeed, the easier it is to get in over your head. The prevalence of burnout is increasing as technology further blurs the line between work and home. New research from the American Psychological Association and the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago reported the following: 48% of Americans experienced increased stress over the past 5 years 31% of employed adults have difficulty managing their work and family responsibilities 53% say work leaves them “overtired and overwhelmed.” A Society…
Job interviews are nerve-wracking, and you can’t predict how they are going to go. Most of the time, you’ll be able to relax into your interview and may even end up enjoying yourself. However, sometimes your job interview may take a turn for the worse. So, how can you tell if your job interview is going badly? There are a few signs that you should be aware of that indicate your job interview isn’t going as you would like. If you can spot these signs during the interview, you may still have time to turn things around! Here’s what to…
Students graduating from college or university would be dreaming of accessing budding employment opportunities. In most cases, the reality is not so easy. According to information from Economic Policy Institute, college graduates can expect to have a tough time acquiring employment in their desired industry, while there is a decrease in quality of jobs for recent graduates. However, with the myriad of opportunities available, i.e. in different industries, with emerging industries and careers in industries not currently existing, as far back as 5 years, it is no surprise that prospective graduates are highly optimistic about their career prospects. Below you’ll…