Tag: job hunt
Navigating the virtual job fair
Virtual job fairs are on the rise. Similar to traditional job fairs, they provide valuable opportunities to anyone - whether a student, in work...
Building your commercial awareness through experience
Commercial awareness may seem like just another recruiter buzzword but it actually plays an important role in the job application process, especially at a...
The questions to ask to discover the right employer for you
Whatever stage you find yourself at in your career, choosing the right company or organisation to work for can seem like an almighty daunting...
How to stop social media damaging your career prospects
Job hunting in the digital age has its pros and cons: while on the plus side you get to conduct much of your search...
Public vs private sector
Comparisons between the public and private sector are often fraught with myths and over generalisations. A common one is that the public sector is...
How to answer the question: How did you prepare for this...
This is one of the more awkward questions you can expect to face as an interviewee. It also happens to be one that employers...
Why you should temp while you search
The thought of temping is unlikely to fulfil you with the same sense of excitement as landing that dream, permanent role. However, it can...
Job search procrastination: don’t fight it; channel it
If you're reading this, you're probably prone to the odd bout of procrastination like the rest of us. Job seekers are particularly vulnerable as...
Negotiating the application process as a transgender individual
Imagine that you are applying for a job and have been asked to complete an online application form. For most people, despite the obvious...
9 reasons why every job seeker should volunteer
Whether you're a student or recent graduate, changing career, looking to fill a career gap or simply looking for a new job, volunteering can...