How to… Search for a new job
Looking for a new job is time consuming and can become a job in itself, however with forward planning and good organisation you could land a new career quicker than you think. Practical ways of searching for a new job: Understand and review your skills We gain many new skills throughout our working lives, which...
How to… get your point across
Often in an interview situation nerves take over and you may find it difficult to express yourself in the best way. Preparation is key to a great performance and proving you are the right person for the job. Here are five key things you should always try to communicate to an interviewer: Company knowledge Employers...
How to… Write a great CV in ten steps!
1. Presentation Don’t format your CV in a way that will distract from the content or confuse the reader – keep it simple and consistent throughout. 2. Length Try to keep your CV to two sides of A4 as anymore is unlikely to be read; recruiters simply don’t have the time. This is tough if...
How to… Pass Exams – Part 2
Part two of our revision tips to help you ace those summer exams. Do plenty of past papers Ask your teacher for some past papers or google them yourself. Most exam boards nowadays put a lot of emphasis on exam technique and simply familiarising yourself with it before the exam can often save you...
How to… Pass Exams
Part two of our revision tips to help you ace those summer exams. Do plenty of past papers Ask your teacher for some past papers or google them yourself. Most exam boards nowadays put a lot of emphasis on exam technique and simply familiarising yourself with it before the exam can often save you time...
How to… Make Your CV Interesting
Whether you are actively job hunting or just keeping your options open for the future it is a good idea to keep an up-to-date CV. Setting time aside now to create a good quality CV could prove invaluable further down the line. Top 10 CV tips Tailor your CV to each job you apply for...
How To… Prepare For Life After Uni
It’s Never Too Early To Start Your Job Hunt What steps should you be taking when you are just about to leave university? If you’re on the verge of leaving university the temptation can be to take off for the summer and put off thinking about careers, but generally, the sooner you take steps to...
How to.. Be A Personal Trainer
If you enjoy keeping fit and active and have a keen interest in health and well being then a career as a personal trainer could be perfect for you. Personal trainers help their clients achieve their personal health and fitness goals. In theory you can become a personal trainer at any stage of your life...
How To… Write Quality CV Content
Be Bespoke And Make Yourself A Key Contender The single most important part of your CV is the content contained within your career history section. This information should highlight why you’re a contender for the position in question. Outline your achievementsIt is not just about listing your responsibilities. If the person who takes up your...
How to… Be a Veterinary Nurse
Veterinary nurses help veterinary surgeons (vets) by providing nursing care for sick, injured and hospitalised animals. They also play an important role in educating owners on good standards of animal care and welfare. Often a veterinary nurse will have a hands on role with the daily running of the practice and an involvement in IT...