How to…reduce work place stress
DO you dread the thought of Monday morning and the workload it brings? Most people at one stage or another will suffer from stress in the work place but there are practical ways to manage it and even positive ways to make it work for you. Don’t try to do too much – Often we...
How to… Work on Your Soft Skills
ARE you soon to embark on your first graduate job hunt, or perhaps still hoping to find that perfect first ‘real job’, internship, or placement? Either way, you’ll definitely want to hone in on your employability to increase your chances. But what do we mean by ‘soft skills’? Essentially, they’re additional life and job skills...
How To… Develop Your CV
HOW TO SELL YOURSELF ON TWO PAGES A CV is your chance to show an employer that you have the skills and experience needed, and that you’re the right person for the job. However, the way you present your CV can have an overwhelming influence on whether your CV is even read, let alone get...
How To … Negotiate Your Starting Salary
GET OFF TO A GOOD START WITH SALARY Understandably, many people find discussing salaries uncomfortable during an interview. But most interviewers expect some bartering and, if it motivates you to put more into the job, it’s worthwhile for both the applicant and the employer. Tips for negotiating the best starting salary: KNOW YOUR VALUE Prior...
How To Increase Your Digital Job Prospects In NI
The advancement in technology over the past 25 years has changed the way in which humans interact and communicate to forever. The introduction of the ‘World Wide Web’ in 1990 has led to 95% of people in the UK now shopping online. People no longer go online – they live online. Such advancements has led...
How to…Avoid Making Mistakes on your CV
YOUR BEST TOOL FOR SHORTLISTING An informative CV will be the best tool in your job search. Avoiding common mistakes can get you that one step closer to landing the job. WHERE DO CVs GO WRONG?: If you want your CV to be shortlisted, you have to make it very easy for the employer to...
HOW TO… MAKE THE MOVE FROM STUDENT TO EMPLOYEE
THE ‘REAL’WORLD OF FULL-TIMEWORK One day, after an uncertain few months of applications and interviews, your search for a graduate job will finally be over. However, be warned: the transition from student to employee is rarely smooth and you won’t be able to get away with acting the same way you used to. To prepare...
How to … Answer Interview Questions
THINK AHEADYou’ve secured the interview and have done all your research on the company and position but now you can give yourself an extra advantage and ease on-the-day nerves by anticipating the interview scenario and questions you may be asked. While all interview situations will differ from company to company there are a few generic...
How to…Promote Yourself
ALWAYS SHOW YOUR STRENGTHS If you’re a naturally shy person, it can be a daunting task to try and sell yourself in a job application form or interview but there are a few ways to make it easier. 1) REALISE YOUR OWN STRENGTHS The first step to selling yourself is to recognise that you have...
How to…Strengthen your CV
STAND OUT FROM ALLTHE OTHERS THE competition for top graduate jobs is rife. More students are leaving university with amazing grades, from good universities and great career prospects — but how can you make sure you stand out? The Graduate Recruitment Bureau has the following advice. 1) GET A PART-TIME JOB Having a part-time job...