A well-positioned personal statement will lead you to a successful offer! It’s important you take the time to plan what you want to include. Think it through, make notes, allow enough time! Be enthusiastic; but be honest! Your personal statement is your chance to show you have what it takes to study your chosen subject, this can often mean applying …
The job market is in a constant state of change: from the technology we use in our day-to-day work to the company culture jobseekers are looking for. This year, employers had to adapt to changing employee standards, the rising popularity of AI, and the ever-growing need for digital skills and sustainability in the workplace. Understanding what is coming next will …
Interview nerves affect over 90% of jobseekers. No matter your experience or how many interviews you’ve done, it’s a stress everyone can relate to. Executive-level job interviews do more than just assess your ability to carry out the responsibilities of the role. They dig deeper to find out what kind of a leader you are, how you’ll manage a team, …
When applying for a senior or executive-level role, your CV needs to be strategically positioned. By now, you will have had several years of accomplishments and experience which can be challenging to distil into a two-page CV. At this level employers need to understand what you are capable of and your track record relevant to the role for which you …
LinkedIn is becoming a huge part of job hunting in the UK. As of July 2024, over 42 million people in the UK were using LinkedIn. Last year, YouGov found that looking for and applying for jobs was the main reason people are using the platform. The number of Britons using LinkedIn for their job hunt is growing, so it’s …
Redundancy has been front of mind in recent years. It reached its peak during the pandemic, before hitting a low in May 2022. Now that the job market is settling, redundancies are rising to pre-pandemic levels. It’s a stressful and emotional process, but there are ways to make the best of a difficult situation and move forward professionally. Many job …
Speculative applications involve contacting a company to enquire about a position you’re interested in when they aren’t actively recruiting for the role. Like any other job application, speculatively applying for a role means sending a CV and a Cover Letter. However, you need to make some adjustments to impress potential employers outside of a regular recruitment process. Even if they …
The modern workplace continues to evolve – particularly in a post-Covid culture. Despite this, many job seekers feel like disclosing a career gap on their CV will harm their employment prospects. According to research carried out by Applied, a third of employees surveyed have taken a career break of six months or more – but over half admit they would …
Over the past few years, the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies has been significantly progressing. As a result, AI is becoming more commonplace and quickly changing many aspects of daily life. The use of AI as part of a job search is becoming more and more common for both employers and candidates. Surveys have shown that around 1 in …
Online job boards are a vital tool in today’s job market, offering candidates a comprehensive list of professional opportunities tailored to their experience and location. By better understanding these resources, you can access the best employment opportunities at your fingertips, more efficiently reach out to potential employers, and speed up the application process. We’ve gathered the top 10 online job …