As exam season is underway and graduates will soon be preparing to kickstart a career in their chosen field, exploring the job market can be an extremely daunting and disheartening period. With the current market being as competitive as ever, typical entry-level roles appear to now be reserved for candidates with years of experience as companies place unreasonable demands and …
How to Highlight Experience on a CV
When you are applying for jobs, one of the most important things you can do is highlight your experience on your CV. This might feel very uncomfortable – it’s hard to look at your career objectively and talk about all of the things you have achieved. We completely understand – and we’re here to help! By following a few key …
What Employers Need To See On Your CV
First impressions count – especially when you are applying for a new job. Some positions can attract hundreds of applications. Impressing employers from the second they pick up your CV is critical to get to the next stage. But there’s so much advice out there that it can be hard to know where to start. CV writing can feel overwhelming …
The importance of gaining work experience whilst studying
It’s crazy to think that you could spend 3 years of your life stressing your way through a University course only to lose out on your dream job role at the end of it. There’s no denying that Uni students have it tough. Sure, there’s the occasional party session and maybe one too many hangovers but studying for exams at …
How best to gain legal experience when you are a student
Gaining work experience is an important part of your journey to becoming a lawyer. Firstly, it shows you are proactive and committed to the field. Secondly, it is important to have first-hand experience of what it is like to work in legal practice or Chambers. This is not only for the benefit of your CV but also for you in …