Curriculum Vitae-l? The past, present and future of the CV Part 3: The Video CV
In our first two articles in this series, we explored the origins of the CV and the importance of adapting [...]
What do employers really want?
When I was first writing What Employers Want, I asked employers what they wanted from [...]
Curriculum Vitae-l? The past, present and future of the CV Part 2: The Alternative CV
In our first article in this series, we looked at the ‘Standard CV’, provided some historical context and highlighted the [...]
Curriculum Vitae-l? The past, present and future of the CV Part 1: The Standard CV
They say the only certainties in life are death and taxes but as careers practitioners, we know that there is [...]
Disability and Employment: Is change on the horizon?
“I wouldn’t tell your employer about your disability, if I were you.” I was 13 years old when I told [...]
Work Experience: The thank you letter
So, you’ve finished your work experience placement. If all went to plan, you will have [...]
How to use LinkedIn as part of university and career planning
Today’s tech-savvy students have grown up with internet enabled devices in their hands. That means that in addition to the [...]
7 ways to prepare for your career while at university
When it comes to preparing for your career at university, there are two common misconceptions. One is that internships and [...]
Internships: The lowdown
Completing an internship, or several, is now a well-trodden path to securing paid employment in many fields. The intern experience [...]
Marginal Gains: The unsung benefits of unsuccessful job applications
Many of us will have experienced the feeling of ‘failure’ that comes from an unsuccessful job application or interview, not [...]