How to… Ask For A Pay Rise
Asking for a pay rise can be incredibly daunting. This is made worse by the current economic climate but if you feel you deserve a pay rise -and your company can afford it -then you should not feel guilty for asking. Although every circumstance will be different there are some basic rules that can help...
How To…Avoid Letting Your Digital Footprint Get In The Way Of Your Dream Job
BE WARY OF SOCIAL MEDIA Roger Gilpin, of executive search company Gilpin, explains how to make sure your ‘digital footprint’ doesn’t cost you your dream job: DIGITAL tools are providing recruiters with more information about candidates. Information on your CV or application form is only a small part of what they can learn about you....
How To… Make the Transition from Student to Employee
SAY GOODBYE TO BAD HABITS 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. To prepare, now is as good a time as any to start thinking about cutting out some...
How to…Reduce Workplace Stress
STOP PRESSURE GETTING TO YOU What it involves Do you dread the Monday morning workload? 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 make it work for you. Don’t try to do too much Often we are our...
How To…Use Social Media For Graduate Recruitment
NETWORK UP THE LADDER Sean Gallagher from the University of Ulster shares his hints and tips for using social media to find graduate recruitment opportunities We have all heard of employers investigating candidates’ LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter profiles to narrow down the field of applicants. Job seekers, however, may be surprised how many employers now...
How To… Conduct a Graduate Job Search
FINDING THAT ELUSIVE POST Julie Connolly from the University of Ulster shares her hints and tips for searching for a graduate job. USE A MULTI-CHANNEL APPROACH Approach organisations who are not currently advertising. Build relationships with the right contacts. MAKE THE INTERNET WORK FOR YOU Use social media like Twitter and Facebook to your advantage....
How To… Cope with Student Stress
SIMPLE STEPS WILL HELP YOU STAY FOCUSED For most students, the end of the spring term means final essay deadlines and intense revision sessions for the upcoming exam period. These simple steps will help you to focus, feel better both mentally and physically, and help you to stay on track. DRAW UP A TIMETABLE Putting...
How to… Job Search When You’re Already Employed
Prepare and be Discreet WHILE it is normal to keep your options open and an eye on the job market, searching and interviewing for a job when you are already in employment can be difficult. Whatever the motivation: career progression, circumstances or discontent, you shouldn’t let your employer know you are considering quitting. It is...
How To… Job Search When You’re Already In Employment
TAKE CARE …AND BE PREPARED Searching and interviewing for a job when you are already in employment can be difficult. Whatever the motivation, you shouldn’t let your employer know you are considering quitting. It is therefore important to be careful as to how you go about your job search and how you take time off...
How to… Negotiate Best Starting Salary
Be wise about money and it will pay off Most interviewers expect some bartering and, if it motivates you to put more into the job, it is worthwhile for both the applicant and the employer. Know your value Prior to the interview, research the company and salary range for the position. Conduct a salary research...