How to… Make Work Experience Work
LOTS of students carry out work experience during their time at university as a compulsory part of their degree course, but even if it doesn’t add anything to your degree, it’s a great way to get ahead of the curve in a particularly tough industry. Most work experience placements will prove to be good learning...
How To… Find the Perfect Job – Part 2
PART two of our guide to successful job hunting. BE PROACTIVE IN YOUR HUNT Don’t just sit about and wait for something to happen. If you have made up your mind that you want to look for a new job, start sending your CV to companies that you want to work for. Highlight your experience,...
How To… Find the Perfect Job – Part 1
KEEP YOUR CV UP-TO-DATE The most important thing when looking for a new job is to ensure you have an up-to date CV and LinkedIn page, as this is often the first thing that new employers will go to. If you are making changes to your LinkedIn profile, you may wish to turn off notifications...
How to… Job search in January 2017
WHETHER you’re searching for a job or thinking of making a career change, taking positive steps now can benefit you for the months to come. BE PREPARED Update your CV to reflect your most recent employment opportunities and achievements. Sign up for job opportunity alerts in your desired field and check recruitment pages for jobs...
How To… Make Career Resolutions
CREATING THE CHANGES TO MOVE AHEAD IT’S that time of year again, when many of us will be considering New Year’s resolutions, and for some, that might include thinking about a change in career path or perhaps even deciding on a career for the first time. Anne Richardson from the Department for Employment and Learning’s...
How To … Get A Work Experience Placement (06-12-2016)
TAKING THE INITIATIVE IN a competitive jobs market, gaining as much experience as possible is crucial to put you ahead of the competition. Work experience is also an invaluable insight into whether or not a particular job is right for you and is an excellent opportunity to make contacts. WHEN TO APPLY Work experience placements...
HOW TO…ANSWER UNEXPECTED INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
INTERVIEWERS often throw in a trick or unexpected question to try and catch you unaware. Quite often there is no right or wrong answer but rather they are trying to gauge your ability to think on your feet. Some common types of questions may include: IF YOU WERE GIVEN A BOX OF 10 PENCILS CAN...
How To… Answer Tough Interview Questions
BELOW are some of the more difficult to answer questions you may face in interview. Take your time, think through the scenario and answer in a clear, coherent manner. HINTS AND TIPS: WHY ARE YOU LEAVING YOUR CURRENT JOB? This is a tough question to answer but one that you will no doubt be asked...
HOW TO….MAKE THE MOST OF A LEGAL TRAINEESHIP
So, you’ve completed your Law degree, passed the Institute of Professional Legal Studies entrance exam, survived the interviews and succeeded in securing a training contract with a legal firm. But how do you make the most of your two years as a Trainee solicitor? Anna McNulty, now an Associate at Arthur Cox having completed her...
How to… Plan your gap year
If you are about to finish school or university and are considering what to do next then you may have considered taking a gap year before going straight into employment or on to further education. Taking a year out, allows each graduate/student the opportunity to experience something different – be that travelling, working aboard or...