The modern workplace has changed massively over the years, and as a result, the traditional 9-5 day has largely become a thing of the past. As employers adapt to appeal to a new generation of workers, more are beginning to offer graduates the chance to work remotely from home. Although missing out on the commute […]
Let’s face it, we all have a desire to improve ourselves, whether that’s an aspect of your social life or at work. This urge to better ourselves can often be quite a headache for businesses, who have to find a way to match the ambitions of their employees or risking seeing them moving on to […]
You don’t need to have an Arts degree to use your own qualification to explore your creative side when it comes to choosing a career. Often the word ‘creative’ is tied in with artistic disciplines, but this doesn’t mean that there aren’t plenty of ways for graduates to get involved in innovative work and industries, […]
Social media has had a huge impact on the way businesses approach and hire new talent. Platforms such as Facebook and LinkedIn have become an extension to a candidate’s job application and in many cases can offer a great insight into a potential employee’s interests, personality and determination to secure a position. Figures show that […]
Searching for a graduate job can be tough and a high-level of competition means it is harder than ever to stand out from the crowd. However, those that are able to show the right attitude and make an effort to improve themselves are much more likely to land that dream job. New research from Course […]
January can often be the best time to make progress in your job search as organisations look for ways in which they can meet new targets and grow. Hiring new employees can bring a fresh perspective and vital skills into the business which can drastically improve results. According to new research from Opus Energy, 15% […]
With competition for top graduate talent so fierce, the spotlight is increasingly falling on recruitment processes as firms look to ensure they give themselves the best possible opportunity to hire the right people. It is no longer deemed sufficient for an organisation to simply post a vacancy on a job board, as graduate job seekers […]
If you are hopeful of turning an internship into a full-time position than ultimately you need to think of the whole experience as an extended job interview – the perfect chance to prove you are ready and eager to take on whatever challenges you are faced with. Adopt a proactive approach A lot of the […]
Even though internships are a way for graduate to learn more about a sector and gain experience of working life, they are also ideal for organisations to ensure individuals have the right skill set and are in tune with the company’s culture. As a result, graduates can use them as a stepping stone to move […]