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How Are Companies Changing Their Recruitment Processes article

How Are Companies Changing Their Recruitment Processes?

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 […]

How Can Graduates Turn an Internship into a Full-Time Position (Part 2) article

How Can Graduates Turn an Internship into a Full-Time Position? (Part 2)

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 […]

How Can Graduates Turn an Internship Into a Full-Time Position (Part 1) article

How Can Graduates Turn an Internship Into a Full-Time Position (Part 1)

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 […]

Samworth Brothers An Interview with Management Trainee, Carla Askwith article

Samworth Brothers: An Interview with Management Trainee, Carla Askwith

Name Carla Askwith Which company do you work for? Saladworks/Kettleby (Samworth Brothers) What is your job? Management Trainee Tell us about your experience of working with Discovery Graduates I applied for the Saladworks industrial placement scheme in December 2012. The application process involved an application, telephone interview and two assessment centres. Everyone at Discovery Graduates […]

How Can Graduates Use Twitter in Their Job Hunt

How Can Graduates Use Twitter in Their Job Hunt?

Social media has become a vital tool for companies looking to spread their message, give an insight into the business and also hire new staff. Not only is it used as a way of advertising an opening to attract candidates, but it is also used to gather information on prospective employees and work out whether […]

Benefits of Personal Development

Benefits of Personal Development

The key to managing your own personal development is knowing your own strengths and areas for improvement. Knowing these can help you to develop your weaknesses and turn them into strengths. An accurate self-analysis will only give you room for improvement and it is important to be totally honest with yourself in order to improve […]

How Important Are Extra-Curricular Activities To Employers

How Important Are Extra-Curricular Activities To Employers?

For modern employers, hiring a potential candidate comes down to much more than just their degree; they are looking for how well-rounded you are and whether or not you have the skills and personality to fit into the role. Whilst a degree can provide a great insight into a candidate’s academic levels, it is often […]

How Can You Successfully Deal With Multiple Job Application Deadlines

How Can You Successfully Deal With Multiple Job Application Deadlines?

Many internships, work experience placements and graduate schemes can often end up closing the doors on applications around the same time. Therefore, how you manage your time and withstand the pressure can often be the deciding factor as to whether or not you are successful. Most people will be aware of the issues that having […]

How Important Is It For Graduates To Be Proactive Whilst Job Hunting

How Important Is It For Graduates To Be Proactive Whilst Job Hunting?

Looking for a job can quickly become a frustrating experience if you fail to make any immediate progress, mainly due to the fact that you can feel as though you have very little control over the process. But why can being proactive help you on your way? Some sectors, such as the arts and the […]