Get the job

From finding vacancies to acing the interview, read how to get the edge on your rivals and bag an all-important job offer.  On the first rung of the career ladder after leaving school or higher education? Perhaps you’ve recently been made redundant, or want to take the next step in your career? Or maybe you’re Continue reading..

4 signs you’re ready for a job change

Feel like you’re treading water? It could be time for pastures new.  Generally speaking, you enjoy your job and get on with your colleagues, so it’s tempting to stay in that same role indefinitely. But by not taking a regular, hard look at how you’re really doing in your career, you could miss signs that Continue reading..

Apprenticeships: your questions answered

Fancy training while you work – and get a salary? Then an apprenticeship could be for you. Here’s how it all works… Those not interested in going on to university or higher education, or who don’t have the qualifications to do so, can still train for a great career – by joining an apprenticeship. This Continue reading..

Jobs & Careers with Sarah Willingham – May 2016

Dear readers, Your ideal role is just around the corner Finding a new job can be  a daunting task. It doesn’t matter what stage you’re  at – you could be fresh out of school, college or uni, or aiming to return to the workplace after  having children. Perhaps you’re thinking through your options as  you Continue reading..

Being authoritative in the interview process

The interview process is daunting for anyone. Regardless of an individual’s professional history or even how many times they have been to an interview, everyone will have some form of anxiety ahead of such a meeting. However, it’s important to note that this is by no means a weakness, in fact nerves can be beneficial Continue reading..

How to write a CV for the Creative Industries

Creative Skillset shows you how to first master the basics and then stand out from the crowd. With the Office for National Statistics (ONS) recently announcing that long-term unemployment has hit a 17-year high, and figures revealing that graduates in Europe now expect to submit as many as 60 applications before landing their first job1, perfecting Continue reading..