The catwalk to success

From clothes designer to visual merchandiser, could you handle the competitive cut-throat world of fashion?   “I have always believed that fashion was not only to make women more beautiful, but also to reassure them, give them confidence” – French fashion designer, Yves Saint Laurent, once famously said. While it pays to look good when Continue reading..

5 top tips for working in retail

Part-time work in retail gives you valuable, transferable skills you can big up on your CV. So, embrace that shop work while you’re studying or in between jobs: it’s a great stepping stone Customer service This is vital for business as it creates customer loyalty, which is why all companies prefer you to have strong Continue reading..

Things to consider when searching for a job in the education sector

For many teachers and newly qualified education candidates, the job hunting process can be both time consuming and potentially daunting. But how can you best prepare for this in order to set yourself up for success?   Consider your online presence Social media can be a highly useful tool to find your new role. For Continue reading..

New research shows female graduates increasingly seeking careers in male-dominated job sectors

Propensity for male graduates to look for careers in traditionally female-dominated job sectors has fallen over the last decade. New research from graduate-jobs.com, the largest independent graduate jobs board in the UK, reveals that female graduates are increasingly seeking careers in traditionally male-dominated job sectors. Analysis of the career preferences of nearly 600,000 graduate job-seekers Continue reading..

Are you considering a career as a carer?

Becoming a carer is an extremely fulfilling career, but it’s not by any means an easy job. It requires a lot of of patience and understanding, and knowing that you are responsible for ensuring that residents are comfortable and properly cared for. The fundamental attributes of a good carer are: Professionalism at all times Patience Continue reading..

Careless interns and grads beware!

Unbearably funny and cringe-worthy for anyone who’s put in serious office time at a large corporation, WIA was an excellent reminder of what makes for  – and what definitely doesn’t make for – an impressive contribution at work. Livy Watson, intern-turned freelancer from Eyes Wide Opened, shares some handy Do’s and Don’ts… 1.       Don’t overuse jargon and clichés. It makes Continue reading..

INTERVIEW: Hilary Devey – Getting better All The Time

After a dynamic few months of ongoing business success, Hilary Devey returns as guest editor of Jobs & Careers. We caught up with Hilary at the start of what promises to be yet another triumphant year, to check out her plans and get some thoughts on the outlook for job-seekers and career-changers in 2014…   Continue reading..

Spring clean your CV

Spring is here – delivering crisp fresh air and blue skies, and losing those dreary, grey days. It’s the season where we all begin to feel great again, revitalising ourselves before the summer. In the spirit of ‘spring cleaning’ tradition, the UK’s leading independent job board CV-Library have put together some pointers to help you Continue reading..

How to make the most of a stop-gap job

In the last few years, the idea of a graduate working in a coffee shop or behind a bar seems to have been circulated across the media as one of the most disastrous consequences of the recession. This has led to widespread fear amongst current students that, after working extremely hard to secure themselves a Continue reading..

Should I work for an SME instead of the mighty corporate?

Intern-turned-freelancer Livy Watson on why she doesn’t regret avoiding the big grad scheme route… I’ve never been tempted to apply for grad schemes in large corporate firms, despite their obvious and many attractions. Though the pay’s good, the training extensive, and being able to add an impressive, well-known brand name to my CV and conversations Continue reading..