What next after graduation? How to give yourself the best chance in the job hunt

Congratulations! Graduation day has finally arrived and all of your hard work has been rewarded with a good university degree. While this is a fantastic achievement, you will also need to think about the next step in your career – and this means preparing for the often feared job-hunting period. Just like networking, interviewing and Continue reading..

Perfecting your posture for interview success

Aimee Carmichael, from recruiter Morgan McKinley, explains why posture counts in an interview situation… As a well-prepared job hunter you’ll no doubt spend some time thinking about how you’ll answer those all-important interview questions, but what you may not realise is that prospective employers will have probably made up their mind about you before you Continue reading..

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..

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..