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Recently we have had a lot of enquires about psychometric tests and how best to prepare for these tests so I thought it would be a good basis for my next blog post. What are psychometric tests? Psychometric tests are used by employers to assess your aptitude and overall personality. They are used as part…
I had a really great chat the other day with Helen so I was dead chuffed when she offered to write a blog post about her first few months at work. Helen Butterworth (BSc Management, 2012) relates her experience of working for a small local company “After graduation I was unsure about the exact business…
This next statement comes with a health warning especially for those with heart problems or those of a nervous disposition. There is no such thing as a general CV. OK, take a seat and a deep breath, tailoring your CV to every job you apply for really isn’t that scary. Although tailoring your CV for…
Careers fair season starts in Manchester next week. All our events are open to graduates and members of the public as well as current students. There are 4 jobs fairs: Ethnic Diversity Fair – Wednesday 10th October Aimed at black and Asian students and graduates. Engineering, Science and Technology Fair – Wednesday 17th October Finance,…
October is a very busy month in careers-land, if you are looking for work or even thinking of a career change there are loads of actions you could be taking to improve your employability and find great jobs over the next 4 weeks. Here is my October to do list… (For you!) Start applying for…
Most of the big graduate schemes are now accepting applications for 2013. You are still able to apply even if you have already graduated. Is a graduate scheme for you? Graduate schemes are sometimes seen as the normal option, but actually only a minority of graduates get hired onto them. Another common opinion is that…
It’s all systems go here at the Careers Service as Fresher’s week starts. Today the 2012/2013 editions of TARGET Jobs GET directory, Guardian 300 and The Times Top 100 have all been delivered. The GET Directory is packed full of useful information. This year’s directory includes help and advice on applications, interviews and further study,…
Applying for jobs is stressful at the best of times but for people with a disability or health concerns it can be even more worrying, with questions about discrimination and how and when to disclose top of the list. However as someone who has suffered serious health problems in the past I really believe that…
So you’re looking for a particular type of job. You’ve scoured every newspaper and signed up for all the jobsites, and recruitment agencies that you can find. You’ve applied for every vacancy going or there are no jobs to be found and you are out of options. What else can you do? Apply speculatively. Applying…
We all make mistakes, people who love us forgive us. But mistakes irritate strangers, and interviewers in particular do not have any reason to forgive. An interview is an opportunity to demonstrate your skills and capabilities, showing that you are incapable is a sure way not to get hired. Take some basic precautions to avoid…
