Advice

Following on from Part 1, here are some tips on writing your best CV for now. Considering you’ve been accepted into university, let’s play to your strengths and write it like an assignment! Purpose Why are employers asking for your...

A couple of weeks ago I attended an inspiring and insightful webinar all about how to start your career in a think  tank, delivered by Smart Thinking, and with speakers from several big and small think tanks. Below is what...

We all know how difficult it can be to stay positive and motivated in the job-hunting process, never mind in a pandemic! I asked my lovely colleagues in the Careers Service what strategies they recommend. Manage your time In the...

In recent weeks I have had a few students being worried about virtual interviews, especially those which are pre-recorded, or online networking with employers,  and how to develop rapport through a webcam. Some feel the challenge is to connect with...

What is Dyslexia? The NHS reports that around 10% of the British population has dyslexia to some extent, so that makes it one of the most common learning difficulties. The British Dyslexia Association define dyslexia as “Dyslexia is a learning...