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How to be a low-risk hire by building trust into your application
View from the other side of the desk - Can he trust you? #2 Yesterday we met Alex, a senior manager who is worried about recruiting interns/new graduates (see blog here). Like many other employers he is concerned that should...
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Can I trust you?
A view from the other side of the desk…in lockdown I’m Alex, a senior manager with a growing business. I’ve managed to keep my team and business focussed and productive throughout the pandemic. I’m really happy with how the switch...
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Brexit and graduate job hunting
Brexit was the big worry at the start of 2020, then COVID happened and here we are, and neither is entirely resolved. It is too early to tell the impact Brexit is likely to have on UK industries especially as...
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Welcome back to Spring term!
We in the Careers Service hope that you are all doing well and are looking forward to a new Spring term at the University. The days are getting longer, it is closer to the summer and with the positive news...
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5 quick fixes for your cover letter language
So, you’re in the final stages of writing your cover letter? Nice work! Here are some checks that you can make before you send it off. 1. Uncertainty. Scan for phrases like “I feel that”, “I think”, “I began to...
