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  Hello to all the students who are about to Graduate in 2021.  Your final year at the University of Bath has been full of challenges, but your perseverance and determination during this pandemic has led you to this wonderful...

With thanks to Edwin Starr; “Contact” (20th Century Fox Records 1978) Q. What do a classic 1970s disco hit and the latest Artificial Intelligence-led recruitment systems have in common?A. They both emphasise the importance of eye contact in building relationships...

So you’re preparing for an online or video interview. You know you’ve got to come up with a good range of examples of experience which demonstrate the transferable skills the job ad is asking for. You’re confident about using the...

As you might have seen in part one, not all internships are advertised. A speculative application can shine a light on opportunities that you wouldn’t normally see. Being speculative refers to a questioning curiosity, so rather than waiting for a...

Rejection is normal. More people will apply for the role than there are roles available. So, most applicants will be rejected at some point. It can feel devastating and a common response is to blame yourself. This often rears thoughts...

So you’re thinking ahead to the summer and would like to get some part time work to earn some money or an internship/insight experience to build your work experience? We’ve compiled a list of FAQs which we are often asked...

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...

Let’s be straight, job-hunting is exhausting and can lead to burn-out. But, it can pay off and change your entire life. This is why it is important to prepare. Yet, there is a difference between being organised and being mentally...