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  • October Career Advice Round-Up

    • 28 Oct 2022
    • Charlotte Rogers

    This month we have written five different articles for you to enjoy, from ice breaker questions to quiet quitting. Keep reading for a full October round-up!

  • How to answer icebreaker questions

    • 10 Oct 2022
    • Charlotte Rogers

    Interviews can be a nerve-wracking experience for some people and icebreaker questions can help put you at ease.

  • How to apply for multiple jobs at once

    • 24 Aug 2022
    • Charlotte Rogers

    When job seeking, there can be this pressure to find a job as quick as possible. However, rushing through your applications isn’t always the best way to tackle a job search. So, what is the right way to apply for multiple jobs at once?

  • 15 job searching habits you need to quit if you want success

    • 15 Aug 2022
    • Charlotte Rogers

    If you’re finding that your job search is getting you nowhere, chances are you need to change your strategy. Here are a few habits you need to quit if you want to find more success with your job search.

  • How to become a STEM Ambassador

    • 20 Jun 2022
    • Charlotte Rogers

    STEM Ambassadors are volunteers that can be from the industry, they could work or study in the field and they are passionate about passing on their passion to the next generation of STEM professionals. Could this be for you?

  • How to answer the “How would you describe yourself?” Interview question

    • 15 Jun 2022
    • Charlotte Rogers

    Being well prepared for an interview includes planning answers to potential questions. They don’t have to be in full detail, just enough for you to work with and form a conversation with, if needed. This question is a good example of that.

  • How to save a job interview that's going badly

    • 27 May 2022
    • Charlotte Rogers

    Job interviews aren’t always easy. You’re only human and sometimes nerves can get in the way. We often dwell on our mistakes afterwards, but this article talks you through what you can do to make your current situation a bit better.

  • How to Ace Group Interviews

    • 18 May 2022
    • Charlotte Rogers

    Group interviews are rare in the engineering sector, but should they happen, it’s good to be prepared. We have a number of tips that can be used to help you prepare for and smash group interviews, keep reading to find out more.

  • How to answer the ‘Tell me about a time when…?’ Interview question

    • 15 Apr 2022
    • Charlotte Rogers

    In an interview, you may find yourself scrambling for words when the interviewer asks a question starting with ‘tell me about a time when?’. There is a good plan for answering these types of questions, read this article to find out how you can be as prepared as possible and stop those nerves.

  • Why Communication is more Important than ever

    • 23 Mar 2022
    • Charlotte Rogers

    This isn’t new information to anyone, but over the last couple of years, we have relied on new kinds of communication. Good communication is key to a job search and understanding why it’s important and what you can be doing to ensure success, will help you greatly.

  • February Career Advice Round-Up

    • 28 Feb 2022
    • Charlotte Rogers

    February always goes by in a flash, especially when January feels like it lasts a lifetime. Have you been successful in your job search this year, or do you need a bit of advice to help you along the way? We’re here to help you!

  • How to answer the “What makes you stand out from the other candidates?” Interview question

    • 23 Feb 2022
    • Charlotte Rogers

    Employers want someone that can bring something different to a role and that is why they ask you this interview question. We have some advice on how to prepare and answer this popular interview question to help you reach your goals!

  • Back to Basics Guide

    • 9 Feb 2022
    • Charlotte Rogers

    This guide is all about the basics of your job search. Discussing decision making, your CV and everything in between. So, if this is your first time looking for a job in your chosen sector or you need to readjust your job search, this is the guide for you.

  • Potential Job interview mistakes you didn’t know you were making!

    • 4 Feb 2022
    • Charlotte Rogers

    It’s inevitable that after an interview you ask yourself or get asked, ‘how did it go?’. We can’t go back in time and change anything, but we can look back on our experiences, learn from them and try again next time. This article is about common interview mistakes and how you can rectify them for next time!

  • How to answer the “Why are you leaving your current job?” Interview question

    • 26 Jan 2022
    • Charlotte Rogers

    If you are new to interview situations, one of the main causes for nerves is not knowing what they will ask you. The best way to be prepared, is to go through some popular questions and create mock answers. This article tells you how to do exactly that.

  • Returning to Your Engineering Career

    • 17 Jan 2022
    • Charlotte Rogers

    Many of today’s workforce will end up taking time away from work, so how do you make that return after a career break? There can be many reasons as to why someone takes time away from their career, this article discusses how you can return to work and feel confident doing so.

  • How to make a successful career change

    • 29 Dec 2021
    • Charlotte Rogers

    For anything to be successful, you need to know why you are doing it and what you want your end goal to be. People seek change for a number of different reasons, so find the one that will motivate you.

  • How to have a successful interview as an Extrovert

    • 10 Dec 2021
    • Charlotte Rogers

    You wouldn’t initially think that extroverts have many issues when it comes to job interviews, but the only difference between introverts and extroverts is the way social interaction makes them feel. We have some tips and advice on how to handle an interview as an extrovert, so keep reading!

  • Why should I carry on my job search in December?

    • 1 Dec 2021
    • Charlotte Rogers

    Why do we stop job hunting in December? The holiday period can be just as good a time as any to look for a new job and here are just a few of the reasons why.