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Let your CV show your potential

jobs.ac.uk careers - February 27, 2019

When your CV reaches a prospective employer it needs to stand out against the competition to make it through the first round of rejections.  Errors such as spelling mistakes, bad…

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Life as a Graduate: 6 tips for getting ‘the job’ when you are underqualified

Alex Sebuliba - January 14, 2019

Being a fresh graduate, there might be a scenario when you find your dream job listed on a job portal but as you scroll down, you discover that although you…

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How to create a stand-out academic CV

Kirsty Qualtrough - June 19, 2018

Applying for a job is competitive business, especially within the academic arena. Your CV is often the first interaction you have with a potential employer and for this reason it’s…

Developing A Career In Outdoor Activities

jobs.ac.uk careers - June 23, 2015

Perhaps you hate the thought of spending your working life in an office or laboratory? There are alternatives – here are some things to consider if you want to work…

Developing a Career in a Rural Area

jobs.ac.uk careers - June 16, 2015

Readers will know that highly-paid jobs with the best career prospects are mostly located in and around cities, especially London.  But city life doesn’t suit everyone.  So here are some…

Working on a Science Park

jobs.ac.uk careers - June 9, 2015

Have you considered working on a Science Park?  And what are the possible advantages and disadvantages of doing so? What is a Science Park? The term ‘Science Parks’ means different…

Graduate tips on securing that first job

Lily Canter - February 26, 2015

    Each year at Sheffield Hallam University we invite journalism and media graduates back to the institution to give tips to our undergraduates on how to clinch their first…

Keeping Track of Applications and Related Materials

Mitzi Waltz - January 21, 2015

Looking for work? There are many simple things you can do now that can help you meet application deadlines without a last-minute rush, or the mistakes that can come with…

Getting your CV ready for employment after graduating

Leo Woodhead - November 5, 2014

Guest post by Jess O’Donnell The job market is extremely competitive, now more than ever, and employers aren’t settling for second best. Even though unemployment is on the decline, the number…

4 Steps to Make Your Graduate CV ‘Job Ready’!

Leo Woodhead - August 1, 2014

After 3 or 4 years of (hopefully) hard work you’ve finally done it. You’ve managed to do what at times felt impossible and you’ve bagged the degree that you were…

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