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Four reasons to do work experience over the Christmas holidays

We know you’re probably looking forward to having some time away from your College work but there are plenty of reasons why getting yourself a job over the holiday periods can pay off big time. 

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Preparing for an interview: video screening and interviews

While video interviews have been used for a number of years (usually before you attend a physical interview), do you know the difference between a video interview and ‘video pre-screening’?

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Improving your job search with LinkedIn

Just starting off in your career or does your LinkedIn profile need a refresh? It's the first place a recruiter or employer could discover or interact with you. Read our top tips below to improve your job search using LinkedIn and good luck! 

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Eight things to never say at an interview

We all know the job market is competitive, so don’t ruin your chances by a small off-hand comment or question! You need to prove to the employer that you are THE ideal candidate, demonstrating your passion, skills and enthusiasm for the role.

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Seven ways to help find your career

Sometimes you can feel like everyone around you knows exactly what they are doing with their life, and how they're getting there, but the truth is so many of us don’t know and are still finding out. Take a breath, and find out more below.

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Why being resilient is so important when you are job-searching

Resilience is important when you are job searching. Firstly in how you demonstrate your resilience during the application process and the way that you deal with the disappointment of rejection after an unsuccessful interview.

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