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How to Make a Difference in Your Career
Have you ever thought about using your degree and career to make a positive change in society? If so, looking at working for a socially-conscious company such as an NGO could be a great fit. If you want to know more about them, and what a career involving cause-based...
What Skills Do YOU Need to Succeed?
While there are certainly some skills that specific industries value above others, there are many that are valued in a variety of contexts, regardless of the field of work. These abilities can be developed through extracurricular activities, paid work, volunteering...
Business and Society: How can YOU make a difference?
By Mia Casey Often many view business – whether big or small – as independent capitalist structures providing more social problems than benefits. However this idea is changing. Across start-up companies and other established organisations, many are beginning to see...
Volunteering: How Can it Help YOU?
While it can be hard to find time to take on extra work, volunteering is an extremely worthwhile pursuit when it comes to increasing your employability. Opening up the opportunity for you to build skills, forge new industry connections and positively impact your...
4 Ways to Customize Your Workspace to Improve Productivity
Research has shown that people have increased productivity when they have more control over their work environment – from more freedom to work inside or out, to decorating their desks. While changes like windows and ceiling height are often out of many people’s...
Cover letters: top 5 tips + free template!
A cover letter is a must-have in the application process, so we’ve put together a list of our top tips for writing an awesome cover letter! Tips 1. Format In terms of format, put your name and contact details, as well as the employer’s name and contact details at the...
Networking at industry careers fairs
Networking events differ depending on their speciality – some events are general, others are chats over canapés, and others are specific to an industry. Knowing how to stand out from the crowd can be tricky, so we’ve compiled a small list of things you can do to...
CATS! + getting started on LinkedIn
LinkedIn is the world’s largest online professional network, and in today’s recruitment world, managing your online profile is a MUST. LinkedIn is a great resource to get your name out to people in your industry and start building those professional connections! It...
Tips for writing a standout resume
It’s hard to find anyone who actively enjoys writing a resume. But fear not! A large part of what stumps people when it comes to crafting their resumes is uncertainty, and this is easy to overcome. Read on for a few comprehensive pieces of advice on writing a standout...
4 tips for kick-starting your career this August!
It can be easy to avoid setting time aside to work on your future when balancing things like assignments, work, exams and a social life can take all of your attention in the present. However, there are a few simple steps you can take to give yourself a head-start on...