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Interview tips for candidates
“What are the best ways to prepare yourself for the interview?”. This a common question we get from many of our applicants once they have secured an interview. There are many ways to go about getting yourself ready for the interview process, whether that’s as simple as knowing for sure what time you are expected to arrive, to researching a bit about the company and the industry it’s a part of to impress your interviewers.
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Does my degree subject matter?
It's an age-old question; we've all been there, wondering if the three or more years at university have been worth it. Has your specific degree topic made you more employable than the next person? Does it really matter?
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The weirdest graduate jobs you can get
There are many weird and wacky graduate roles out there that can put your degree to good use, this blog explores some of the options available to you.
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Work Experience - it really is valuable
This blog was written by Jenna, who is currently doing her work experience with us and so can tell you what it's all about!
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Don't know what to do at 15? That's OK
This blog was written by Jenna, who is doing her work experience with us, so can tell you all about the pain of choosing your GCSEs. Here's her wise advice for those of you who are currently going through the decision process.
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How to make decisions on your career
Do your research! We know that it can be difficult to decide what to do for your career but we've put the resources together to help you!
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Interview Etiquette
So, you've just received a call inviting you to interview at that amazing company you applied for… you can picture it now, getting that job offer in, you'll be their newest employee ready to take the company by storm and impress your way to the top. The only snag? – you haven't actually interviewed yet.
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Do I need to pass GCSEs to start an Apprenticeship
In an ideal world, everyone would be able to achieve at least a couple of GCSEs to help them get onto the career ladder. However, we know that isn’t the case for everyone for a variety of reasons.
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The importance of professional voicemail greetings
Having a good voicemail greeting is very important to consider – particularly when you are searching and applying for jobs. It may be one of the first interactions a prospective employer will have with you. High-quality voicemail greetings are welcoming and convey your tone, attitude and even the image of you as a candidate.
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Sumaya's Apprenticeship
We have recently interviewed an Apprentice Production Technician, Sumaya who does her apprenticeship with SEMTA at Surface Measurement Systems. Here is what she had to say about her apprenticeship.
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Everything you need to know before applying
As National Apprenticeship Week approaches, (4th – 8th March), we talk to Deborah Edmondson, Early Talent Director at Cohesion Recruitment, for her advice on guiding you through the apprenticeship process...
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Apprenticeships: College VS Training Provider
Sometimes apprenticeships can be misunderstood, and it's quite an easy thing to do. This blog should help you know the difference between colleges and training providers and what that could mean for your Apprenticeship.