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A-Z of Online Job Applications: Part 2

Looking to stand out in your online applications? Read our quick tips before settling down at the keyboard to discover the dos, don’ts and definitely don’ts of online applications.  Myths such as ‘you will be selected or rejected by a computer’ surround online applications – don’t believe them. Computers can only be used for screening candidates based on factors such …

A-Z of Online Job Applications: Part 1

Looking to stand out in your online applications? Read our quick tips before settling down at the keyboard to discover the dos, don’ts and definitely don’ts of online applications.  Allow enough time for each form. Some can take hours and rushing through them can lead to mistakes, such as poor spelling and grammar. Break your examples down to get …

Five Things You Didn’t Know About Speculative Applications

You may be well-practised at filling in online application forms and sending off your CV and covering letter to apply for vacancies, but what if there’s a company you’re keen to work for and they’re not advertising positions? With a speculative application you send your CV and covering letter to an employer to enquire about opportunities, not necessarily vacancies, …

Home, sweet home: returning to China

By Liting Zhang, Global Employment Manager (China) Exams are finally over, and you may be looking forward to enjoying some home comforts when you head back to China. But after you’ve rested, you’ll want to start looking at what opportunities are out there for you. What do you need to know about the labour market …

Home, sweet home: returning to Malaysia

By Kohila Palanisamy, Global Employment Consultant (South East Asia) Nasi lamak, roti canai, thosai, kuey twow goring and a good glass of The Tarik might be some of the things that you’re looking forward to now your exams are over and you’re heading back home. But what do you need to know about Malaysia’s labour market to …

Phillipa’s student helper experience

By Phillipa Ampeire, MPH Public Health  If you’ve seen any advertisements for student helpers on the Unitemps website, you might be wondering what this work entails. Phillipa shares her experiences of this varied role and tells us how it has helped her career prospects. Why did you want to be a student helper? I was first interested in …

Get advice from those who know best at our Graduate Jobs Fair!

Our Graduate Jobs Fair on Monday 9 June isn’t all about vacancies. It’s the perfect opportunity for you to carry out your research by hearing the first-hand experiences of employers, some of which are recent graduates that have been in your position, and to discuss your plans and get top tips for applications from our team. We answer your …

10 Things You Should Absolutely Do in an Interview

Have you got an interview coming up, or are planning to apply for a job soon? Get prepared for this crucial part of the application process with our short guide to help you ace the interview. 1. Conduct your research Take some time to find out about the company you’re applying to and news and …

Explore your options: make our Graduate Jobs Fair work for you!

Careers fairs are for people that know what career they want to go into, aren’t they? Won’t employers only want to speak to people with their CV on hand? If you don’t know what you want to do after university, you may think that our Graduate Jobs Fair on 9 June isn’t for you, which couldn’t be further …

Finalist careers clinic 3

By Suzanne McGregor and Sarah Durke from our Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Science Careers teams  Your focus is now on your dissertation and final exams, but at the back of your mind you may have questions about what you’re going to do afterwards. Our finalist careers clinic offers a prescription of regular instalments of frequently asked questions and expert advice …