"apply" blog posts
Applying for Jobs in the UK
As a student or fresh graduate in the UK, securing your dream job can be a daunting task. However, with the right strategy, you can navigate the job application process successfully. Ujjawal looks at a step-by-step approach to increase your chances of landing your desired role.
Posted on: 14 June 2024
Skills You didn’t know you had: A guide for effective applications
When working as a Career Coach, I often find myself in chats with students who possess a wide range of transferable skills, yet they remain unaware of their own potential.
Posted on: 7 November 2023
CV mistakes to avoid as an international student
This blog from Aditi, our International Employability Experience Graduate Intern, looks at some of the common mistakes made on CVs and how to avoid them.
Posted on: 15 December 2022
Top 10 tips to make your CV stand out
Your CV could be the first thing a prospective employer will see about you so it needs to stand out if you are to make it through to the next round of the selection process.
Posted on: 8 December 2022
Your questions about interviews answered
Edmund Lewis from the AGCAS Disability Task Group has written a blog that attempts to answer the many questions that you might have about interviews.
Posted on: 10 March 2022
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Disclosing my disability when applying for jobs
Sat in A-level history class, I was given back a mock paper and asked to stay behind. ‘You seem to talk the talk in class Hannah, but it isn’t coming across when you write…has anyone ever tested you for dyslexia?’
Posted on: 7 September 2021
Preparing for a video interview
In this article, we will discuss the LinkedIn course Video Interview tips by Jenny Foss, the voice of the career blog JobJenny.com. Jenny provides tips and advice for the first time candidates experienced with doing video interviews, to enhance their employability prospects and feel more confident participating in this part of the recruitment process.
Posted on: 18 February 2021
Three ideas to to make applying for jobs easier
Applying for a job, especially as a student or graduate, feels like a full-time job. Having a high-quality application will help you stand out against hundreds of competitors, and lead to success. It can be di-heartening getting rejected from the first stage, and not being able to receive feedback. Below are some ideas and resources to make the job application process easier.
Posted on: 8 February 2021
How to improve your interview confidence
There is no getting around the fact that whilst it’s great to reach the interview stage of a recruitment process, it can be a real nerve-wracking experience.
Posted on: 6 May 2020
I've been rejected for a job: what next?
Being rejected from a job application can be disappointing, however can prove a useful lesson for the future.
Posted on: 24 January 2019