‘Where do you see yourself in 5 years time?’ Every time I mention this question in a workshop the exasperation is audible! It’s one that a lot of
Author: Elaine Mead
Elaine Mead has been an Employment and Careers Advisor for 2years, working with individuals who have been long term unemployed. She is also an academic and employability skills tutor.
How to Answer Your Apprenticeship Interview Questions Part 2
“Apprenticeships mean working full time alongside studying for a qualification. How will you prioritise your workload?”
How to Answer Your Apprenticeship Interview Questions [Part 1]
“Tell Me Why You Have Applied for this Apprenticeship” Many of the questions you will be asked at your Apprenticeship Interview aren’t that dissimilar to those that you would be asked at any other interview – with a few exceptions.
The Christmas Job Search – Do’s & Don’ts
It’s that time of year where employers and businesses are gearing up for the masses and looking to take on extra staff to support their core teams
Back to Basics – Five Job Search Tips to Get Right
After a long (somewhat frustrating!) week trying to get in touch with candidates who’ve applied for a variety of apprenticeship or traineeship opportunities,
How to use Keywords to make your CV stand out
No matter how long you spend on your CV, the fact remains that most employers will spend on average 3-10 seconds skimming over your work history and looking for keywords.
Top Five Things to Do Before Your Interview
We all know how daunting interviews can be – it might be your first interview in a while, your first interview ever or one of many you’ve been attending
Why Didn’t I Get the Job? How to Ask for Interview Feedback
Not receiving feedback from interviews is a common complaint from clients and it can be very demotivating when you feel the interview went well to find out you were
10 Tips to Nail Your Apprenticeship Interview
For most individuals applying for an Apprenticeship, it will be your first interview – with the added stress that getting it right could ultimately put
How to be a Successful Job Applicant – Advice for Lone Parents
Balancing work – full or part time – with added childcare and other life commitments is a hard task, but it’s not impossible.