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Transferable skills you actually have
If you don't think you have skills to add to your CV, you're probably wrong. Transferable skills are what you've been picking up for years and are highly valued by employers!
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What is flexible working? Some easy answers.
Flexible working has been a hot topic for the last few months in the world of employment in the response to the coronavirus pandemic. But how could this change the future landscape of work for you? This blog aims to clear up the confusion around what flexible working is, how it can be valuable for you, and what you might expect in a flexible role.
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2021 Results Day
So it’s finally here, results day 2021 – how are you feeling? Nervous? Excited? Whatever this day brings for you there are so many opportunities out there.
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Our 2020 Impact Report
What we do really matters. We’re changing lives for the better. Find out the impact we made in 2020.
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Apply now for GetMyFirstJob's Employathon
Boost your confidence and brush up on your employability skills with GetMyFirstJob's Employathon: an exciting new virtual programme supported by UBS!
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Including hobbies in your CV
For school, college and university leavers it can be difficult to properly demonstrate your strengths as you may not have very much experience. That’s why we’ve put together this blog to help you think about the skills you’ve gained through your hobbies.
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A parent/carer’s guide to apprenticeships
As a parent or carer, you’re probably treading a very fine line. On the one hand you want to do everything you can to help someone do what’s right for them, but on the other, you don’t want to be overbearing or do everything for them.
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Am I too late to the graduate job hunt?
Every year between May and July many students finish off their degrees and have the realisation that they need to get a graduate job. In this situation and we’re often asked the same thing: are we too late?
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7 mistakes you're making with applications
Applying for a job for the first time can be unnerving and mistakes are bound to happen. Here are some of the most common mistakes we see that you can easily change!
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How is COVID-19 affecting you?
Since the UK has been in lockdown, we’ve been asking you to tell us what how you are and how your job search has been affected. Here’s what we’ve found…
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Making the most of your time in isolation
We have partnered with Fledglink until the end of summer to ensure you continue to get the support and guidance you need to prepare you for life after school or college. Here are their tips on how to stop yourself going stir crazy during isolation.
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Free online courses to build your CV
It might not be the first thing on your mind at the moment, but there are plenty of free online courses that you could be doing to not only keep you busy, but also improve your CV in the process.