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Using ‘hard-working’ and ‘motivated’ is now meaningless on CVs Presenting yourself as ‘hard working,’ ‘motivated’ or ‘a team player’ may no longer be the key to getting an interview. CVs are no longer seen as the best way to make … Continue reading →

Randstad Financial & Professional’s “what not to do in an interview” video including using bad body language, giving short closed answers and portraying an unfriendly attitude.

“It was the most humiliating experience of my life. It took everything I had not to burst into tears.” That’s Ellen Harris, a marketing assistant, describing an experience that still brings her out in a cold sweat. She wasn’t left … Continue reading →

Data from the Higher Education Statistics Agency shows as many as a fifth of students were without work after leaving some universities. By Graeme Paton, Education Editor 5th July 2012 You can read Graeme’s article here  

A combination of too many students, grade inflation and a stalled economy have created a toxic combination for any new graduate seeking paid employment. By Louisa Peacock  04 Jul 2012 You can read her article here.