Question – How long should I stick to a job I donβt like?
Our career coach gives some top advice for those who find theyβre not loving their new job. Question - If I am immediately unhappy in a role and do not see myself staying at the company long term, how long should I stick it out so that my next...
Who is The Career Coach?
No matter where you are along your career path, Thred is here to help. Allow us to introduce you to your very own Career Coach, Dan Kiernan. Dan is currently the Career Advisor at the SaΓ―d Business School, University of Oxford, where he focuses on impact careers (perfect) and he has recently been selected as a ‘Top Voice for Jobs and Careers’ by LinkedIn. Whether you need help writing a winning CV to score your dream job or advice on how to find a job with a company thatβs actually making a difference, Dan is here to answer your questions and guide you down your chosen career path. Donβt hesitate, hit Dan up by emailing [email protected] and start taking charge of your career! In the meantime, scroll down for a variety of career-building articles and videos to get you started. #changeiscoming
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Question – How long does the hiring process really take?
Question: How long does the interviewing, task and trial process typically take before securing a full-time role? Is it worth taking up a job in retail/hospitality to support me during the process after leaving university? Chloe, France This question is a good opportunity to think about the process from the...
Transitioning from education into the workforce
Our career coach gives some insight into the tricky shift from university or school into the world of adult work. Iβm a recent graduate and Iβm one month into a 12 month internship in the health and fitness sector, but itβs really not working for me. Iβm not enjoying the...
Question β Should I broaden my career focus?
Our career coach gives advice to those who are questioning their career aspirations as they enter the workforce. Question: I am currently completing a masterβs degree (in enterprise and entrepreneurship) at the university of Leeds, and Iβm looking to get a job in September 2022. Since I was about...
Question β Should I be upfront about my location when networking?
Getting contacts for potential work can be a tricky enough business on its own, but what happens when youβve a preferred place to work? Our career coach gives the run down. Question: Iβm taking an MBA, and I want to go into consulting afterwards, which means a change of industry,...
Question β Whatβs the best strategy for Zoom interviews?
Not being able to visit a company office for an interview doesnβt mean you canβt have a strategy. Hereβs our advice for securing a successful first-time chat with a potential employer. Question: Given most hiring is now done on-line versus in person, what should I change about the way...
Three ideas for more effective job hunting
Looking for a good approach to finding your next job? Here are my top three ideas for getting you that dream career.Β Finding a job can be hard even at the best of times, but throw a pandemic into the mix and youβve really got a tough task on your hands. Although it may be hard, there are things you can do to increase your chances of bagging a job and...
Where to get hired post Covid-19
The pandemic has changed the way businesses around the world operate and run - so where should you be looking to get hired once things return to normal? Iβve been thinking about this in terms of relevance and resilience. Iβm not 100% sure which sectors or organisations go in which boxes; you can take your own view on that. But big tech, home delivery services, healthcare, town planning and operations are...
How to make a productive connection with professionals
Wondering how to make your professional friendships and relationships the best they can possibly be? Hereβs a rundown of the most effective approach - and what youβll want to avoid.Β One of my biggest frustrations as a careers advisor is when a student Iβve never met asks me to connect them to a vague category of person they think will be useful to them, for example... βHi, Iβd liek you to...
5 questions to ask yourself about career transitions
Wondering whether to make a job switch? Make sure you know what youβre getting into and ask yourself these vital questions before you do so. I work with lots of people of all ages who want to make a career transition. I think transitions are REALLY positive - I hate the thought of people being stuck in jobs they hate. However, people often base their desire to make a transition on...
