Question – Who should I pick for quality references?
Looking for advice on who to pick for effective references? Our career coach offers a few words of wisdom. Question: What kind of people would make good references? Molly, Swindon References are an important part of candidate selection, but they typically come at the end of the process, once you...
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Question – How do I know which job title is best for me?
Wondering how to navigate the confusing world of job titles? Our career coach gives some quick advice to help you through it. Question: I find job titles confusing, how do I know what kind of roles I should apply for? Ginny, London I guess some job titles are helpful, in very structured...
New study says Gen Z would quit jobs instead of being unhappy
A new research piece by Randstad, published by Business Insider, says that young people would rather quit jobs and look elsewhere than remain in a position that makes them unhappy. The age of company loyalty is officially over, if it wasn’t already obvious. A new study by human resource consultancy...
Question – What should I expect from my first salary?
Heading into your first role? Our career coach looks at the various factors that can affect your salary and says it's best to research for your own needs. Question: What’s a normal salary to expect in your first role? Ginny, London Salaries vary wildly, so there is no generic answer to...
Question – What should I ask the interviewer?
Wondering what should you should say at the end of an interview? Our career coach gives some advice on what you can ask to stand out from the crowd. Question: What are some of the best questions to ask the interviewer in an interview? Anonymous It’s very common to be...
Question – Do you really need to go to university?
Considering going to university? Our career coach gives his insight into how your education can impact your job opportunities. Question: Do you have to go to university to get somewhere in life? Ella, East Grinstead The short answer is no. Lots of entrepreneurs and successful people in the arts, fashion and entertainment...
Question – Should I prioritise personability over qualifications?
Wondering which qualities you need to focus on when looking for work, or just eager to make employment as smooth as possible? Our career coach gives some advice. Question: What’s more important, qualifications or being personable? Lucy, London What a great question. Do you need qualifications? Some jobs very explicitly require qualifications. Think of pilots, doctors, scientists, accountants, or lawyers. In these jobs, you can’t make up for a lack of qualifications with...
Question – How do I learn my strengths and weakness in a field?
Wondering how to determine which specific parts of an industry you’re best in? Our career coach gives some advice on how to work out where you fit in a workplace. Question: When you have little professional experience, how can you figure out what your strengths and weaknesses are in a particular sector? It’s a great question and a really important one for people who are just starting out. Here are some ideas. Figuring...
Question – Should I prioritise values over career advancement?
Our career coach gives some advice on whether you should prioritise company values or career prospects when choosing a place of work. Question: How important is it to work for a business that shares my values, vs. one that will advance my career? My take is that it’s more important to work for a business that shares your values, for three reasons: It’ll be hard to maintain your motivation working for...
Question – How should I approach an intimidating boss?
Are you struggling with a difficult or scary superior? Our career coach gives some advice on how best to tackle a potentially sticky situation. Question: When taking the first steps into a career after leaving university, how should I deal with an intimidating boss when I have little experience but am eager to learn? I’m going to start this answer by distinguishing between intimidating and bullying. Intimidating is definitely a suboptimal management...
