Question – What’s the best strategy for Zoom interviews?
Not being able to visit a company office for an interview doesn’t mean you can’t have a strategy. Here’s 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...
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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. Finding a job can be hard even at the best of times, but throw a pandemic into the mix and you’ve really got a tough task on your...
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? I’ve been thinking about this in terms of relevance and resilience. I’m not 100% sure which sectors or organisations go in which...
How to make a productive connection with professionals
Wondering how to make your professional friendships and relationships the best they can possibly be? Here’s a rundown of the most effective approach - and what you’ll want to avoid. One of my biggest frustrations as a careers advisor is when a student I’ve never met asks me to connect...
5 questions to ask yourself about career transitions
Wondering whether to make a job switch? Make sure you know what you’re 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...
Question – Translating financial skills into social enterprise work
Your skills in any given area can be useful in other careers and areas of expertise if you know how to make the switch. Here are some top tips from our careers coach. Question: I have a bit of finance/banking experience (2yrs) but I am looking to pivot in the...
Question – The best ways to prepare for working abroad
Moving to a foreign land for your career can be daunting, but there are things you can do before making the decision and ways you can get ready for the big trip. Question: I am looking to work at a social enterprise abroad, how do I even begin the process of due diligence and getting advice from people who are currently working there? Alaia 21, UK Sounds like a great adventure...
How to use Spark AR’s DIY resources for pro Instagram Stories
Facebook’s Spark AR is making digital design more accessible than ever before for aspiring creatives. Get involved and make a buck. Creatives are finally getting a peak behind the curtain in regard to digital design tools on social media, and developing the knack of producing professional quality work is easier than ever before. In this case, we’re looking into the augmented reality features you’ll no doubt have seen on countless Insta...
Question – Should you spend 50 hours preparing to swap careers?
How long should you spend reaching out to the relevant people in a field you’re interested in? Here are our top tips on time management. Question: If somebody wanted to transition career, how many hours would you advise them to invest in talking to practitioners in their chosen field? Would 50 hours be enough? If you want to make the transition in a year (perhaps you are about to start the...
How do you figure out what to do with your career?
Working out where your career is going can be tricky, but here are some tips to help guide you toward making those hefty life decisions. My take is that you can't figure out what you want to do only by self-reflection. Naval gazing will only take you so far. Pretty quickly, you have to get feedback on your ideas, and test out theories about yourself, as well as broaden your...
