Question – 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 master’s degree (in enterprise and entrepreneurship) at the university of Leeds, and I’m looking to get a job in September 2022. Since I was about...
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Question – 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 you’ve a preferred place to work? Our career coach gives the run down. Question: I’m taking an MBA, and I want to go into consulting afterwards, which means a change of industry,...
Why you need to know about START Summit 2021
The European start-up conference START Summit will be taking place entirely online this year, bringing young innovators and industry leaders together for an all-inclusive event. If you’re a young entrepreneur, tech innovator, or just a business enthusiast, you may want to check out START Summit, a student-run European conference...
Exclusive – Meeting the developers of new start-up Artik
Artik offers creatives a way to provide one another with honest, concise feedback on their work. We spoke to founders Allegra and Hadi about the business and their ambitions to redefine modern art communities. If you’re a young artist trying to make a name for yourself you may want to...
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...
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 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? 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 them to a vague category of person they think will be useful to them, for example... “Hi, I’d liek you to...
Exclusive – Alaia De Santis on making it big in the art world
A prime example of the talent, discipline, and patience it takes to become a household name as an artist, Gen Z creative Alaia De Santis shares her advice on how to succeed in the industry. 22-year-old fine arts graduate Alaia de Santis has come a very long way since realising the only means of expressing herself was by turning her ideas into works of art as a teenager. Having been featured...
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 the thought of people being stuck in jobs they hate. However, people often base their desire to make a transition on...
