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...
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 Saïd 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 that’s actually making a difference, Dan is here to answer your questions and guide you down your chosen career path. Don’t 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 – 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...
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...
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...
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...
Question – What’s the best way to quit a job smoothly?
Looking to leave your current employer but don’t want to kick up a fuss? Our career coach gives you some solid advice on what you should and shouldn’t do. Question: How should you handle the process of handing in your leaving notice to make the situation as comfortable as possible? Great...
Question – How many jobs will I have before I’m fulfilled?
Our career coach breaks down how to approach job fulfilment and gives some guidance as to what’s realistic and what you should expect. Question - How many businesses am I likely to work for before finding a company culture that I find fulfilling? How many? One answer is that you are likely to be doing a lot of job hopping anyway! According to the Bureau of Labour Statistics, the median tenure...
Question – How long should I stick to a job I don’t like?
Our career coach gives some top advice for those who find they’re 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 potential employer doesn’t see the length of my previous employment as a red flag? I know of one person who left...
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 hiring organisations’ point of view, which is not always well understood by students. For an ‘immediate hire’ vacancy (the vacancies you...
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. I’m a recent graduate and I’m one month into a 12 month internship in the health and fitness sector, but it’s really not working for me. I’m not enjoying the unsociable hours or lack of structure. I enjoy business and I’m looking to get into the real estate industry in...
