Jenn Tapner, Author at Career Advice

What are your strengths and weaknesses? The best answers to tricky interview questions

Interviews aren’t supposed to be easy. They exist to give potential employers a broader picture of your strengths and weaknesses beyond those listed on your CV, and it’s always difficult to anticipate which way the conversation will turn. But there are some common themes that frequently crop up in interviews, no matter the industry or […]

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What is a cover letter and what should it include?

Cover Letters / Jenn Tapner

What is a cover letter? A cover letter is a supporting document that you send alongside your CV when you apply for a job. Rather than talking about the specific qualifications and work experience that you have. This is the chance to highlight what personal traits, interests, and characteristics make you a good fit for

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Scottish Apprenticeship Week

Apprenticeship, What's New! / Jenn Tapner

Scottish Apprenticeship Week This week marks the Scottish Apprenticeship Week (4-8 March 2022) which aims to shine a light on the vital role apprenticeships play in supporting people, employers, and the wider economy. Choosing the next direction can be a daunting task for anyone. Particularly for school leavers who believe that further education at a

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Common questions asked in an interview and how to answer them

Interviewing / Jenn Tapner

Fortunately, you can prepare for interviews. There are plenty of common interview questions which employers rely on to find out what they want about you. We’ll take a look at these common interview questions you might be asked, and how best to answer them, as well as provide some top tips for answering questions you

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The Best of Both Worlds: 5 top tips to manage your time with hybrid working

Hybrid working, Remote Working, Working Life Tips / Jenn Tapner

Last week we asked you what your preference was for working location after the reintroduction of office working. With many companies adopting a hybrid approach to their organisations, we wanted to find out what you preferred. This is what you told us. Over half of you (61%) voted for hybrid working, blending office and remote

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5 reasons dating is just like your job search

Finding a Job / Jenn Tapner

Dating and searching for your ideal job are more similar than you think. From trusting your gut and the butterflies at the beginning to that heart-wrenching redundancy feeling a bit like that breakup you had last year. Unsurprisingly, much of the advice for your dating life can also be applied to your job search! Here

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What’s for you will go by you. Here are 3 things you can do to kickstart your job search

Finding a Job / Jenn Tapner

Are you struggling with finding that dream job? Here are 3 tips to kickstart your job search today. Define your career goals This may sound obvious but really think about it. This is why so many of us struggle when we’re asked that dreaded interview question, “Where do you see yourself in five years’

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3 burning questions answered about mentorships

Uncategorised / Jenn Tapner

In celebration of National Mentorship Month, we have compiled and answered some of your most burning questions about mentorships. In this blog we’ll explore: What a mentorship is and what its purpose is What the benefits associated with mentorships are How to find your perfect mentor What is a mentorship? “A mentorship is a

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The Scottish companies leading the fight against climate change

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All eyes were on Scotland recently as we hosted world leaders and advocates from all corners of the world during COP26, the two-week UN climate summit. In the wake of this potentially world-changing event, the UK Government is encouraging global companies to join the UN Race to Zero Campaign, comprising of 120 countries committed to

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