With a Career Guide, you’ll find expert advice and step-by-step instructions for every stage of your career journey. Whether you’re exploring new paths, searching for job strategies, or aiming to advance professionally, our guides offer invaluable insights and tools to help you make informed decisions and achieve your goals.
CV (curriculum vitae, Latin for ‘course of life’) You’ve found yourself a job you want to apply for, so now to get yourself an interview – with a sparkling CV. Your CV should be a brief, factual account of your employment history and qualifications to date. It’s your opportunity to demonstrate you can clearly communicate […]
Congratulations on getting the interview! Now don’t let your nerves get the better of you. Following our top tips will help you to keep calm and prepare you to give the interview of your life. Before the Interview Preparation is essential! Research the company beforehand. Get as much information as possible as they may ask
Psychometric tests Psychometric tests incorporate both ability tests and personality profiles, and are used by companies to get a better understanding of how good you would be at the job. Tests are not used to try to catch you out. Ability Tests Ability tests measure your ability to carry out a specified intellectual task, such
Why network? You may find it surprising, but it is estimated that only a fraction of all available vacancies are advertised. Networking is a widely-used method of recruiting, as it is cheaper than advertising or using agencies. You need to get networking too, as it is a powerful way of building relationships that can assist
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Employment is a contract, but it’s also more than that. The law gives a number of automatic protections to both employer and worker no matter what any contract says. Even before you secure a job, the law is at work. If, on grounds of race, sex or disability, you are denied a job, rewarded less,
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Offer A verbal offer may be made to you initially, but before doing anything like handing in your notice, wait for the written offer and contract. This will also give you time to consider whether the job and the employer is right for you. Contract A contract of employment will normally be sent out along
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Volunteering offers that feel-good factor we all love, knowing that you’ve contributed to a worthwhile cause. All sorts of people volunteer for a whole range of reasons, but those who do tend to find it extremely rewarding, sometimes challenging but very varied. Taking on a voluntary role allows you to explore career options, meet new
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Once upon a time, long ago, companies were run like big armies. Young new starts did all the hard work, while the top brass did hee haw. Few ever moved up in rank and woe betide anyone who got ideas above their station. No-one lived happily ever after. The end! Thankfully, most modern businesses offer
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You may think that uploading silly photographs of yourself to your social media profiles is just a bit of fun, but with most employers now checking social media before inviting a candidate for interview, you may be at risk of damaging your chances of getting your dream job. Here are some tips: Make sure your
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As Scotland’s number one job board, with over 5,000 live jobs at any given time on s1jobs.com you’ll easily find an array of roles which vary across discipline and industry. Meaning, that there really is something for everyone. With many large, well known brands such as Amazon, Peter Vardy, SSE, Edrington, Stagecoach, Allied Vehicles and
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