University and college graduates are highly educated, driven people with a good education behind them. This makes it important to secure a good graduate job that will help you get to where you want to be. Some graduate positions are better than others and not every job will be right for you, just because it … [Read more…]
Moving up the career ladder is a great move for getting more money, more responsibility and a position that you find more rewarding and challenging. It is most people’s aims to move up the career ladder and get more out of their job, but how easy is it to do in reality? These are some … [Read more…]
This might sound obvious, but it’s important that you only apply to jobs that genuinely interest you. Whilst you might feel obliged to apply for jobs that sound like they would be good for you on paper, this isn’t going to work unless you have a keen interest in the job spec and field. It … [Read more…]
A strong team is made of of strong individual players, who all come together to make sure they achieve the best possible results they can together. To have a good team, each individual member of it needs to be highly motivated to do well for themselves. As an employer, you must have methods of motivating … [Read more…]
Everyone wants to progress in their careers – it is a natural part of being in a job and wanting to do well. How do you measure progress, though? Pay rises often aren’t scheduled in every year, and you won’t necessarily get promotions all the time. There must be other ways to monitor progress. Think … [Read more…]
Getting started in your career when you are fresh out of school or university is never going to be an easy task. There are more barriers in your way than there are circumstances in your favour. If you want to get a good job and are committed to becoming a careers person, there are some … [Read more…]
Starting a new job can be a little bit daunting, especially if it is a step up from your previous position. If you are beginning a new role, here are some ideas to make sure you learn quickly and impress your colleagues with your knowledge: Ask questions. Make the most of people’s knowledge about the … [Read more…]
Living abroad is an exciting opportunity and something that lots of people aspire to do. If this is the case for you, the first step is finding a suitable position abroad that will suit your skills and interests. If you are moving to a country where English is not the first language, you will also … [Read more…]
If you have just graduated and are looking for your first job in the field, be prepared for sharks who want to hire you to cover for holiday, or to solve a problem within their company using your fresh thinking. If you have found one of these companies they will lie about the starting wage … [Read more…]
If you are a graduate with a relevant background that will be well suited for a career at Barlcays, then you should look at applying for one of their graduate opportunities on their website. Barclays have a large global presence and a diverse range of employees from all kinds of different backgrounds. Whether your going for a … [Read more…]