So you’ve just secured a job interview, congratulations! It’s your dream job or at least a step in the right direction. As the interview date draws closer you may become more nervous and anxious. While being nervous before a job interview is perfectly normal, overthinking and anxiety can certainly work against you. How you deal … More 3 Tips to Help Calm Your Interview Nerves & Anxiety
We’ve all been there. You’ve finished uni, spent that month in Malaysia, and now you’re back at your parents’ house; bored, broke, and desperately seeking employment. For the first couple of days it’s great. Cups of tea float up to your room like clockwork, you can have as many hot baths as you like, and … More Guest blog: How to improve your CV whilst looking for your first job
Exams are over! But you might be wondering … what next? Firstly, don’t panic! We’ve heard almost 50% of UK undergraduates enter their final year of study not knowing what they want to do next… so you are not alone! We see lots of students at this time of year who don’t have a career in … More Career choice – top tips from Careers Consultants
Starting out your first ‘proper’ job after university? Below are a few simple workplace guidelines that you should follow as an employee: Be punctual. “Better three hours too soon than one minute late.” – William Shakespeare Being punctual will give the impression that you are organised, reliable and have a good work ethic. Give yourself … More 5 Top Tips on How to Impress Your Employer
My name is Avenesh Mahtani and I graduated from QMUL’s School of Business and Management in 2010 with 1st Class Honours. Since 2010, I have been working as a teacher in Germany. Having worked in adult education until 2016, I changed to primary school teaching in 2017 and have worked at an international school teaching … More Graduate story: From Business Management to Teaching
So you’ve just completed your work experience. It was in a sector that relates to your degree and in the type of company that you always thought would suit you. Hooray for you, right? But, what if you didn’t enjoy it? You had it all mapped out but now the future isn’t so clear. The … More What if you hated your work experience?
Although they can get a bad rep, internships can be a really valuable thing in transitioning between university and the start of your career. Plus, not all internships are unpaid – an increasing number of employers are recognising the importance in providing a salary to their interns. However, like with all work, you really get … More Guest blog: How to make the most of your internship
