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Graduates | Guest blogger
Written by TARGETjobs IT
Divide among IT graduate recruiters on fairness and effectiveness of A levels
IT graduate recruiters are at odds as to whether A levels help or hinder effective selection, according to a recent survey by TARGETjobs IT.
Many employers and academics in Higher Education are also concerned that graduate recruiters who set too much store by A level results might discri...
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Business | Careers | Graduates | Guest blogger | Women | Women in business | Women in IT
Written by Anna Dewinter at Pure Content
Information technology (IT) is one of today’s fastest-growing job markets. Businesses of all sizes rely on computers, databases and other technology to stay ahead of the competition. Traditionally IT has been a male-oriented occupation, but the landscape is shifting and more and more women are entering this exciting and lucrative field. IT can cover ever...
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Previously published on Position Ignition.
There are a few key things that as a student or recent graduate, you may want to be considering as you enter into the job market. It's a tough market out there if you aren't prepared and aren't sure what to do so think about the following tips:
1. Get Clarity
How clear you are about what you want to do after university is critical. It is the ...
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No matter how impressive your resume may be, few employers will bother to look at it unless your cover letter catches their interest. Writing a stellar cover letter is an achievable goal for anyone that is willing to put in the time and effort it takes to hone a few short introductory paragraphs to perfection.
A cover letter should express your interest in the position offered, should convince ...
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Business | Careers | Graduates | Guest blogger | Research | Technology | Women | Women in business
Registration is now open for the 2011 Naturejobs Career Expo. The UK’s largest career fair and conference for the scientific community will take place on 22 September 2011 at the Business Design Centre in Islington, London. Now in its fifth year, the expo attracts more than 1,000 scientists actively seeking their next career move.
In the exhibition hall, jobseekers can meet with potential...
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Business | Careers | Graduates | Research | Social media | Technology | Women
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The Science Council, incooporation with the Careers Research and Advisory centre recently released itsreport into the availability of STEM work experience placements andinternships. The data, collated from various sources, showed a mixed bag ofsom...
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Careers | Graduates | Research | Training | Women | Women in IT
Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 As a professional workingwoman, I have had my fair share of interviews. Over the years I have learntsome very helpful tips that I have found invaluable in interviews throughout mycareer. Below are my top ten tips to give you the best possible chance oflanding that dream job…
1.Appearance
Theysay first...
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Business | Careers | Graduates | Guest blogger
Written by Christine Brown-Quinn
What do MBA students need to know in order to achieve career success? This is the question I asked myself before presenting to students at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business as part of their 2010-2011 MBA Leaders Series.
I decided to condense 20+ years of experience in International Finance into 7 Super Shortcuts to Career Success. The...
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Careers | Graduates | Guest blogger | Training | Women | Women in IT
Written by Hannah Lawrence, Inspiring Interns
In the current economic climate young people are facing the toughest job market in a decade, with one in five graduates out of work after leaving university. There are nearly 70 applicants for every position which reflects the competitive nature of the graduate jobs. To climb onto the first rung of the career ladder having a degree is not alway...
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Business | Careers | Events | Graduates
JobServe Live is the largest series of job fairs in the UK, and we’re pleased to say that we will be exhibiting at their London event on 11th and 12th March.
JobServe is aimed at all types of job seekers – so whether you are a recent graduate, someone looking for a complete career change, or you want to take the next step up the IT career ladder, there will be something there for you. And did w...
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