Career Development
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What Do Recruiters Look For?
Before you can begin looking for jobs and attending interviews, you’ll need to impress the recruiters who are going to find you the jobs. If you’re able to leave them with a good impression, you can save yourself a good deal of work – searching and applying for jobs can be one of the most time-consuming parts of the process. Having recruiters on board is a very valuable resource, so here are some of the ways to endear yourself to them: Think of the overall impression you’re giving, not just the buzz words that you think people want to hear. If a recruiter has a good feeling about you as…
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How Can Work Experience Help You?
Work experience can be an excellent way into a new career. It’s on-the-job practice which is always valuable to employers, and it can set you in good stead to achieve your aims and ambitions within your job. You will often have the chance to undertake work experience when you’re at school. If you’re given the opportunity, always take it up. You might be able to try your hand in a field you’ve always dreamed of working in. Even if this isn’t the case, whatever you do can be added onto your CV to show that you have practical life experience outside of the classroom. You might even be able to…
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Should You Enrol on a Degree Programme?
Far more people are deciding to enrol on a degree programme nowadays. It’s highly encouraged by schools and parents, and is often seen as being the best step that you can take after completing your GCSEs and A-Levels. Is it the best choice for you in terms of your career? The main thing you’ll need to weigh up is the cost of the programme against the benefits which you will get out of it. University isn’t cheap – even if you take a course which is funded or subsidised, you need to find the money for your living costs and accommodation. You may choose to work and take a degree…
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Should You Look for a New Job?
It’s often difficult to know when it’s time to move on from your current role. There’s a lot to think about, and finding a new job can be a lengthy and stressful process. Ask yourself the following questions to help you to decide whether or not you’re at the right stage of your career to be looking for a new challenge: Does your current role provide good opportunities for development? If not, it might well be time to move on. Don’t allow yourself to become stuck in a rut – find a new role within a company which is more keen to help you progress. Does the grass seem greener…
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How to Develop in Your Role
When you begin a new job, there is a predetermined task list which you will need to complete. However with time, as you get to know your role and the business you’re working for, you have the opportunity to make the role your own, adding value in areas where you may not have been able to before. There are a number of ways in which you can focus in on this process and give it a helping hand. Show willing whenever you can. Offer to help out with additional tasks, or ask if you can have some more exposure to certain areas you’re interested in. This will help you to…
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Moving Into the Green Sector From Your Current Job
Many people who are currently employed in different industries are looking for opportunities to embark upon a green career path. Careers in this field are becoming increasingly aspirational, and workers are starting to seek roles where they can make a difference to people and the environment. There are various ways in which you can begin to realise your green career aspirations. Looking for opportunities with your existing company and spotting any gaps can be a good starting point. There are a number of green credentials which companies have to meet, and your company may well appreciate some help in fulfilling them. You’ll make yourself known within the organisation as somebody…
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What is Career Development?
Career Development is a lifelong process of managing work, learning, leisure and transportations in order to move towards a personally determined and evolved preferred future. In educational development, career development provides an individual, often a student, and focus for selecting a carrier or subject to take on in the future. In organizational development, the study of career development looks at how individuals manage their careers within and between organizations, and how organizations structure the career progress of their members; it can also be tied into succession planning within most of the organizations. In personal development, career development is the development of a career – informed by: experience within a specific…
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A good CV Format
A good format for a CV can be found below. You can download a work document with this HERE Read how to create a successful CV HERE First Name + Surname Home Address Home Number • Personal Email • Mobile Number Personal Statement Achievements Employment History Education Hobbies & Interests Volunteer Work References