Research the company, the role, and your interviewers! Company: Before the interview, I found it extremely beneficial to research the organisation and their website to demonstrate that I was a good fit for the organisation, and they are an equally…
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All of the information within the job description is there to help you determine whether the opportunity is right for you. It should capture what the role will involve, and what you will need to be able to do the…
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When I decided to join the Career Mentoring Programme at the University of Westminster I must admit that I did not know what to expect. My other mentoring sessions were informal and only related to my previous work. They were…
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Employment law doesn’t cover self-employed people in the same way, so let’s explore freelance employment rights. Your rights as a freelance or contract worker Your employment status affects your legal protection at work and impacts what employment rights you’re entitled…
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This month, the careers and employability team are focusing on self-care and wellbeing. Here are some helpful tips for managing your wellbeing in the workplace. TIP 1: Exercise: Make time for regular exercise, even if it’s just a walk. Take…
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This October eight students from the University of Westminster attended and presented at the first international academic conference on Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs), entitled Why It Matters, organised by the United Nations Department of Global Communications (UN-DGC) and hosted by…
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This October eight students from the University of Westminster attended and presented at the first international academic conference on Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs), entitled Why It Matters, organised by the United Nations Department of Global Communications (UN-DGC) and hosted by…
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Getting a new job can be both exciting and challenging. There’s so much to learn, you might not know anyone, and this can all make you feel overwhelmed. But with these 5 simple tips, you’ll be off to a great…
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Did I miss the memo? I was 20 years old sat in Croydon asking myself why getting amazing grades at school didn’t somehow teach me to be “commercially aware”? Why did no-one mention this to me until NOW, a few…
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The career journey is very rarely a straight path. It will often constitute of winding roads and narrow streets, that will eventually lead you to the motorway when you spot a sign that is right for you. The same destination…
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