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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London is a city steeped in history and culture, but it is also at the forefront of sustainable living. The capital was recently voted as the 6th most sustainable city in the world by the Arcadis Index 2022. I was…
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Receive Rewards and Recognition Complete the Recognition of Student Volunteering Form today! At Volunteering Services, we are keen to recognise the valuable contributions made by student volunteers. Your efforts have not only benefited society, but have also helped to grow…
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Psychometric tests play a crucial role in the recruitment process. Once considered a quirk, the growing use of data analytics (and the mainstream availability of psychometric tests) means that more businesses than ever before are using psychometric testing to inform…
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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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The graduate job market that opened in September 2022 started well. Post-pandemic recovery appeared to be tentatively underway and graduate employers have set up stalls in the market and rolled out the vacancies. In Autumn 2022 the Institute of Student…
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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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With Christmas now over it’s time to think about, and action, your New Year’s Resolutions. I suggest one of yours is improving your CV! You should work on it right now – and then focus on making it even better…
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Please note that we are available for any online enquiries within office hours – Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm – at careers@westminster.ac.uk; and you can also connect with us on Twitter , Instagram and Facebook. Careers support available at…
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Getting more out of LinkedIn So, you have set up your profile on LinkedIn.com, made some connections, joined a few groups, and followed some organisations you are interested in (not forgetting our Careers Showcase page https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/university-of-westminster-careers-and-employability-service), but what else can…
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