When you are looking for your next work opportunity, it can be difficult to know what recruiters and HR Managers are looking for when they are recruiting their next hire. I had lunch with a friend, Elizabeth, who is a graduate recruiter at a large multinational financial services organisation. She recruits into graduate programs as

Teamwork can be defined as the combined action of a group, especially when effective and efficient. It is often a key component in business and I am going to explain why. I will highlight some of the reasons teamwork is so valuable in the workplace so you know why you should exercise it and highlight

Deciding your career path and trying to steer it in the right direction can be tough. With the theoretical knowledge you’ve gained through university and additionally with the technical skills you’ve gained through your Work Integrated Learning placement you will have some idea of the aspects of IT that you enjoy and the aspects of

Completing an internship in your chosen profession is a step in the right direction to starting your career. However, in order to get noticed, doing the bare minimum is not enough. The people who get the furthest in their careers are those who think outside the box and go the extra mile to ensure they

Everyone has different approaches to learning. Whether you are a passive or active learner, capturing, remembering, and then applying information that you have learnt can be a difficult task when you are trying to soak up all information given to you within a new internship or job. If you don’t write down what you are

There are many ways to enhance your knowledge on a specific topic that you are interested in. You could read a book, an article in the newspaper or talk to an expert to gain further knowledge. Another way is to listen to podcasts. Recently I discovered that there are hundreds of thousands of free podcasts

When you graduate, you have all the theoretical knowledge but may lack practical skills that are gathered through experience. Why not give yourself a head start and read these books by business leaders who have gotten where they are today through trial and error? Learn from them and you may be able to apply some

As we all know, University gives the theoretical knowledge and understanding of, hopefully, what we aspire to. Typically, these studies do not always teach the ‘soft skills’ that are required in day-to-day life. Before graduation, students need to realise that a degree might get you in the door for an interview and increase your earning

When looking through job adverts, you will notice that one of the key attributes many companies look for in their employees is proactiveness. However, many graduates and entry level professionals may wonder, how can I demonstrate that I am proactive when I have limited work experience or whilst I am still studying? Here are 4

Learning from others can be a great way to further develop your own skills and to gain insight into a specific role or industry you may be interested in. Below you can read how a successful banker started his career and the tips he has for anyone wishing to develop a successful career in the