Job hunting

• Getting started [5 min. podcast]

Simon Gray, ICAEW Chartered Accountant, outlines the four crucial elements to securing your business or finance job: environment; psychology; planning and process.

• The job market environment [15 min. podcast]

Simon Gray looks at the job market and especially the importance of the ‘hidden market’ – this is the place where many job opportunities exist before ever being advertised.

• The psychology of job search success [12 min. podcast]

How is having the right mindset essential to finding success in the job market? In this podcast, Simon is joined by Jonathan Firth, Managing Director Michael Page Finance.

• The importance of planning your job search [11 min. podcast]

Host Simon Gray and his fellow industry experts explain the importance of planning your job search, how to develop a personal plan that is right for you, and how to stick to it to help ensure your success.

• Making LinkedIn work for you [3 min. read from Bright Network]

Discover five essential tips on how to get the wow factor on your LinkedIn account (or similar professional online network platform).

• Why working for a small company might be what you need [5 min. read from Robert Half]

Many job seekers want to work for well-known companies, but there can be many advantages to working for smaller companies and in some countries almost 80-90% of all jobs are in small businesses – so make sure you include smaller companies in your job hunting activities.

• How to rock your LinkedIn profile [1 hour webinar]

LinkedIn is one of the most popular platforms job seekers use. In this webinar, we look at how you can make your profile the best it can be and increase your chances of getting the attention you deserve.

• Applying for jobs? Here's what you need to know [5 min. read]

Searching for a job is sometimes a job in itself – it takes time and can be quite exhausting. Andreas has five tips to make job applications if not fun, then at least a bit less daunting.

• How to deal with 'failure' [5 min. read]

It’s time for us to see ourselves not as failures, but as valuable works in progress.  Find out how you can change your relationship with the word ‘failure'.

• How to showcase your skills on applications and at interviews [50 min. webinar]

How do you stand out from the competition and how do you showcase the skills that will help you get the job? PwC’s Regional Director of Professional Development gives advice on how to present yourself, and your skills, to potential employers.

• Job searching - from passive to proactive [45 min. webinar]

Sending out your CV and waiting for a response may no longer cut it. Find out how you can become more proactive in your job search.

• Make the most of insight days and work experience [45 min. webinar]

Discover the hidden insights on how to make the most of every work experience, placement and internship opportunity.

• Winning attitudes and behaviours [50 min. webinar]

Discover the attitudes and behaviours associated with success and the fundamental values needed to excel in your career and goals.

• Building career confidence [10 min. read]

Assertiveness and self-confidence can be challenging for all young people, but particularly those in underrepresented groups. What are the barriers to building confidence and how can you overcome them?

• The golden rules of goal-setting [5 min. read]

How should you go about setting motivational, achievable goals that will give you the best chance of success?

• 11 ways to manage stress [10 min. read]

Kirsty Lilley, mental health expert at CABA, shares her advice on avoiding burnout.

• Is your online presence professional? [10 min. read]

Your use of social media and how you present yourself online are important aspects of professional conduct. Here are our top tips on presenting yourself in the most professional light.

• Managing your mental health [10 min. read]

Looking for a job can be stressful for all young people, especially if applications and interviews don’t go the way they want to. We ask three mental health professionals for their advice on how you can look after yourself when job-hunting.

• Finding the right fit [15 min. read]

How can you know that an employer or business is genuinely diverse and inclusive? Liz Bingham, businesswoman and diversity and inclusion expert, shares her tips about how job-hunters can establish whether employers really share their values, and how employers show their support for LGBTQ+ employees in particular.

• Create a growth mindset [10 min. read]

In this article, we explore how developing a growth mindset could help you achieve your goals.

• How to network as an introvert [5 min. read]

As wonderful and useful as networking is, it can also be quite daunting - especially for introverts. Zoe shares her 5 tips to help you with networking.

• How to bounce back from failure [5 min. read]

When things don’t go quite according to plan, how can you build resilience and try again?

• Simple ways to boost your career [10 min. read]

Interested in pursuing a career in accountancy, business and finance? Strengthening your CV and upping your employability will put you ahead of the game.

• Authentically representing yourself [10 min. read]

It’s crucial we feel able to be our true selves when we begin studying or working in new environments. Find out how you can do that.

• Capture employers' attention [10 min. read]

Entering the world of work for the first time can feel daunting, but demonstrating your skills and abilities can make you stand out from the rest.

• The fear of not getting a job [5 min. read]

Applying for jobs and not getting one can be exhausting and you may feel like there's no end to this job-hunting phase. Here are our top tips to overcome your fears.

CVs and Cover Letters

• CVs that stand out and impactful cover letters [13 min. podcast]

‘Just as a movie trailer highlights the key elements of a film you’re considering watching, your CV shouldn’t tell your life story, but instead contain enough relevant information to grab the interest of the reader.’

• Your personal profile [5 min. read from Bright Network]

The first few sentences on your CV/resumé are the first thing that a recruiter normally reads. It is your first opportunity to shine - your elevator pitch. Bright Network explains how to get it right. What makes a good personal profile on a CV?

• A good CV layout [13 min. video from Bright Network]

A concise, well-formatted CV makes it as easy as possible for an employer to see your skills, achievements and personality. In this video, Bright Network explains why and how.

Interviews

• Delivering a first-class interview [10 min. podcast]

Experts explore the myths surrounding interviews and offer their top tips on how to make sure you perform at your best during an interview. They also discuss the importance of doing research for the interview and how to ask great questions that demonstrate your experience, knowledge and enthusiasm.

• Prepare for interviews: top 5 tips [5 min. read]

Getting to the interview stage can be both exciting and nerve-wrecking. Here are our top 5 tips to help you excel at any interview.

• Psychometric and numerical tests [from Bright Network]

Many employers will use some kind of test or assessment activity during the recruitment process – this could include personality tests, numeric reasoning and a wide range of other psychometric tests. Bright Network offers some practice tests you can use.

• Prepare for telephone or video interviews [5 min. read from Bright Network]

Find out how to prepare for and master your telephone or video interview.

• 5 of the most common interview questions [10 min. read]

You can never predict exactly what you’ll be asked in an interview, but here are some of the most popular questions – and how best to prepare for them.

Starting a new job

• 10 tips for starting a new job [5 min. read]

Whether you’re preparing for your first job or switching to a new role, employers share their top tips for making sure everything goes smoothly.