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Graduate with a BSc or Integrated Masters does it makes a difference?

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Do graduate employers make a distinction between BSc and Masters applicants?

What I wished I’d known whilst job hunting

Wed, 21 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT

It’s now been one year since I started working at Motive PR, after gaining a work experience opportunity which led to a three month internship, and then a full time role. Yet I still see friends and former classmates struggling to find career opportunities a year on from graduation.

Should you take the job? 4 questions to ask yourself

Wed, 14 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Your first job after university can be a pivotal moment in your career, so you want to be sure you’re making the right decision. But before you go ahead and sign on the dotted line, there are four important questions you need to ask yourself.

First impressions count – nail that elevator pitch!

Thu, 08 May 2025 11:30:34 GMT

Imagine you get in an elevator with the manager of the company you want to work for. It should be possible to introduce yourself in a way that creates a powerful first impression in the time span of an elevator ride from top to bottom – no more than 60 seconds.

What if I don’t meet the essential criteria for a job advert?

Wed, 07 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT

When an employer is seeking to recruit someone, they will often analyse the role and work out the criteria for someone to do well in it. This will then be expressed in the job advert in terms of Essential criteria and Desirable criteria. When the employer is shortlisting for the role, they will usually score applicants against these criteria. So as a student looking at a job advert how do you decide if you meet the criteria or not?

What to do when you’ve accepted the wrong job offer

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT

So, you get a job offer and you’re really excited. At last your future looks clearer and you can tell your family and friends what you’re going to be doing. The role looked great when you were applying and so you accept. Job done – or is it?

Four common mistakes to avoid when creating your CV

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Detailing your own work history may sound simple enough, but writing a CV can be a lot trickier than it first sounds – particularly when it comes to creating one that’ll really stand out amongst a pile of applications.

How to research an employer

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Researching an employer can make the difference between an application or interview that feels generic and re-purposed and allowing you to come across as a prepared and knowledgeable candidate who knows why they want to work in this role and with this employer.

How to answer strengths-based questions in interviews

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Many recruitment processes rely on competency-based interviews that identify the skills a candidate has. Applicants focus their CVs, cover letters and interview responses on demonstrating how they meet the required set of skills to fulfil a certain role. However, more and more organisations are beginning to use strengths-based recruitment practices. So how are strengths different from skills?

Cracking Video Interviews – Lights, Camera, Action

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Video interviewing has become increasingly popular with recruiters, as it provides benefits by streamlining recruitment processes. From an applicant perspective, understanding the different types of video interview is important, as it will impact on how you prepare and perform.