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12 tips: How to ace the application form

12 tips: How to ace the application form

by Anne Wilson | Oct 28, 2024 | Careers Resources, Gender Equality

Application forms can be both frustrating and time-consuming to complete. In fact some universities are now starting to request a CV and cover letter without the requirement to spend hours on an often badly designed online form, which is good news. For those still...
Transformative tips to make your CV irresistible to recruiters

Transformative tips to make your CV irresistible to recruiters

by Anne Wilson | Oct 21, 2024 | Careers Resources

Your CV matters. Some universities are starting to drop the requirement for an application form, so your CV (with supporting information or a personal statement) will become even more important than previously. I’ve shortlisted from hundreds of CVs and applications....
How to harness storytelling to inform your career decisions

How to harness storytelling to inform your career decisions

by Anne Wilson | Oct 14, 2024 | What do you want from a career?

My favourite part of working as a careers professional is that everything is relevant; every article, conversation, choice and story. So when I came across Pixar’s Emma Coates’ 22 rules for telling great stories – the overlaps with how to make good career...
Older workers: How to succeed in the job market

Older workers: How to succeed in the job market

by Anne Wilson | Oct 7, 2024 | Careers Resources

In two earlier posts, I explored the challenges of wanting to work into and beyond retirement; Too old to work, too young to retire – and the benefits of hiring older workers. This post will focus on some of the resources and support available to you if...
6 reasons employers benefit by hiring older workers

6 reasons employers benefit by hiring older workers

by Anne Wilson | Sep 30, 2024 | Career Confidence

One of my recent posts highlighted the age discrimination still all too common facing those aged 55+. Many people will want/need to continue to work in some capacity, often beyond statutory retirement. They’re keen to continue to make a contribution and just as...
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