Critical Negotiations

When trying to get exactly what you want out of the workplace, sometimes you can often feel like every word choice is a critical decision.  In this post, Emily muses Continue reading →

Trapped in a Job

In the current economy, should you be taking any job you can get?  Emily shares the story of a friend who did just that and her fears about falling into Continue reading →

Tackling youth unemployment across the board

Why aren’t government strategies tackling youth unemployment working?  Emily gives her thoughts on the subject. A recent article in Personnel Today deals with a group of MPs concerned that the Continue reading →

Career Coaching Taster Session with Dick Mullender

Are you a good listener? Good interpersonal skills are important to any recruiter. But why is this so, exactly? A good listener builds relationships with colleagues, solves problems more quickly, Continue reading →

First impressions

Our new writer Emily talks about the importance of making a brilliant first impression…no pressure then! I recently, and somewhat unintentionally, made the best first impression I’ve ever made.  I’d Continue reading →

Intro to Emily

 We’re delighted to introduce the latest addition to our blogging team, Emily. Looking forward to hearing regularly from her over the months to come. My name is Emily Turner and Continue reading →

LinkedIn uncertainties

LinkedIn is a great medium to keep in touch with your network, to show your professional self to the working world, and to stumble upon new opportunities – a professional Continue reading →

What do you do when you don’t know what to do?

Our Eyes Wide Opened intern, Alan, is in the final stage of his MA and grappling with a difficult dissertation on the nature of the idea – here he has Continue reading →

Cultural Differences and Generation Gaps – Applying for a job

Anne is Dutch, but finishing of university by doing her MA in the UK. Most of her job application experience has taken place over the last year, in London. When Continue reading →

CV corner

Welcome to the launch of our super duper new feature: CV corner. Here we will be presenting the quirkiest and most creative CVs from around the web. Be inspired and Continue reading →