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‘The times they are a changin…’ and so are CVs
You’ve probably read articles and blogs proclaiming the demise of the CV, but as Mark Twain said in response to a similar announcements in relation to himself, “reports of my death are greatly...
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Take your time over job applications
“I should have started the preparation for applications sooner” says Josh, one of many students I have recently seen rushing and stressing at the last minute to get in graduate job, summer intern or...
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Think Like Hemmingway to Add Style to Your CV… Plus a Fun Quiz to End 2016
A well written CV is a pleasure to read and creating a pleasurable and informative reading experience for your audience should always be your primary objective. In his article at Vault.com, How to...
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Tips from employers – job applications and interviews
Trimester One hasn’t even started yet and employers are already advertising internships for next summer and graduate positions for next year. I had a look on Victoria CareerHub and as of today there...
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Writing a relevant CV
It’s a pretty plain title for a blog and maybe in this day and age with the all the media by which you can market yourself, the paper CV may soon be a thing of the past. As this post in Recruitment...
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How long should a CV or resume be?
This is a frequently asked question that confuses almost everyone – candidates and selectors alike – so I thought I’d try to provide a path through the fog of conflicting information and advice. There...
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The Good Old Days?
I’ve had a few interesting experiences recently where I’ve found myself comparing what happens to students now vs. what I experienced at the same age. I’m the grand ‘old’ age of 37 which isn’t ancient...
View ArticleWhat if I don’t have any relevant experience for the job? The top 5 points to...
The second in our series – Top career questions asked by students is that big question common to many, if not most, students and grads (and people with experience, believe me) – What if I don’t have...
View ArticleJob applications and the opportunity cost of poor grammar
Employers expect that in your application for a position with them, you demonstrate that your writing is grammatically correct and clear, and that you provide specific evidence that you meet their...
View ArticleLooking for a grad job? Tips from the recruiters
Wellington Careers and Employment, your wrap-around career service on-campus and online, work hard to connect you with employers and industry. In 2020 it has been more important than ever to keep our...
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