Why is it more important to meet client needs than our colleagues’?
Throughout my career I've been trained to do my job with a focus on meeting client needs. Yet I was never taught to [...]
What makes us fear failure?
I've been pondering this question for a while now. What causes us to fear failure? Is it the fear of failure itself or something [...]
Are graduate programmes the best option for all?
With many options available to young people following university, are graduate programmes the best option for all? For some students they definitely are. However, I [...]
Are we creating expectations through selection processes?
I've experienced rigorous assessments as a student and later delivered these as part of my career. Assessments can provide some great insights. However, I'm [...]
Should we really be linking careers to subjects in school?
I keep hearing about how we should be linking careers to subjects in schools. In fact, one of the eight Gatsby benchmarks of Good Career [...]
So, you’ve been invited to an interview, how do you prepare?
Attending an interview can be daunting, especially if you have limited experience or you just really want the job. Nerves bubble just under the [...]
Is work experience only for school students?
Work experience is often seen as something school students have an opportunity to do. The chance to learn about a career they're interested in, by [...]
When is it a good time to start building a network?
Building a network can be incredibly valuable to any career. It's something I didn't truly recognise until recently. Yep, sometimes it takes me a [...]
Should we be focusing on STEM subjects in education?
Over recent years there has been a greater push for students to study STEM subjects at school. This has been in response to identified [...]
War on talent. Is this true for early career roles?
With so many young people unemployed, is there really a war on talent in early careers? Having worked with corporates, I clearly remember conversations [...]
You’re in the wrong career. How do you change this and avoid making the same mistake?
You're not alone. Hundreds, if not thousands of people are seemingly in the wrong career. Roles they don't find interesting, ones with tasks they [...]
Taking a gap year is a great option. How do you figure out what to do?
The options for what you can do on a gap year are endless. That's not meant to scare you. This is a formidable opportunity [...]
Are apprenticeships only for people who can’t get into uni?
I've recently been having a lot of conversations about what young people can do following school/college. Some people are aware of the variety of [...]
What should you consider before choosing your university?
There's already a huge amount of information available online to support you in choosing which university to attend. I did a simple online search [...]
What do people mean when they say “it’s all about attitude”?
For years I believed that building a successful career was about the quality of work I produced and the speed at which I delivered [...]
Is it time to consider building a portfolio career?
I've been thinking about how we support young people in making their post-school decisions. All the support seems focused on identifying a single career [...]
You’re ready to write your CV, but don’t know where to start?
So, you're ready to write your CV. You've thought about what to include and have all the basic information in one place. You've considered [...]
Stuck with how to start your UCAS statement? Read on…
Thousands of students are busily preparing their university applications including the dreaded UCAS statement. As a reflect back, I'm reminded of the challenges I [...]