Cover letters – just why?

October 19, 2021

Okay, let’s be honest – no one looks forward to writing a cover letter. You don’t know where to begin, you’re not entirely sure what to include, you start sweating over what’s enough information and… Read More

The internship search

September 22, 2021

Marion Harel is a third year commerce student, majoring in HR, who shared her thoughts on finding an internship and what she learnt from the experience. #1 Be sure you’re ready To get the most out of your… Read More

Get your resume noticed

September 15, 2021

How many times have you heard that, on average, a hiring manager initially spends just 7 seconds reviewing a resume? Considering the amount of work that goes into a job application, that’s really not much… Read More

Let’s talk communication

September 7, 2021

Are you about to enter the job market wondering what, if any, relevant skills you have to show prospective employers? It’s almost certain that, even with a limited work history, you actually possess a whole… Read More

Let’s talk adaptability and leadership

August 31, 2021

Employers are always on the lookout for employees who can demonstrate transferable skills. As the name suggests, transferable skills are skills that you acquire in one place in your life and can then apply to… Read More

Building your online portfolio

August 20, 2021

If you’re seeking work in a creative industry, having some form of digital portfolio is a non-negotiable… As a grad with limited ‘real-world’ experience, creating a professional online presence that… Read More

Let’s talk critical and creative thinking

August 17, 2021

We’re looking at transferable skills and why every student needs to know how to showcase them to prospective employers. Transferable skills are skills you develop throughout your life that are then widely… Read More

Let’s talk teamwork and time management

August 10, 2021

There are two little words that – more than likely – are going to come up when you’re applying for work… transferable skills. Neither is there any escape from the question: “So, what transferable… Read More

Top tips on taking your LinkedIn photo

June 18, 2021

When it comes to recruitment, the age-old adage ‘don’t judge a book by its cover’ gets thrown out the window. Research shows that simply having a LinkedIn profile photo dramatically increases the chances… Read More

Top 3 resume tips

May 3, 2021

Having reviewed more than 300 job application documents already this year, our team have come up with their top 3 most commonly given pieces of feedback: #1 Sell your experience To make the most of the… Read More