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Top 9 Mistakes Fresh Graduates Should Avoid in Competency-Based Interviews
Ever wondered why your dream job slipped through your fingers, despite a perfect resume? You walk into your first interview with confidence, until the questions shift. They’re not about grades but real-life situations. You freeze. Sound familiar? Hiration reported that 47% of grads fail competency-based interviews simply because they don’t know what to expect. Don’t […]
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- 5/23/2025
Intelligent Merchandising: What It Is and Why It Matters for Your Business
Customers these days are more informed, have higher expectations, and demand personalised experiences. This is where intelligent merchandising steps in, transforming the art of selling into a data-driven science. But what exactly is it, and why should your business be paying close attention? Defining Intelligent Merchandising At its core, intelligent merchandising is the practice of […]
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- 5/22/2025
Simple Application Errors That Can Cost You the Interview
Sending an application that reflects your qualifications and professionalism shouldn’t be complicated. Yet many applicants miss out on opportunities because of basic, preventable mistakes. These errors can suggest a lack of care, even when your experience and skills are solid. Most of the time, they happen when you’re in a rush or using an old […]
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- 5/21/2025
Elevate Your Party Game: Why Buying a Bouncy Castle and Using DJ Drops Will Transform Your Events
Throwing an unforgettable party is all about creating energy, excitement, and a sense of fun that keeps everyone talking long after the last guest leaves. Whether you’re planning a kid’s birthday, a family gathering, or even a community festival, two entertainment essentials stand out for instantly boosting the atmosphere: bouncy castles and DJ drops. Individually, […]
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- 5/17/2025
What to Expect During a Franchise Interview (and How to Actually Shine Without Breaking a Sweat)
There comes a moment in every future franchisee’s life when someone says the words: “We’d love to schedule an interview.” Cue the inner monologue: Wait, what kind of interview? Am I supposed to wear a tie? Are there trick questions? Should I bring biscuits? First things first … breathe. This isn’t Dragon’s Den. There won’t […]
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- 5/15/2025
3 great UK cities to work in 2025
As you look ahead to launching or advancing your career this year, one of the most important factors to think about is where you’ll be working. The right location can greatly impact your professional growth, so it’s important to choose carefully. Fortunately, the UK has many great options. Let’s take a closer look at some […]
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- 5/9/2025
Securing Your Career in Personal Training: Interview Tips & Advice
You’ve completed your qualifications, you’re passionate about fitness, and you’re ready to launch your career as a personal trainer. But now comes the crucial next step—landing your first job. Whether you’re applying at a commercial gym, boutique fitness studio, or health club, the interview is your opportunity to stand out. Here’s your complete guide to […]
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- 5/9/2025
21 Common SEO Interview Questions and How to Answer Them Confidently
Tips to ace an SEO-related interview There are constant changes being made to the digital marketing landscape, especially with the rise of AI and automation. However, the importance of SEO-related roles remains the same. It is integral to the domain authority and ranking of the website on Search Engine Results Pages (SERPs) This relevance today […]
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- 5/6/2025
A Fresh Start: How Decluttering Your Space and Mind Can Improve Your Job Search
Cleaning up your space and clearing your mind can make a big difference when you are looking for a job. First of all, a neat and fresh home environment helps you focus better, feel less stressed, and boosts your confidence. These are all important when you are trying to find a new job. In the […]
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- 4/28/2025
From Exams to Employment: How A-Level Maths Skills Shape Career Success
A-Level Maths is not just about passing exams – it is about building skills that shape future career success. From engineering to finance, technology to science, strong mathematical ability is highly valued across many industries. Mastering A-Level Maths demands strategy, insight, and smart use of resources – and that’s where A-Level Maths mark schemes come […]
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- 4/27/2025
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UK temporarily spared from Trump's 50% steel tariffs
The executive order raises import taxes for US firms buying from other countries - but the levy remains at 25% for the UK.
- 6/4/2025
Simon Jack: Tariff relief for UK but new clock ticking on US deal
If the UK's deal with the US is not finalised by 9 July, the UK's tariff on steel will go back up to 50%.
- 6/4/2025
Train firms must stop criminalising 'innocent errors', report says
An inquiry found "disproportionate" punishments for often innocent mistakes.
- 6/3/2025
Trump's 50% tariffs on metals come into effect
Trump doubles down on his tariffs, while sparing the UK from the latest duties.
- 6/4/2025
The British jet engine that failed in the 'Valley of Death'
Workers at Reaction Engines felt they were close to completing a revolutionary jet engine.
- 6/2/2025
Thames Water's future in doubt after investor pulls out
The setback increases the possibility that the company will collapse into a government-supervised administration.
- 6/3/2025
Debt and trade issues weaken UK growth, OECD says
The policy group lowers its UK economy forecast due to trade barriers and Britain's "very thin" financial buffer.
- 6/3/2025
Lower energy costs make retirement less expensive
A one-person household needs £13,400 a year for a basic standards of living in retirement, a report suggests.
- 6/3/2025
Oreo maker sues Aldi in US over 'copycat' packaging
The discount supermarket is being sued in a US court, accused of imitating the American biscuit brand.
- 6/3/2025
North Face and Cartier customer data stolen in cyber attacks
They are the latest in a string of high-profile companies publicly reporting being hacked.
- 6/3/2025
TikTok Shop food listings 'putting people at risk'
The BBC finds food listed on TikTok shop without ingredient and allergen information.
- 6/3/2025
Pornhub pulls out of France over age verification law
It's the latest setback for the world's most popular porn site, which is also under investigation by the EU.
- 6/3/2025
Apple and Google clash with police and MPs over phone thefts
The police told MPs that a big proportion of violent crime is related to mobile phone theft.
- 6/3/2025
UK threatens to sue Abramovich over Chelsea sale
The proceeds have been frozen since the UK government forced the club's sale following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- 6/3/2025
Disney makes hundreds more layoffs as it cuts costs
The media giant has been under pressure as viewers move away from cable TV to streaming platforms.
- 6/3/2025
Failing water sector needs stronger regulation, says damning review
The Water Commission finds "deep-rooted, systemic and interlocking failures" in the water sector.
- 6/3/2025
Tesla is 'not interested' in producing cars in India - minister
This is the first time India has publicly admitted that it has not been able to lure investment dollars from Musk.
- 6/3/2025
M&S boss's pay hit £7m before cyber attack chaos
Stuart Machin's money is not affected by the IT disruption but it will be considered for next year's pay.
- 6/2/2025
First-time buyers typically borrowing for 31 years
Mortgage lengths have stayed above 30 years despite some falls in interest rates.
- 6/2/2025
Quicker flights promised in flight path shake-up
Ministers say the plans could allow planes to climb more quickly during take off and descend more smoothly.
- 6/2/2025
China says US has 'severely violated' tariffs truce
The comments come after Trump said on Friday that China had "totally violated its agreement with us".
- 6/2/2025
Jonathan Anderson makes history as Dior's new creative director
Designer Jonathan Anderson is the first person to head both the men's and women's collections at the French fashion house.
- 6/2/2025
Government AI copyright plan suffers fourth House of Lords defeat
The bitter row over how to protect artists in the artificial intelligence age returns to the Lords.
- 6/2/2025
IFS says tough public spending choices unavoidable
With the NHS and defence getting more funding, cuts to other areas are inevitable, the influential think tank says.
- 6/1/2025
UK steelmakers call Trump doubling tariffs 'another body blow'
Donald Trump says he will double tariffs on steel and aluminium imports to 50% from Wednesday.
- 5/31/2025
UK taxpayers no longer own NatWest - but 17 years on, are banks safer from collapse?
The last shares have been sold from the RBS bailout during the financial crisis. But, with banks facing fresh risks today, has enough changed?
- 5/30/2025
Chile's salmon farms hope for calmer waters
Chilean salmon producers are being criticised for operating in some of the country's national parks.
- 5/28/2025
'We make more money from weddings now than farming'
From falconry and helicopter rides to spas and solar farms, three quarters of farmers now have a side hustle.
- 5/27/2025
Frugal tech: The start-ups working on cheap innovation
Indian start-ups are using local materials and innovative ideas to make useful and affordable products.
- 5/26/2025
Winemakers finding Trump's tariffs hard to swallow
Wine producers in both France and the US are unhappy at the US president's trade actions.
- 5/25/2025
Driving instructors say rising prices are fair - but learners can't keep up
Paige Williams, a single mum from Barnsley, says she's having to drastically cut back on spending to afford her £35-an-hour driving lessons.
- 5/24/2025
How a joke about rice cost a Japan cabinet minister his job
Soaring rice prices are a powerful trigger in Japan, where shortages have caused political upsets before.
- 5/21/2025
Did Trump really strike Gulf deals worth $2tn?
Some analysts question whether the amount of investment will ultimately be that high.
- 5/20/2025
How much is the winter fuel payment and who can still get it?
A government decision to limit the payment have been criticised by some MPs, unions and charities.
- 5/21/2025
Why we need 'revolutionary' cooling tech
Cooling systems that avoid the use of polluting refrigerants are being launched.
- 5/19/2025
The world's most dangerous country for trade unionists
More trade union members are murdered in the South American nation than anywhere else.
- 5/18/2025
Baby bank needs to raise £60,000 for new premises
The charity is moving to a new site so it can help more families in need with essential supplies.
- 6/4/2025
Food waste charity celebrates one-year milestone
FareShare says it delivers food for 2.14 million meals around Surrey and Sussex each year.
- 6/4/2025
Baby bank reports 'disturbing' rise in demand
The Market Rasen Baby Bank says the number of users has risen by 300% in the past six months.
- 6/3/2025
Lower energy costs make retirement less expensive
A one-person household needs £13,400 a year for a basic standards of living in retirement, a report suggests.
- 6/3/2025
How can working parents get 15 and 30 hours of free childcare?
Childcare support for working parents varies across the UK, depending on the child's age.
- 6/3/2025
The secretive US factory that lays bare the contradiction in Trump's America First plan
An exclusive look inside the closely guarded factory the president wants to become a foundation stone for a US golden age.
- 5/18/2025
Xi's real test is not Trump's trade war
The real battleground of the current trade war might be China's domestic economy
- 4/30/2025
The curious case of why a billionaire wants to buy Royal Mail
From the end of April, the 500-year-old Royal Mail will be controlled by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky who co-owns a football club - but why does he want it?
- 4/13/2025
Trump has turned his back on the foundation of US economic might - the fallout will be messy
What made the US step back from the system that it profited handsomely from for decades?
- 4/5/2025
Starmer's response to Trump tariffs is both to slow down and go faster
What's happening in Whitehall to try to limit the harm to the UK, perhaps by making a deal with the US, and make the most of any opportunities?
- 4/5/2025
Are house prices too high to get on the property ladder?
New data shows record house price rises are currently "centred" in south Wales.
- 6/3/2025
Trump blasts 'nasty' chicken gibe about his tariff reversals
The president was not pleased with an acronym, standing for "Trump Always Chickens Out", reportedly coined on Wall Street.
- 5/28/2025
Inside the Chinese sofa factory left deserted by Trump tariffs
The BBC's Laura Bicker takes us inside a Chinese sofa factory that almost ground to a halt after Trump's tariffs.
- 5/14/2025
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- 4/16/2025
What can you do if you change your mind about accepting a job offer?
Getting multiple job offers is a common student experience. What can you do if you start to feel you've accepted the wrong one? Continue reading
- 2/19/2025
What you can do if your job applications are being rejected
It's very easy to become demotivated and stop applying, but what can you do if your applications keep being rejected? Continue reading
- 2/12/2025
Why a positive attitude is so important in the workplace
Why is attitude so important for employers? And how can it help you to develop a professional reputation at work? Continue reading
- 2/5/2025
How to succeed in psychometric tests
How to succeed in one of the initial stages of the graduate recruitment process Continue reading
- 1/29/2025
How to prepare for a non-academic career
A PhD is highly valued by non-academic employers. But how do you make transition to industry after your research? Continue reading
- 1/22/2025
Getting the most from your careers team as an international student
If you are an international student looking for employment in the UK, find out more about the new Student Circus platform - as well as the other services and resources available to you Continue reading
- 1/15/2025
What makes a successful interview in 2025?
Start the new year career planning with this guide to succeeding in graduate interviews Continue reading
- 1/8/2025
How to take care of your mental health at university
University can be a life changing but challenging experience. How can you maintain good mental health during your studies?. Continue reading
- 12/4/2024
How to make career decisions, tips for first years
A degree will create so many career options, how do you make a decision? Continue reading
- 11/27/2024