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Starting your career and landing your first job can be daunting. Our career coaches have supported college leavers and university graduates navigate the jobs market: 👩🏻🎓Make a smooth transition from education to work. 👩🏻🎓Find a company that fits your personality. 👩🏻🎓Set realistic expectations and smash your career goals!

🎉 The cap has been tossed, the diploma secured, and now it's time to tackle the world beyond the campus. But, where do you begin in the quest for your dream job? 🎓 Say positive, persistent, and patient. Your dream job doesn’t happen overnight, but with the right strategy, career advice and tips, it can happen! 🌟 Check out our guide to learn how with a bit of planning and strategic effort, you can maximize your chances of obtaining employment after graduation. ⤵️ #Graduates #JobHunting #CareerAdvice #NewBeginnings #HiringNow #WednesdayWisdom

Wondering how to land your first job out of university? RSVP to our FREE 1-hour workshop that will give you the 3 key steps you need to take to launch your career journey off on the right foot! https://lnkd.in/gSZ4rqWh #professionaldevelopment #careeradvice #jobsearch #newgrads #careerworkshop #jobseekers

🎉 The cap has been tossed, the diploma secured, and now it's time to tackle the world beyond the campus. But, where do you begin in the quest for your dream job? 🎓 Say positive, persistent, and patient. Your dream job doesn’t happen overnight, but with the right strategy, career advice and tips, it can happen! 🌟 Check out our guide to learn how with a bit of planning and strategic effort, you can maximize your chances of obtaining employment after graduation. ⤵️ #Graduates #JobHunting #CareerAdvice #NewBeginnings #HiringNow #WednesdayWisdom

Whether you've just graduated and are worried about making the wrong choice or you're well into your career and are considering a complete 180, this new blog from our brilliant Careers and Employability Service team might help. Let us know if you have any advice on changing career direction below 👇 https://ow.ly/MAIe50SVZwr

3-hour session on Strategic Career Mapping, designed to help you align your career goals with the evolving trends and demands of the future job market. Key Takeaways:  Understanding Future Job Trends,  Know Your Passion and Potential,  Personal Career Assessment,  Setting Strategic Career Goals,  Actionable Steps and Resources, Whether you're a student, a young professional, or someone looking to pivot careers, this session will provide you with the tools and knowledge needed to strategically plan your career path. ✎ Registration is mandatory: Please register [ https://lnkd.in/g8tdF9XC ] to secure your spot. Who Should Attend: • Running Hon's Students • Graduates to enter the job market. • Young professionals to advance their careers. • Individuals considering a career change. • Anyone interested in knowing future job market trends. For more information, ☎︎ Helpline: 01856475647, 01675170090 Don't miss this opportunity to proactively shape your career and stay ahead of industry trends. We look forward to seeing you there!

Four Reasons Why It Is Important to Consider Career Fields First, it ensures job satisfaction and personal fulfillment by aligning one's passions and strengths with their professional path. Second, it enhances economic stability, as informed choices often lead to better job prospects and financial security. Third, it addresses skill shortages in key industries, contributing to national development. Lastly, it fosters career longevity and adaptability in a dynamic job market, essential for sustaining long-term career growth and success. Read article in detail: https://lnkd.in/gqVDrgaV

The career talk was eye-opening and gave great professional insights. At the talk, the experts from the field shared their insights, stories, and career advice with the audience. The necessity of proactive career planning was stressed throughout the career talk, from the discussion of networking to the highlighting of the value of ongoing learning. I learned that success depends on academics, personal talents, flexibility, and a growth mentality. In order to succeed in the dynamic employment market, the event served as a reminder never to stop learning, seeking out mentors, and exploring new options. The career discussion gave me purpose and direction, motivating me to make educated decisions and seek a satisfying profession.

Building upon my previous post, I am back to give some more in-depth information on the CareerProof job-searching tests!   As mentioned, CareerProof offers one test engineered around narrowing down which career sectors are compatible with you, and another for offering you specific prospective employers within these sectors. Exciting metrics are also provided, such as the top 10 careers for you (with a % ranking of your compatibility with each), which skills are your strengths, and how you can maximise and improve these. Both tests take into account your interests, qualifications (including your degree!), and desires in order to provide the most accurate and useful results. As an example, after taking the general career test I (History BA) was told I had an 81% compatibility with being a diplomatic service officer, that I have strengths in leadership and networking, weaknesses in awareness (among several others), and an overall employability score of 21/35. It also gave me some specific feedback on how I can improve myself, outlining the steps I could take to do this. As before, the only thing you have to lose from taking the test is 5 minutes, and yet it could be the very thing that puts you on the tracks to your dream job!   Link to the General Career Test: https://lnkd.in/etJYaXjG Link to the Employer Match Test: https://lnkd.in/e_pxEBdn

UNSURE OF YOUR CAREER PATH?   WONDERING WHICH EMPLOYER IS BEST FOR YOU??   I recently accepted a position as ambassador for CareerProof, a new tool for job searching post-graduation, and would just like to put a short pitch for it to you all. CareerProof offers two tests, the General Career Test, and the Employer Match Test. Both take less than 5 minutes, are easily accessible, and have been reviewed highly for their ability to illuminate which sectors, and which specific employers within them, match your interests best. If, like me, you're still not sure of what to pursue after graduating, or even where to start looking, I would highly recommend trying these. As a friend of the community, I only want to see you all succeed, and be as happy as Larry! So let's make it happen :))   link to the General Career Test: https://lnkd.in/etJYaXjG link to the Employer Match Test: https://lnkd.in/e_pxEBdn