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Careers advice

October 2017

  • With so many choices, how do you decide which career advice books to read first?

    Share your best career advice books, blogs and vlogs

    Share the resources which you have found useful or inspiring in your career or job hunt

September 2017

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    CV and cover letter examples
    The perfect pitch: how to write a successful cover letter

  • Close up of a woman using a microphone, isolated on a white background.

    How to crush stage fright and become a master in public speaking

July 2017

  • Niki Barton (right) Oxfam GB

    Pride, passion and priorities: the secret to a successful career in fundraising

    When choosing a charity to work for, fundraisers need to go with their heart. But is emotional connection enough to sustain a career?

November 2016

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    Career inspiration
    'Make something. Anything': five tips for breaking into film

    From the value of film school and agents to showcasing your work, industry experts share their advice on starting a career in the industry

October 2016

  • Nicola Griffin, Grey Model Agency

    Career inspiration
    Careers later in life: 'I wish I’d done this a long time ago'

  • Black woman with arms raised on beach

    Career inspiration
    Want to be more confident? Say 'Yes'

December 2015

  • Laughing architects at conference table in office

    Charity leadership
    From flexible working to away days: how can charities boost staff wellbeing?

    Looking after your employees on a tight budget can be tricky. Our recent live chat looked at ways to ensure they can feel valued – without breaking the bank

May 2015

  • If you want to make it in PR, you need to keep up to date with the latest news.

    An expert guide to getting a job in PR

  • The Oxford Women's team celebrate winning the The Newton Investment Management Women's Boat Race on April 11, 2015

    Students and employability
    Five steps to the perfect graduate CV

January 2015

  • advice for younger self

    The Careers Blog
    Career advice for my younger self: what I wish I knew when I was 20

  • new years

    The Careers Blog
    New year, new career? Find a new job in just one month

December 2014

  • Nick Clegg

    The Careers Blog
    Seven ways to get a career in politics

    Get involved in community projects, seek relevant work experience and tailor your applications, advise our expert panel

  • What tunes keep you upbeat while job hunting?

    The Careers Blog
    Christmas playlist for jobseekers: 10 songs to keep you motivated

    We asked you to recommend songs to keep you motivated over Christmas. Here are 10 tunes to keep you going

  • Father Christmas

    How much do you know about Christmas jobs? – quiz

    Fuelling the festive frenzy creates unique opportunities, as well as challenges. Test your knowledge with our cryptic quiz, writes Charlotte Seager

October 2014

  • Monarch butterfly  emerges from chrysalis. Image shot 2009. Exact date unknown.

    Career inspiration
    Six tips on how to make a successful career change

  • Yoda mentor

    Future leaders
    Why you need a mentor to help you succeed as a leader

August 2014

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    Careers in public services
    Charity jobs: five things to consider before applying

    Recently graduated or looking to move into the charity world? From starting points to selling your skill-set our inside experts share their top tips

May 2014

  • Caucasian businessman yawning and talking on telephone

    Good call: sound advice for a successful telephone interview

    To impress a potential employer over the line, you need to be as enthusiastic and prepared as you would be face-to-face. Helen Menhenett shares her advice

April 2014

  • Skills such as gardening involve just the sorts of logistical skills that many workplaces need.

    The Careers Blog
    Ageing workforce: what are the benefits of working after retirement age?

    We can't afford to waste the skills and experience of older people who want to work, says Jonathan Collie

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