Career Advice
5 reasons you were not hired
| Ever wondered why that job interview you thought you’d nailed resulted in an awkward rejection letter some two weeks later? We give you some clues as to why you didn’t get that job.
5 things not to do in a job interview
| Most advice tells you the right things to say in a job interview but we’re going to give you low down on the biggest mistakes you can make when trying to impress a potential employer.
How to market yourself online
| We all know the importance of marketing ourselves through social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook, but how do you market your online persona beyond such sites?
Boost your career by working overseas
| Whatever your destination, working overseas can bring priceless professional and personal benefits.
Choosing the right referees
| Reference checking is usually the last stage of the recruitment process and having the right referees in hand will only be to your advantage.
Sharpening those negotiation skills
| New research suggests that women aren’t faring as well as men in the workplace, and it could be due to a lack of good negotiation skills.
The importance of maintaining relation...
| Putting in a little extra effort to maintain a professional relationship with a past employer could also be one of the best ways to maintain a great career.
Is it too late to change careers?
| Is it too late to make the jump into a new career? If you’re asking the question you’re already probably aware that you face some big hurdles – most of which aren’t about age!
How to be a successful (self-employed)...
| Freelance writing may seem like an unsteady career path, but it can also be one of the most rewarding.
How to prepare an art folio
| For those hoping to pursue a career in any area of visual arts, a good, well-prepared portfolio might just be that golden ticket you’ve been hoping for.
How to nail that audition
| If you’re an actor, singer or musician, auditions are an unavoidable presence in your chosen career path. And yet, the audition process can be a daunting thing, even for the most experienced performer. But the good news is, ...
After art school
| The exhilaration of finishing your fine arts degree, or any other creative training, is going to make you pretty keen to get your career started. What's the next step?
How to get your foot in the door
| With more people attending university than ever before, and higher education a must for most, simply having a degree is no longer going to impress potential employers.
How do you ask for a pay rise?
| Eventually you’ll have toiled long and hard enough at your job that you’ll start to think, ‘it’s time I got some recognition – some monetary recognition’.
How to keep your job
| When the HR department is putting heads on the chopping block, how do you make sure yours isn't the one that rolls?
Keep focused and integrate yourself
| A career in the arts isn't as straight forward as others, but if you remain focused on your goals there's nothing you can't achieve.
Putting social media to work
| As more and and more jobs are found through social media, making sure you're presenting the right image on yourself online has never been more important.
Get the most out of your gap year
| Feel like you need to take a break from it all? Make sure you plan your gap year so that the experience can benefit you down the track.
Don't you think you need a holiday?
| If you’re in the office these summer holidays staring out at the sunny day – shame on you.
Interning: When it works
| The best way to learn is by doing, and having done so will not only make you appear keener and more experienced than your competitors, but it can also help you to realise your true potential.
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