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Dealing with recruiters – jobseeking advice
This is my second post for #NaBloPoMo (National Blog Posting Month), in which I’m blogging about my experiences of searching for a new job. Check back soon for more posts. Recruiters – your worst nightmare? What comes to mind when you hear the word ‘recruiter’? I suppose it depends on your past experience of recruitment…
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Tips for graduate jobseekers, from a recent graduate
The following post is partly a personal reflection based on my own experiences; a combination of things that worked for me and things I wished I’d known when I was looking for work. I’d welcome your thoughts and contributions, in the comments below or via Twitter. I’m also grateful to the wonderful Aimee Bateman of CareerCake for…
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The Pros and Cons of Introversion: a Personal Reflection
People who have never met me in person will probably never realise this (because I’m such a loudmouth online), but I’m actually an incredibly shy person. In fact some people who have met me may not realise this at first, because I do my best to hide it, forcing myself to start conversations and ask questions. I’ve learnt…