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4 Things to consider when starting a new job
Starting a new job can be an exciting but nerve-wracking time, regardless of whether you’re stepping into your very first role or transitioning into a brand-new career opportunity. Preparation is key to ensuring everything goes smoothly, allowing you to make the best first impression and set the stage for long-term success. Here are some of […]
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- 3/14/2025
5 Financial Indicators Your Business Should Know
The health of your business will determine its ability to achieve its goals and sustain long-term success. To remain competitive and perform at its best, key financial indicators can provide you with insights into the profitability, efficiency, and state of your business. These indicators are essential for identifying areas of improvement and ensuring your operations […]
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- 3/5/2025
How to Prepare for the Future of Transportation in Your Career
The transport sector is changing rapidly, with electric and hybrid vehicles leading the shift. As businesses invest in sustainable solutions, new job opportunities will emerge. Professionals looking to enter this field must adapt to these changes. Knowledge of these technologies increases employability and makes candidates more valuable to employers. Staying informed about industry advancements is […]
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- 3/3/2025
Mastering Leadership: How to Showcase Leadership Skills in Job Interviews
Effective leadership skills can significantly impact career progression, from securing a new role to excelling in management positions. Employers seek candidates who demonstrate strong leadership qualities, whether for managerial roles or positions requiring initiative and team collaboration. But how can job seekers effectively showcase their leadership abilities during the hiring process? Managing a team comes […]
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- 3/3/2025
Revolutionize Your Interview Prep with the Interview Assistant Tool
In today’s competitive job market, every candidate needs an edge to stand out. The Interview Assistant Tool provides exactly that—a smart, AI-powered platform designed to tailor your interview preparation to your unique needs. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, discover how our tool transforms the way you practice, learn, and build confidence […]
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- 2/13/2025
Becoming a Professional Insolvency Practitioner: Here’s What it Takes
The insolvency profession plays a vital role in managing financial distress for individuals and businesses, helping them navigate complex legal and financial challenges. Insolvency practitioners are responsible for restructuring debt, liquidating assets, and ensuring fair treatment for creditors while striving to achieve the best possible outcomes for all parties involved. Becoming an IP requires a […]
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- 1/30/2025
Emotional Intelligence in Job Searching: Leveraging EQ for Career Success
Technical proficiency and credentials are no longer the only factors that determine career success in today’s cutthroat labor market. Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the ability to manage one’s and others’ emotions. It involves recognizing and understanding them. It is vital for job searches and professional relationships. Platforms like Spinia value relationships and flexibility. These traits […]
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- 1/28/2025
What to Expect in an Interview for an Accountant’s Job in the UK: Key Questions and Answers
If you’re applying for an accountant’s position in the UK in 2025, it’s essential to be prepared for a range of questions designed to assess both your technical expertise and your ability to work within a business environment. The accounting profession continues to evolve, so employers are looking for candidates who are adaptable, knowledgeable, and […]
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- 1/27/2025
PAYE vs IR35: What Employers and Contractors Need to Know
Employers and contractors must understand the differences between PAYE and IR35. These two terms often appear in discussions about tax compliance and employment status in the UK. However, they serve different purposes and impact businesses and contractors uniquely. This article will explain the difference between IR35 and PAYE, clarify how they operate, and help you […]
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- 1/22/2025
How to Use AI to Prepare for an Interview?
Introduction Interviews are a crucial step in the job application process, often determining whether a candidate is the right fit for a role. Preparing effectively for an interview can make the difference between landing your dream job and missing out on a great opportunity. With advancements in technology, AI interviewer tools have emerged as a […]
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- 1/15/2025
Warwick University Careers Blog
'I'm not a scrounger – I work, but would struggle without benefits'
People on long-term sickness and disability benefits have told the BBC they fear how cuts will affect them.
- 3/18/2025
Yoga mats and VR headsets used to measure inflation
Items added and removed from the basket of goods used to calculate inflation give an insight into current fashions.
- 3/18/2025
What are Pip disability payments and how could they change?
The Personal Independence Payment is a benefit that helps cover the extra costs of long-term health conditions.
- 3/18/2025
The Matrix film producer files for bankruptcy
Village Roadshow blames its troubles on a fall-out with Warner Bros and a failed move into independent film production.
- 3/18/2025
Subsea fibre cables can 'listen out' for sabotage
Ways are being developed for subsea cables to "sense" whether they are being disturbed or attacked.
- 3/18/2025
Why is China spending billions to get people to open their wallets?
Beijing hopes better wages and discounts can encourage spending and stave off greater economic trouble.
- 3/18/2025
Pharmacies prepare to cut opening hours in funding protest
Pharmacies are being advised to "work to rule" unless a funding agreement can be reached with government.
- 3/18/2025
Germany set to vote on historic increase in defence spending
German MPs could pave the way for huge investments to defend Europe against a threatening Russia.
- 3/18/2025
Tesco to raise wages by 5% but scrap Sunday bonus
The supermarket chain follows other major retailers in raising pay
- 3/17/2025
Thames Water's £3bn rescue deal cleared by court
The funding allows the company to continue operating and attempt to restructure its massive debt pile.
- 3/17/2025
Labour's plan for benefits throws up a bigger dilemma
The debate has sparked a wider dilemma about the broader purpose of welfare
- 3/17/2025
'Too much bureaucracy,' Reeves tells regulators
The chancellor wants to cut red tape to boost growth, but critics say there is no plan.
- 3/17/2025
Hedge fund millionaire banned by City watchdog
Crispin Odey has also been fined £1.8m by the Financial Conduct Authority for a "lack of integrity".
- 3/17/2025
Trade turmoil forecast to slash growth in Canada and Mexico
Trump's tariffs will hit its biggest steel trading partners' economies the most, the OECD predicts.
- 3/17/2025
Small electric cars were said to be the future – but SUVs now rule the road
Despite dire predictions of climate breakdown, more Sports Utility Vehicles are being spotted on, and off, the roads.
- 3/17/2025
Former betting boss says online slot machines need to be slowed down
Stewart Kenny thinks plans to limit stakes for online slots don’t go far enough and games must be slowed down.
- 3/17/2025
Grangemouth: A new dawn for the home of UK's oldest oil refinery?
Its history was built on fossil fuels - but now the site's future depends on its reinvention as a green energy industrial hub.
- 3/17/2025
Forever 21 operator files for bankruptcy in the US
US stores will remain open as Forever 21's operating company "begins its process of "winding down".
- 3/17/2025
£100k home insurance quote leaves couple baffled
The Cunninghams paid £580 to insure their bungalow last year, so they were shocked by their new premium.
- 3/17/2025
'I'm not a scrounger – I work, but would struggle without benefits'
People on long-term sickness and disability benefits have told the BBC they fear how cuts will affect them.
- 3/18/2025
Trump moves to close down Voice of America
More than 1,300 staff placed on administrative leave as White House accuses VOA of being anti-Trump, "radical" and "leftist".
- 3/16/2025
Clothes brand gets 100 complaints a day that models are 'too fat', says boss
Snag clothing is cited in an online debate over whether adverts showing models who appear "unhealthily fat" should be banned.
- 3/14/2025
Exclusive: Every McDonald's in Britain warned of legal action over failing to tackle staff sex abuse
The warning from the UK's equality watchdog comes after the "extremely serious" allegations uncovered by the BBC.
- 3/14/2025
Gold price hits $3,000 as trade tensions mount
Demand for the precious metal has surged amid economic uncertainty over the impact of the global trade war.
- 3/14/2025
Musk's Tesla raises concern over Trump tariffs
The electric carmaker’s warning about tariffs comes despite its boss's key position in the Trump administration.
- 3/14/2025
No quick fix to stronger sales, says Asda boss
Asda plans to spend more on reducing prices and improving product ranges for customers, but says its profits will suffer.
- 3/14/2025
'I'm a little angry': Canadian firms boycott US products
Canadian firms say there is a need for more homegrown production after tariffs imposed by the US sparked a trade war.
- 3/17/2025
Car sharing switches to electric to boost appeal
Car sharing has not taken off, but will electric cars boost its appeal?
- 3/14/2025
US tech firms feel pinch from China tariffs
The price of China-made smartphones, TVs and laptops could rise in the US and elsewhere, experts warn.
- 3/13/2025
Why people are cutting back their online profile
A new wave of AI has spurred some to think more carefully about their online presence.
- 3/11/2025
'We don't need a Gail's' - the coffee shop boom dividing locals
The controversial cafe chain is expanding outside London but locals often have mixed feelings.
- 3/9/2025
Luxury lounges: Credit card perks 'we are all paying for'
Why credit card providers are opening lavish customer lounges in airports and cities.
- 3/10/2025
How Britain's former top banker became Canada's prime minister
The former banker may not have been elected to office before, but his experience managing global economic crises will help.
- 3/14/2025
Sweden is 'no longer a country that cannot be trusted'
Sweden and Finland's defence sectors are benefiting from their countries joining Nato.
- 3/6/2025
Why detecting methane is difficult but crucial work
From handheld to space-based, new methane detectors are making it easier to track the greenhouse gas.
- 3/4/2025
Diversity backlash: Is 'masculine energy' coming to the UK?
Donald Trump has scrapped federal diversity initiatives and many US firms have too - will UK companies follow suit?
- 3/3/2025
Switzerland targets rich tourists but at what cost?
Switzerland's already upmarket tourism sector is trying to attract more high rollers.
- 3/3/2025
Can AI help modernise Ireland's healthcare system?
Ireland is investing billions of euros to revamp its healthcare service - will AI help?
- 2/28/2025
Countries compete to keep skilled young workers
EU nations hope that tax benefits might encourage young, skilled workers to stay, but will they work?
- 2/25/2025
What minerals does Ukraine have and what are they used for?
A minister says nearly all key details have been finalised for a deal giving the US access to the country's minerals.
- 3/5/2025
Can Canadians get the world drinking tree sap?
The largest producer of maple syrup now wants you to drink the sap, which it calls maple water.
- 2/24/2025
Will quantum computers disrupt critical infrastructure?
Quantum computers will be able to crack existing encryption and threaten critical infrastructure.
- 2/21/2025
Georgia's richest man said to be moving funds to avoid US sanctions
The pro-Russian businessman is reported to be moving overseas assets back to the Caucasus country.
- 2/20/2025
Hair: 'It’s just thrown away but it's gold'
India is the world's biggest exporter of human hair but it wants more of the lucrative wig market.
- 2/17/2025
Scientists work on 'superhuman' vision systems for robots
Researchers have given a robot a powerful radio-based vision system which can see through smoke.
- 2/14/2025
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
Starting a career in digital content writing – what are your options?
If you’re a keen writer looking for how you can integrate your skills and passion into your job, this guide to starting a career in digital content writing is the perfect place to start. Continue reading
- 11/25/2024