Tag: job search

Green Career Planning: How to develop your employability & sustainable careers resources (part 2/2)

September 22, 2021

Young people are as passionate as ever about working in the field of sustainability. However, the field remains a difficult one to break into, and the pandemic has placed additional challenges on job seekers. Today, BA Geography Graduate and KCL Sustainability Engagement Assistant Helena shows practical steps to how you can build your career success and employability in sustainability during Covid-19.… More Green Career Planning: How to develop your employability & sustainable careers resources (part 2/2)

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Three steps to describing your mitigating circumstances with confidence (Part 2)

December 18, 2020

In our previous blog, we explored the topic of disclosure and debunked myths about being open to a potential employer about your personal circumstances that may have affected your CV – but certainly not your potential! Today, let’s explore 3 example-based tips on describing gaps in your CV in a positive way.… More Three steps to describing your mitigating circumstances with confidence (Part 2)

Dos and don’ts for making speculative applications

March 19, 2019

It is not always the case that your perfect job or internship is advertised in plain sight. Sometimes the job search needs a little initiative and sometimes you will need to be the one to reach out to employers. Although it can seem intimidating, sending out a speculative job application can have its benefits and will show the… More Dos and don’ts for making speculative applications

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Career options with a PhD

February 21, 2019

Hi everyone – we’re back! This time with a guest post from our Careers Consultant Donald Lush about the career options available for PhD students. Any search on google using the title of this blog will quickly turn up articles and tips that feature the word ‘non-academic’ or ‘alternative’. This is symptomatic of an important… More Career options with a PhD