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Choosing a Job
Knowing what job you want to go into isn’t always as simple as it seems. We have pulled together some resources to put your mind at ease when taking those next steps! If you have any questions don’t forget to get in touch with us over on Social Media – Links Below Sometimes you just want to know why people do the jobs they do. Remy goes through things you should consider when choosing a job and gives tips on how you can reflect on your strengths, likes and dislikes and more. Just like a real Careers Fair, we have information you can download to take with you! Just hit download! These PDFs…
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Interview Skills
Interviews can be nerve wracking! And that’s okay! We have some tips and tricks up our sleeve so why not check out the information below to keep your nerves under control and give it your best shot! [09:33] Olivia Hill If you have any questions don’t forget to get in touch with us over on Social Media – Links Below In the video below, Olivia gives her top tips on how to ace your upcoming interview! Got an online interview instead? In these unprecedented times, a lot of interviews are moving online and it’s the perfect time to get clued up on how this works! Missed out on Student Fest?! Don’t worry! Check out…
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Planning and Goal Setting
Welcome to the Planning and Goal setting stall. Here you will be able to gather everything you need to get that motivation and purpose you desire! Sometimes it is hard to know where to start so we want to help you. If you have any questions don’t forget to get in touch with us over on Social Media – Links Below Let us know what you think of Careers Fayre! Overwhelmed with how to plan for the future? No worries! David Hyner, a motivational speaker, gives you some info for how to look at the future! Just like a real Careers Fair, we have information you can download to take with you! Just…
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Work Experience
Work experience is incredibly important for helping you find out what you do and do not like. It’s a great way to get first-hand experience of what a workplace is like and can help you set goals for your future career. Look below to find out tips on how to gain those relevant skills during the pandemic. If you have any questions don’t forget to get in touch with us over on Social Media – Links Below Work experience is really important for building the perfect job application and preparing yourself for the working world. So what on earth do we do during a pandemic? You’re probably thinking ‘Most people…
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Trades
A lot of people when they hear trades, think builder or plumber. But did you know that these are highly skilled jobs that require years of training? We break down what types of roles are out there, and what the job entails. If you have any questions don’t forget to get in touch with us over on Social Media – Links Below We caught up with a brick layer to find out how she got into the career and to give us an insight into what the job involves! Check out the PDF below to find out more; If the PDF hasn’t quite squashed the gender stereotypes of who can…
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Healthcare
Everyone thinks that healthcare equals being a doctor or a nurse. And while these professions do exist in the health service, there are so many more than that! This page looks at the career options you might have heard of before, and other areas that were new to us! If you have any questions don’t forget to get in touch with us over on Social Media – Links Below Let’s start with a role you might have heard of before… Hit play below if you would like to hear all about Amy’s experience as a Community Staff Nurse! Check out Aimhigher’s video with Shantelle, who is a Midwife. Want more…
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Skills Builder
Hear everyone banging on about skills? Not quite sure what they mean by being “a good communicator” or what “problem-solving” actually is? No problem! This stall focuses on what skills actually are, where you can use them and how to build on them. If you have any questions don’t forget to get in touch with us over on Social Media – Links Below We are going to kick off with an impotant skill that you may not even think about! Emails. We send them every day, but how often do we think about what we’re putting in them? Mickie gives you tips and guidance on how to become a professional…
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Surviving Self Isolation
This hasn’t exactly been a year anyone expected, with us all becoming masters at virtual video calls and bulk-buying toilet roll, we certainly aren’t going to forget it any time soon. As we continue to live through a worldwide pandemic, many of us have had to adapt our way of living. A few weeks ago, I had to do my part and self-isolate for 14 days after coming into contact with someone with COVID-19. Looking back, the time flew by, but at the time, it seemed as if the world had stood still, so I had to get creative with what activities were going to occupy my time. If you…
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Why I’m a manager of both places and people– Office Manager – Why I Love My Job
My job title has become a running joke with the food shopping delivery man during the lockdowns. I get asked the age-old question of, “What you do for a living?” as I’m piling up my Oreos next to my pasta sauce as I forgot to bring some carrier bags to the door (again!). I respond with, “I’m an Office Manager”, and I get the usual sarcastic response of, “Oh, so what do you manage then?”. I’d be lying if the response didn’t wind me up just a teeny bit. Because I don’t just manage an office. Like yes, that is in the title of my job, but I also do…
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Working as an Army Reserve alongside my day-to-day job
Almost two years ago I made a decision that was one the best moves I’ve made in life so far. While working full at the University of Worcester as Sports Performance and Scholarship Manager, I was looking for the next challenge. Joining the Army Reserves seemed like something that was always in the back of my mind having been in Army Cadets when I was younger, so one day – I just went for it. Joining the Army Reserves seemed like something that would provide me with a challenge and a huge variety of opportunities but also fit in with my full time career at the University. I really just wanted to see if it was something…
