The first job interview is a big deal for most of us. Making an impression in the quarter of an hour, in an unfamiliar room, with strangers, can seem tough at the best of times. With your student loan hanging over your head, the thought of your first job interview can take you down rabbit …
So, the interviewer at your last job interview asked you “Why should we hire you?” and you were stumped. It would not be the first time. This question catches unsuspecting young job seekers by surprise very often. It’s one of the most challenging questions at job interviews. Think about it. No matter how suitable you …
So you’re hitting the job market, even if it’s with flexible work hours and low pay. It may seem like a part-time job is less formal than a full-time job. It’s not unheard of for young college-goers to take on part-time jobs for pocket money, with half the seriousness and dedication they’d give a full-time …
Choosing your first job can be a tough decision to make. And not only because there are fewer appealing jobs than applicants out there. First-time job-hunters usually fit a certain profile. They are – more often than not – overwhelmed by student debt and anxiety. Is that you? Then you may know what it’s like …
At college abroad, you may come across plenty of occasions where the need of the hour will be to convince, persuade, and make others act. Maybe you want to start a campaign to introduce a women’s chess club on campus. Or you may want to galvanize your team into electing the right person for captain …
It’s a trend these days to use time-tested business strategies in day to day life. While it can seem somewhat out-of-context to pull Sun Tzu’s Art of War from the battlefield into the chemistry lab, there are some strategies that can actually have quite a lot of relevance in your life at college abroad. One …
The internet is a place of infinite knowledge. Imagine a portal, if you will, that presents you with any information that you require, pretty cool, isn’t it? Well, that’s the internet – a cool place. It is not surprising that with easy access to thousands of articles over one topic, a lot of students rely …
Studying abroad means spending a lot of money on what could feel like a vacation. You’re visiting a new country, meeting new people, probably spending the first few weekends making merry over food and beer, checking out the local art and music scene, travelling to local points of interest. In the first few weeks of …
So you found an ideal job posting and immediately contacted the recruiter all excitedly. Er! You made silly mistakes on your resume, cover letter or/and interview. And you lost the chance of landing yourself an ideal job. And just like that what would have been a stepping stone became another failure. If this sounds familiar …
The first open-ended question every employee faces in an interview is “Tell me about yourself”. If you see it from the employer’s perspective, the question is pretty simple. There is no requirement of technical skills, real-life examples, or job-related knowledge. As much as this open-ended question seems easy, it can be the most challenging part …
The college will open up a new world and exciting opportunities. But some of your excitement and dreams for the future will be a little vague and hard to pin down. That’s where SMART goals come in useful. SMART goals will help you get closer to your vision in measurable ways. Take a look at …
The admission essay is probably the most important aspect of your college application. It is that one thing that separated you from everybody else. Your essay should capture the essence of your very self. Many students might have similar grades and extra-curricular record, however, a well-written admission essay is your chance to stand out from …
Finishing up your school feels more stressful than relaxing, you can’t help but worry about what comes next in your life? As you bid-adieu to your alma mater, the pressure of choosing an ideal college pile up. Your graduation college is the very first introduction of what your professional life be. There are tons of …
Your home country may have excellent computer science programs with high placement records. Many of your friends will settle for these programs. There’s no reason not to – we naturally reach for low-hanging fruit. And if the fruit is from a good tree, there’s no reason to climb to the higher branches. But fruit in …
If you’re thinking about moving to the UK to study then it’s an incredibly exciting time for you! If everything goes to plan you’ll be studying in a new country, making lots of new friends and furthering your education in a new language and culture. However, there’s an awful lot to do before you get …