No matter how well prepared you are, even the most experienced candidate can be shaken up by a tough interview question – and it’s not always the one relating to the role that you’ve applied for which throw you. What’s your favourite colour? Who inspire you? If you were an animal, what one would you… Continue reading Weird interview questions – and how to handle them!
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Money saving experts
New books, new bag, new stationery… It’s that time of year again, where we just spend, spend, spend. So how do you make your cash go the distance and meet all those new term costs? Read on to find out… Think Rationally If you’re starting college or uni for the first time, it can be… Continue reading Money saving experts
Get experienced
Chances are, you’re going to feel one of two ways about work experience. You’ll either feel super excited at the prospect of getting into the workplace, or your heart will sink. Work experience – whether it’s mandatory or something you’re keen to do yourself – can be pretty scary. You’re thrown into the workplace with… Continue reading Get experienced
Ignore the glossies – how to really deal with rejection
Glossy women’s mags are packed with sage advice and words of wisdom to live by – but, as we found out this week when Glamour’s US arm was mocked relentlessly for their guide to making your man fall in love with you (vomit), the top tips passed on by the glossies aren’t always as wise… Continue reading Ignore the glossies – how to really deal with rejection
5 Things I Learned When I Turned 18
From the title, you’re probably sighing over your computer screen right now. You’re thinking: “What does she know about turning 18? It was so long ago that she can’t even remember…” But you’re wrong. I’ve been 18 for almost a year now, and I’m still figuring things out. But one thing’s for sure: I know… Continue reading 5 Things I Learned When I Turned 18
How to… Deal with financial woes
Let’s face it, there’s nothing worse than being skint. Your mates are all away out, you can’t book that holiday everyone else is going on and you’ve got approximately 36p to get you through next weekend. Which is what makes the idea of borrowing money instantly so appealing. A report last week showed that over… Continue reading How to… Deal with financial woes
Dealing with hayfever
Spring has well and truly sprung. Associated with new life, this time of year sees baby lambs jumping around in fields, sumptuous blossom appearing on trees on every corner, daffodils sprouting up… All this fresh greenery is generally lovely, however for those with an intolerance to pollen, this time of year brings unwanted sneezing, itchy… Continue reading Dealing with hayfever
Last minute study tips
If you’re reading this, it might be the case that you’re procrastinating to the max and quietly bricking yourself having left all your exam revision to the very, very last minute. For the sake of not wasting your valuable time, let’s cut to the chase and give you the best tips for absorbing all the… Continue reading Last minute study tips
How to… get a good night’s sleep
We all know that getting a solid eight hours’ sleep a night is good for us, right? It’s the key to being productive, alert and in good health. But just how many of us are achieving it? Not many, if surveys are to be believed. Research published last year showed that 28million of us Brits… Continue reading How to… get a good night’s sleep