Is this the PA Job from Hell?

2012-10-03 02:30 PMEpic Fails

Most of us have had some pretty shocking jobs in our time. Olivia, marketing executive at AllAboutCareers.com, is no exception. Here she shares her worst job experience. Want to know what it is? We’ll give you a clue: it involves old chewing gum and double decker buses. Intrigued? We thought so… 

How NOT to Write a Vacation Scheme Application

2012-09-28 03:24 PMEpic Fails

The prospect of writing a vacation scheme application can leave the best of us weak at the knees. They say you can learn by example. Well, here’s an example of how to completely scupper your chances of getting on a vacation scheme. Members of...

The Perils of Being an Enthusiastic Temp

2012-09-03 11:38 AMEpic Fails

Many students get temp jobs during the university holidays. It’s a great idea. Temping is a fantastic way to earn some money and get some much-needed work experience on your CV. A word of warning though: don’t be overly enthusiastic. Hot...

Epic Fail: Picking the Wrong Housemate

2012-08-10 04:25 PMEpic Fails

Your first year at university is about to finish. It’s almost time to leave the breezeblock walls, communal showers, athlete’s foot, romantic misadventures and insipid décor of student halls behind. Greener pastures await. You&rsquo...

Football Manager Ruined My Degree

2012-08-07 02:45 PMEpic Fails

Widely-regarded as the most addictive computer game of all time, Football Manager (a.k.a. FM) has the ability to seriously affect people’s lives. We managed to track down one guy who let his obsession with the game completely ruin his degree...