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Psychologists have developed an array of tools that evaluate human competencies (aptitudes and behaviors) among individuals. Nowadays, many firms and...

Inductive reasoning tests are yet another one of those niggly tests used by recruiters to suss out your skills and...

Verbal reasoning tests are a common form of aptitude test used by employers, since being able to comprehend written information...

Numerical reasoning tests are one of the most common types of aptitude test used by employers in their selection process....

“How on this fine earth do you ‘test’ someone on their personality?! Surely their personality shines through in a job...

An in-tray exercise might be one of the tests you’ll have to complete at an assessment centre. It’s a way...

Presentations can be the most terrifying part of an assessment centre. Many people are nervous about speaking in public (glossophobia,...

Group exercises are used to measure how you behave in a situation which simulates an aspect of the role for...

No, don’t groan. Yes, job application forms can be daunting. Yes, you’ve already spent a whole day honing that blummin’...

There’s no denying it, the recession has brought tough times upon architecture students. The competition to land that elusive graduate...

A heck of a lot of job opportunities aren’t advertised, so how can you get your foot on the job...

Ah, the dreaded job application form. For some reason, filling out one of these bad boys is a little bit...

Job applications are hard enough without having to faff about with buzzwords, right? Well if you get the hang of...

So, you’re applying for a job and there’s a question and answer section? This is a common way of sorting...

With so many different options and avenues these days, it’s no wonder that applying for jobs is about as daunting...

Most graduate employers have now embraced the 21st century and have devised fancy online systems for your job applications. Yes,...

Ok, so you’ve been hit with a string of job rejections, but now’s not the time to blast out ‘Creep’...

Many US law firms now have offices in the UK and offer training contracts and vacation schemes to talented students...

Tara started as a trainee solicitor with Allen & Overy in September, 2006. Since qualifying in August, 2008, she has...

We’re going to quash this once and for all: careers fairs aren’t just a chance to bag an armful of...

Looking for a job, eh? Or perhaps you’re wanting to get a bit of advice from people who have been...

So you’re planning on entering the big bad world of work. Your studies are complete, you’ve selected a career to...

On my first day as an intern at Nomura, the class was asked who thought they wanted to become a...

In light of the news that graduates believe they’re taking home less money than they think they should be, AllAboutCareers.com...

In all likelihood, you’ll be pretty chuffed if you manage to land a job in an architecture practice full stop....

What Are Engineering Graduate Schemes? Engineering graduate schemes are structured programmes of learning and development, usually offered by large and...

Research is a tool to support and influence decision making. Those working in the sector use their knowledge and expertise...

If you want a recruitment agency to help you secure a graduate job, then there are some important things you...

Richard started as a trainee solicitor with Allen & Overy in 1992. He has been a partner in the Corporate...

Whether you are looking for your first job or are in need a career change, many people are opting to...

Many students simply view careers fairs as a chance to pick up a couple of leaflets and have a bit...

Looking for a job can quickly become an energy-sapping, soul-crushing and frustrating experience if it doesn’t lead to any results....

Crack open the incense: it’s time for some self-reflection (or just leave out the incense bit). When choosing a career,...

If you want to work overseas and you plan to utilise the professional qualifications that you’ve already gained in the...

Journalism is dying, with experienced editors and journalists losing their jobs and well-qualified entrants struggling to get a foot in...

Investment banking is a highly dynamic environment, which is sensitive to delivery and turnaround times for both information and data...

To be successful in the job market you have to understand what you are selling in order to be able...

The 21st century version of circling job adverts in newspapers, job boards can be an excellent job hunting tool. They...

Short of sending in CVs etched in gold leaf, what can you do to make your job application stand out...

According to Chambers Dictionary, the noun ‘boutique’ became commonly used in the 1960s to define a “small, expensive, exclusive dress...

Job hunting? It’s best to go armed with our 11 job search tips… 1. Treat job hunting like a job....

To quote the Boy Scouts: “Be prepared .” Candidates who do their prep really do stand out at careers fairs....

In this day and age, you will no doubt have noticed that many employers seem to be talking about ‘commercial...

Some agencies specialise in digital marketing; some focus their efforts solely on experiential marketing; and others do nothing but direct...

Rather than being, as some imagine, the latest flavour of Dutch cream liqueur, a solicitor advocate is a solicitor who...

You’re on the hunt for a job (be it part-time, full-time or perhaps even a paid internship), but you’re finding...

The accounting industry is a complex beast. There are many different types of accounting firms out there, so finding the...

Today’s accountants offer much more than bookkeepers and auditors. They are financial specialists at the heart of all areas of...

Before you rush out and buy yourself a magnifying glass and deer stalker, you should perhaps ask the question: what...

Traditionally, front office staff are the folks in contact with the consumers or clients, while the back office staff are...