All COVID-19 articles – Page 3

Guidance

Working from home is here to stay

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Many of us are now either working from home full-time or are based at home at least a few days a week. No doubt, you’ve found it a both challenging and rewarding experience. it’s unlikely that the workplace will ever look the same as it did pre-COVID and it could be that many roles will continue to be home-based in the very long term.

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Managing your wellbeing during COVID-19

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COVID-19 has brought with it confusing and worrying times, and many of us are finding maintaining our emotional wellness a challenge. Here are a few ways that you can manage your wellbeing during uncertain times.

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Seven tips to help you cope with a job loss

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Losing a job can be a distressing experience, impacting on many aspects of everyday life. But often, losing a job can open up new opportunities once the crisis has passed.

Guidance

Identifying the cycle of abuse

This video for young people focuses on identifying the cycle of abuse in relationships.

Guidance

The different forms of domestic violence and abuse

Dame Jennifer Susan “Jenni” Murray, journalist and broadcaster, talks about the different forms of domestic violence and abuse.

Learning

How to answer the 'what are your weaknesses' interview question

Linda Raynier teaches us how to prepare and answer the ‘what are you weaknesses’ interview question.

Learning

How to answer the 'where do you see yourself in five years' interview question

Linda Raynier shares her two-part formula for answering the ‘where do you see yourself in five years’ interview question with ease.

Learning

How to answer the 'tell me about yourself' interview question

Linda Raynier teaches us how to answer the ‘tell me about yourself’ interview question with ease by implementing four simple tried and true tips. 

Learning

Five tips to effectively prepare for an interview

Learn how to prepare for your next interview with these five tips from career services advisor Linda Spencer. Linda discusses strategies to adopt so you can feel more confident throughout the interview process.

Information

Explaining gaps in your employment

Linda Raynier shares her two key strategies on how to handle explaining gaps of unemployment on your resume.

Learning

How to write the perfect cover letter

Writing a good cover letter is a crucial step in the job search process. This short video will give you the necessary steps to create an effective cover letter that helps you land interviews.

Learning

Structure and format your CV in the best way possible

The format and structure of your CV will determine how you are perceived by potential recruiters. StandOut CV shows how to best construct your CV so it looks professional and is easy to read.

Information

How to explain a gap in your employment

Insightful video from Deniz Sasal describes why it is so important to explain a gap in your employment and how to do that.

Guidance

What to do after a job interview

Hays Worldwide shares tips on what you should, and shouldn’t do after a job interview.

Learning

How to write a great CV

A CV is the single most important document when searching for a job. It has to grab the attention of the employer and also show you have necessary skills and competences for the job in question.