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Career support insights

Whether you are thinking about moving on or moving up, starting out or changing course read our insights, advice and tips on making the right career moves.

Finding your path to the c-suite
02 Jan 2024

Achieving a c-suite position requires certain skills, types of experience and milestones from across your career that you need to be able to demonstrate.
Seven CV errors and how to fix them
02 Jan 2024

Here are seven common CV errors to avoid when writing your CV 鈥� and how to fix them.
Seven ways to be a great mentor
13 Jul 2021

Being a mentor should be a positive and rewarding experience - here鈥檚 how to make the most of it and be a great mentor
Lifelong careers support: insights from a Career Development Manager
28 May 2021

Katrina Armstrong shares her insights into her role supporting alumni in their career development.
Seven ways to be a great mentee
20 May 2021

Here's seven tips to help you get the most from being a mentee
Five ways to keep up-to-date in your field or industry
17 May 2021

Keeping up-to-date with the latest thinking and research in your chosen field is important for your career development
How to prepare successfully for your next interview
23 Apr 2021

Read on for five top tips to help you to get ready for your next interview.
Thinking about a change in direction?
14 Dec 2020

Discover ALO resources to help you with a career change.
How to avoid career derailment: ALO resources to stay informed
19 Nov 2020

How can we avoid - or recover from - career derailment? Alumni Library Online (ALO) resources to help you stay informed.
Looking for a new job? Here are three ways your Alumni Library Online can help you!
30 Sep 2020

When it comes to finding and securing a new job, effective preparation is vital 鈥� and your Alumni Library Online (ALO) is here to help.
Five tips for job hunting in a crisis
11 Jun 2020

The pandemic has made job hunting more challenging and competitive - here's five tips to help you land your dream role.
Job hunting success with your Alumni Library Online
21 Mar 2020

Make sure you鈥檙e battle-ready for your next job interview with your free Alumni Library Online service.

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