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How to prepare for an interview

What is the old saying ‘to fail to prepare is to prepare to fail?’ I am sure that this is also the case with interviewing. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist for Enterprise Rent-A-Car I can separate a well prepared candidate from a #winging-it candidate in a matter of minutes! So how do you prepare for [...]

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Series of careers webinars for International Students

 INTERNATIONAL FUTURES:  London’s premier website for international students brings you an outstanding series of careers webinars Monday 11th- Friday 15th June, 12-2pm daily Each 45 minute webinar is free and delivered by expert Careers Consultants All you need is a web connection: it’s fast, fun and easy, so sign up today! Topics include: UK CVs [...]

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Assessment centre and interview videos

Did you know the Careers Centre website has a fantastic collection of online videos to help you prepare for graduate assessment centres and interview situations? These include the Journey to Work series, At the Assessment Centre, Making an Impact: The Graduate Job Interview, Your Job’s Online (how to maximise your chances of success when completing [...]

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Mock interview opportunities

Mock interviews are an excellent way to practise your responses and to get your technique and approach right ahead of a live interview. At Reading, we are very fortunate to have two key graduate recruiters coming on to campus in the coming weeks offering the opportunity to have a mock interview and get feedback to [...]

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Preparing to impress at interviews

What to expect How to prepare what to say How to answer the questions with confidence Creating the right first impression Preparing questions for the interviewer Preparing how to say it Keeping the nerves under control! What to do next What to expect Being invited for an interview might turn your legs to jelly but [...]

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