Jul 29 2021
It’s not uncommon for recruiters to encounter applicants who have all of the technical competencies required for the job–and then turn them down. This is because recruiters also look at an applicant’s soft skills. Compared to hard or technical skills, soft skills are more intangible and difficult to objectively measure. These can include personal qualities, …
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Nov 29 2019
DAY OF LISTENING – ACTIVE LISTENING AVAILABLE AS A PODCAST Podcast Transcript: Today is listening day. What, I hear you ask? Yes, listening day. The day where we reflect on how important a role listening has to play in our lives. Imagine not being able to listen, lectures would be completely pointless, chatting with …
Permanent link to this article: https://blogs.reading.ac.uk/careers/listening-is-seriously-underrated/
Do you want to come across confidently? Ever been in a situation where you have left feeling like it could have gone better? Would you like to know the secret of making a positive impact? This workshop will help you reflect on your past experiences (e.g. degree, work experience, internships, placements etc.) in order to …
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Nov 05 2018
Owen Wright, Digital Marketing Executive at Intern Avenue Internships at Reading – your route into work Have you been put off internships because you think they are unpaid? Don’t be. Unpaid internships are illegal. And they’re dying out.
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May 15 2018
This article is written by Rikki Sandhu, 2nd year BA English Language and owner of www.lusciouslane.blogspot.com. She is passionate about creative writing and photography and is looking to kick-start her career in Marketing and PR. Finding a career after university isn’t always easy, so I’ve really learnt the importance of work experience and paid jobs to …
Permanent link to this article: https://blogs.reading.ac.uk/careers/how-i-gained-new-skills-and-work-experience-during-the-summer/
