US-educated Chinese grads less likely to find jobs on return – study
By Claudia Civinini A US education may not be the golden ticket to the perfect job for Chinese graduates returning home, a new study has found. Following a large experiment and 260 employer surveys, the study found US-educated Chinese applicants were less likely to
How to get out of work when you have a job interview
By Amanda Augustine Should you lie to your current boss when you’re interviewing for a new job? Q: How do I get out of work for a job interview? What should I tell my current boss? I just got an interview with a
Are PhDs just cheap labour for universities?
PhD grads complain that there are too few academic jobs. Should universities support their postgrads into alternative careers? When Karin Bodewits started her PhD in molecular biology at the University of Edinburgh, she felt “excited and privileged, brimming with hope”. Over
6 ways to stay productive whilst searching for a job
You may be in job-search limbo, but you can still make strides in your career. From living life sans schedule to tailoring time on your terms, unemployment certainly offers ample opportunity for reflection ‒ and daytime telly on repeat. Yet the
What is the best CV format to use for my job hunt?
You may be in job-search limbo, but you can still make strides in your career. From living life sans schedule to tailoring time on your terms, unemployment certainly offers ample opportunity for reflection ‒ and daytime telly on repeat. Yet the
How long should my CV be?
By Laura Slingo What is the proper page length for a CV? “Is it alright to have a CV that is more than two pages long?” — Christopher S. Answer: Industry standards state that two pages is the optimal length for a CV. However, one
Finding the job hunt tough? Science says you should talk about it
By Charlotte Grainger Just a few conversations can help you re-energise your job search. Hunting for the next step in your career ought to be an exciting time. You’re ready to take on something completely new and feel eager to move forward.
How The Gig Economy Is Reshaping Careers For The Next Generation
Since the term “gig economy” was popularized around the height of the 2008-2009 financial crisis, task-based labour has evolved and has become a significant factor in the overall economy. The concept of creating an income from short-term tasks has been