Alice Hajek
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 Interview Tips: Dos and Don’ts3/18/2013 |
As a final year, the real world is getting closer and closer by the day. Unfortunately, the hunt for a graduate job is gruelling and competitive, simply getting through to the interview stage is a big achievement in itself. For the rookies amongst us interviews can be daunting, especially if it is your first one. To get you started Her Campus Nottingham has put together a few dos and don’ts to help you ace that interview and secure your dream job. 1 From the moment you enter the office the interview has begun. It may seem obvious but politeness towards receptionists and other staff is important. Some companies have been known to record reception areas during interview periods, as well as placing the interviewers and top employees into fake roles around the office. You never know if the postman might actually be your new boss. 2 If you know who will be interviewing you it is always a good idea to look them up online. Linkedin profiles can tell you how long an employee has been at the company, their role and any previous employment. You may find that they went to the same university or that they live in the same town. Finding common ground can create a more personal relationship with the interviewer and help calm those nerves! |
 Turtle Bay: Nottingham’s Caribbean Dining Experience2/18/2013 |
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 The Best Ways To Fight Off The Winter Blues11/26/2012 |
For a lucky few the winter season is their favourite time of year. For the rest of us it can be the toughest. The short days, bitter winds, torrential rain and unflattering amounts of layers are just a few of the things that make us begrudge this gruelling season. However, we can, and we must, fight off the winter blues. Here are a few ideas on how to fight the urge to hibernate and to get the most out of this winter season. 1. Keep Exercising It is all too easy to forget about exercise during the winter months; the last thing we want to do is trek to the gym in gale-force winds. Yet, a short burst of energy will release a bunch of endorphins, making you feel more positive and slapping the winter blues across the face. However, if you really can’t face leaving the house, invest in an exercise DVD and workout in the comfort of your own home. Now is a great time to buy as all the celeb has-beens are releasing their DVDs in time for Christmas. However, we do advise you to shut your curtains as you never know who may be walking past your living room to see you red faced and swinging your arms around like a crazy person. 2. Get up on Time |
 Vocational Vacation - The Best Ways to Spend Your Summer10/29/2012 |
As the nights draw in and the workload begins to pile up, plans for next summer may be the last thing on your mind, or, the only thing. Either way, should we be thinking how to spend those summer months already? The options are endless, but as the world of work becomes tougher for graduates, how we spend our precious few months of freedom can be vital. Whether it moulds us into adults, gives us valuable life experience, adds to that dreaded CV or, all three, the summer break is not to be wasted. To give you a helping hand or to spark some of your own ideas, Her Campus Nottingham has compiled the best ways to be proactive this summer. Charity Expeditions If you’re not aware of the several expeditions that the university’s charity organisation Karnival supports, you must be walking around campus with your eyes shut. The biggest and most popular choice is undoubtedly climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. It is a great way to meet friends, get fit and see Africa, not forgetting the great parties awaiting you on the island of Zanzibar after the climb. Although raising the money is hard work, it shows great commitment to potential employers and it is an achievement of a lifetime. However, if Kilimanjaro isn’t for you, there are other expeditions to Machu Picchu, Everest Base Camp and walking the Great Wall of China. Several meetings for information on Kilimanjaro have already taken place but it isn’t too late to get involved. Follow the link for more information and to sign up: http://hopeforchildren.studentadventures.co.uk/adventures/kilimanjaro_su... Internships |
