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Posted 06th March 2013 by Harriet Clark
As Tom Cruise and Cuba Gooding Jnr demonstrated in 90s super-hit Jerry Maguire, negotiating around money is a pretty key skill in the business world, but it’s also sometimes one of the thorniest points in your job search.
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Posted 25th February 2013 by Tatiana Raikes
You know when you’ve been to a really good lecture or talk when the information sticks with you, and I mean really sticks with you. I’ve been fortunate enough to experience this recently and it’s really got me thinking. Bear with me while I attempt to impart my new found wisdom.
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Posted 21st February 2013 by Kate Temple-Brown
Last night, the FreshMinds Women’s Network hosted a thought provoking networking and panel event at the Adam Street Club to debate this thorny topic, much discussed by business leaders worldwide.
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Posted 05th December 2012 by Demelza Soumagnas
This week, the following headline grabbed my attention, “Bosses more likely to hire someone they fancy, study finds”. How could I not carry on reading...?
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Posted 26th November 2012 by Demelza Soumagnas
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Posted 02nd November 2012 by Mike Leeman
Earlier this week, on behalf of FreshMinds Scotland, I was delighted to be asked to take part in an employability panel at Edinburgh University alongside Accenture and PA Consulting. The session took place at the Edinburgh University Business School.
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Posted 02nd November 2012 by Harriet Clark
It’s that time of year again; the nights are getting longer, the leaves are falling from the trees, everything’s a bit colder and the graduate ‘milkround’ is in full swing. You’d be surprised how a few simple tweaks can make your application so much stronger, so I thought I’d share the most common mistakes to avoid in your campaign to find your ideal graduate job. (These are all real examples I’ve seen in the past few weeks).
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Posted 01st August 2012 by Susanna Hofmann
At sports competitions we often hear spectators debating whether the athletes will be able to control their nerves in the crucial stages of a match.
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Posted 23rd July 2012 by Annabelle Morris
Here at FreshMinds, many first impressions of candidates are formed through a CV or social media such as Linkedin. It is therefore becoming more important than ever before to create and maintain a personal brand. This will differentiate yourself and help to ensure that you stand out from the proverbial crowd.
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Posted 11th July 2012 by Harriet Clark
Earlier this week, the MD of FreshMinds Talent, James, the Head of Graduate, Soraya, and I attended a conference in south Wales. It was the 'Association of Graduate Recruiters' annual event, the crème de la crème of the recruitment world were there to give their insight into getting a graduate on board.
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