SlideShare ist ein Scribd-Unternehmen logo
1 von 11
Downloaden Sie, um offline zu lesen
A Guide to Getting the
AC   Job You Want




1|Page
“It’s a tough job market. Be more
considered in your approach,
show flexibility and use every
avenue”                                                        Timothy Mukasa,
                                                               FreelanceStudents.co.uk founder


There are jobs out there. However, the marketplace is crowded. This guide provides simple, but
effective, strategies that you can apply to remarkably improve your chances at each stage of the
recruitment cycle. We wish you the best of luck!




       2|A   Guide   to   Getting   the   Job   You Want
How Not To Get a Job!
A recent drive to recruit writers for our blog prompted us to provide some much needed
advice to the many students out there who are simply not doing their job applications justice.




From the applications we received        In some instances we received            had for our writing roles were
we found a number of common              excellent covering letters, but on       littered with spelling errors. We all
mistakes, which we’ve listed             reviewing the accompanying CV            make spelling mistakes (there’s
below. We imagine that many will         we found no link between the two         probably a few in this article), but
probably think this all common           documents; the applicant had             when it comes to jobs, employers
sense, but for those of you that         clearly not bothered to take the         need only find the slightest
have not seen much success in            time to tailor the CV to fit the         indiscretion in order to quickly
getting work experience we               covering letter or the role. This        reduce their overcrowded inbox of
suggest you give this article a good     sets alarm bells ringing and             applications.
read and hopefully we can get you        implies that an applicant is firing
producing applications that will         off the same CV to every
                                                                                  Final thoughts: Employers will only
get you that job.                        employer!
                                                                                  afford you a short amount of time
                                                                                  to make an impression and if you
1. Not Reading the Job                   4. Information Overload                  fail to follow the advice above
Description                              Employers do not need to know            then we can almost guarantee
We had many responses that               your age, height, religious leanings,    that your application will quickly
could have been applications for         or your first summer job as a cup        be thrown on the scrapheap.
any job on the planet! It seemed         cake seller with the scouts. Jokes       Good luck!
as though some students were             aside, you don’t need to include
just not reading the details of the      unnecessary information or your          Author: Tim Mukasa
job description. Employers take          life history, as only a strong shot
time and care in writing job             of espresso will keep an employer
descriptions to find the right           from falling asleep. Keep it
candidate and any application that       relevant and keep it professional.
appears to disregard the details
will be quickly binned.
                                         5. Pasting a CV into the Email
                                         Body
2. No Covering Letter                    This is probably a point of
The covering letter is vital and as a    contention, but we believe that
general rule you should always           pasting the contents of your CV
include one with your CV. The            into an email body looks, well,
covering letter sets the scene –         ugly. The lack of formatting within
who you are and why you’re               email applications often means
applying. It points out key              that the structure is fairly messy.
information to the employer,             Our advice would be to attach a
outlines your qualities, and makes       CV.
a statement about your suitability
for the job. It should give the
personal touch that your CV will         6. Poor Spelling
intrinsically lack.                      Remember that your application is
                                         a reflection of your
                                         professionalism, attention to
3. CVs not Tailored                      detail, and writing skills. Believe it
                                         or not many of the applications we


3|A    Guide       to   Getting         the   Job     You Want
5 University Activities that Can Boost Your CV
Throughout your time at university, you will be given the opportunity to get involved in a
variety of tasks and extracurricular activities, such as, participating in your halls eating
contest and the annual sleepathon. However, of the million and one things to do, a select
few look really awesome on your CV and add immeasurably to your employability. But with
so much to choose from, where does one start? Never fear, we’ll be separating the wheat
from the chaff by cherry picking 5 university activities that will not only look great on your
CV, but that you will enjoy too.




Let’s Play                             blogging demonstrates good            that many university students
Regardless of your ability, getting    literary skills and shows that you    spend most of their time in bed;
involved in a drama production         are not a square. Blogging is         break the trend. Joining a sports
says all the right things to           another great opportunity to          team shows dedication &
potential employers i.e. that          network and make a name for           commitment, ability to work as a
you’re confident, cultured and         yourself. But be extremely            team and to take orders.
able to work both as part of a         cautious when posting, especially
team and as an individual. Plays       negative comments. The last thing
                                                                             Would you employ a candidate
aren’t exclusive to the drama          you want to do is get blacklisted
                                                                             that has shown no initiative
society, they’ll be put on all year    before you’ve even started
                                                                             outside of the classroom over a
round by several different             working.
                                                                             self-starter with a more
societies, but if your chosen                                                interesting and varied CV? Neither
society isn’t putting one on, then     Get Down with the Kids                would I. There are more and more
take matters into your own hands                                             students graduating from
                                       Most universities have
and put a suggestion forward.                                                universities, and it’s harder than
                                       partnerships and programmes
                                       running with local schools,           ever to secure employment. Do
Make Mine a Sandwich                   affording you with the opportunity    something that will set you apart
                                       to go into schools and manage         from the others and have fun
A placement is the perfect                                                   whilst doing it.
opportunity to gain some valuable      kids. The options available vary
work experience, network and           from university to university and
decide whether or not the field of     school to school, but more likely     Author: Tobiaking
work you’re considering is still as    than not if your degree is one
glamorous as it first appeared.        that’s taught at school level then
Many degrees offer an                  there’s probably a programme for
opportunity for undergraduates to      you. Enrolling on such a
spend 6-12 months away from            programme demonstrates great
study either in the industry or        leadership skills, patience and
abroad. Taking a sandwich year         involvement beyond the
shows your employer that you are       classroom. What are you waiting
familiar with the work place and       for? Enrol! Besides, these kids are
not just another graduate.             probably among the only people
                                       who still think you’re cool.

I Think Therefore I Blog
                                       Get Active!
The great thing about starting a
blog is you can write about            Get involved, especially as a
anything you please. Regular           fresher. It’s common knowledge


4|A    Guide      to   Getting        the   Job      You Want
4 Good Reasons to Volunteer
Have you considered boosting your CV, job prospects and self-worth through undertaking
voluntary work? ‘Volunteer work’ can conjure images of soup kitchens run out of disused
bus shelters by eccentric evangelists – which there’s nothing wrong with, we might add – but
there are a plethora of different enterprises that require keen volunteers.




Specialist charities such as CSV           Cynical as it may sound, one very     enthusiasm for helping out with
have been running inclusive                good reason for undertaking           football practise at my primary
community schemes which                    volunteer work is that it will fill   school meant that after the first
require volunteers for decades,            out your CV. Didn’t make the 2XI      few weeks I was essentially left to
including an excellent gap year            football team? Then volunteer to      take the sessions myself. This may
volunteering initiative. Meanwhile,        help run sessions for and coach       not sound that tricky, but
many universities now encourage            local kids instead. The 21st          managing two dozen 10 year olds
student participation in the               century job market is a scary,        is probably a tougher task than
community, such as the University          fearsomely competitive place, so      heading up a board of directors;
of Manchester’s Community                  any activity that might set you       employers will note the man-
Sports Volunteer Scheme which              apart from the next Accounting        management, teamwork and
trains volunteers to do sports             and Finance grad with a 2:1 from      communication skills you
coaching and mentoring.                    Nottingham is going to be useful      invariably gain from voluntary
                                           interview fodder.                     work. In certain vocations, such as
                                                                                 being the Treasurer for a local club
Opportunities also exist outside of
                                                                                 or your halls, you may also gain
formal schemes, however. When I            …and employers will like it           formal training required for the
was still in the sixth-form at school      As a corollary to the previous        post. Another big tick on the CV.
(a painfully long time ago), I             point, prospective employers will
returned to my old primary school          be impressed with your drive and
to take games lessons one                  initiative. Final year careers        You will enjoy it!
afternoon a week. Furthermore, I           seminars up and down the country      I had so much fun looking after
also took on occasional childcare          will be plugging the importance of    kids with disabilities for my
volunteering work for a friend’s           a ‘USP’ – Unique Selling Point –      friend’s mother’s charity that I
mother’s charity for several years         when applying for jobs after uni,     continued to offer my help for as
whilst finishing school and                and volunteer work could be your      long as time and scheduling
studying at University. Essentially,       golden ticket. Everyone has to        allowed – it became a hobby
people always need help;                   work for money at some stage,         rather than a chore. It’s no
particularly if it is offered for free,    but volunteering not only shows       coincidence that many volunteers
so don’t hesitate to approach old          employers a good team-playing         find themselves pledging more
schools, your university halls             community spirit, but also a          time than they originally intended.
committee or the local hospital            conscientious, hard-working           On a purely selfish basis, helping
radio station.                             streak, and the ability to manage     others in whatever capacity will
                                           your time effectively whilst          make you feel good about yourself,
Now you know what’s out there,             juggling a work and study             building self-esteem and
let us convince you why it’s a good        schedule.                             confidence. Finally, you will meet
idea. And remember kids,                                                         like-minded people and may make
volunteer work is for life – or                                                  long-lasting friends, contributing
                                           Builds skills                         as much to your personal as your
however long you can manage –
not just for Christmas!                    Throw yourself into voluntary         professional development.
                                           work and you are likely to reap the
                                           rewards of your endeavours. My
It’s another line on the CV…                                                     Author: James Lachno

5|A    Guide        to   Getting          the   Job    You Want
How to Find a Job on Twitter Part 1
Finding a job on Twitter may sound like the 21st century equivalent of looking for labouring
contracts in the local bookies – or, better still, the Nag’s Head – but thinking outside the
usual job sites and vacancies columns can pay serious dividends. Nope, Twitter isn’t just a
place for slightly unhinged celebrity stalkers to sate their appetite for Lily Allen’s meandering
nonsense. Twitter can be a powerful tool for finding student jobs and internships and full-
blown, real-life, money-for-milk-actually-going-into-my-bank-account graduate jobs.




Essentially, the means can be split     properly – i.e. don’t write ‘in the     makes reference to news or
into indirect and direct. The           sky with diamonds’. If you don’t        politics (e.g. @Benshere/news)
former involves building the right      want to commit too specifically,        and hey presto, you’ll be
‘profile’ for prospective employers,    enter a region i.e. South-East,         presented with more useful media
cultivating relationships and           North-West et cetera. Under bio,        contacts to add to your collection.
generally being a genial tweeting       you should be concise and               Play around and see who you can
presence – indeed, a bit like           relevant if you are on the job hunt.    find, and never be afraid to add
looking for labour in the Nag’s         Indeed, writing “solicitor” or “web     people: it’s part of the game.
Head. The latter is much more like      designer” is fine, even if you’re yet   Some might even follow you back
your traditional job-scouring, just     to gain employment in your              – another useful way to start
given a 21st Century injection of       chosen field. Finally, follow the       cultivating relationships. Then:
techno-wizardry. This article looks     same rules for your background          engage. Start ‘tweeting’ to people
at indirect ways you can enhance        wallpaper, which can be changed.        using the @ function (@[user-
your job prospects through              Again, use your common sense.           name] will publically ‘mention’
Twitter.                                Plain colour, appropriate tiled         that user, making them aware of
                                        landscape picture? Good. ‘Meat Is       your presence). Ask for advice,
                                        Murder’ banner? Bad. Employers          guidance and information.
Presentation, presentation,             will look, trust us.                    Mention that you have useful skills.
presentation                                                                    Barack Obama might not write you
First things first – know your                                                  back, but that PR or recruitment
enemy. Or prospective line of           Follow relevant people, and get         consultant probably will. Better
employment, rather. Despite             chatty                                  still, even if these actions are
having limited capacity to play         This might sound like a no brainer,     unlikely to result in you being
around with Twitter profiles            but an invaluable way of                recruited out of the blue, when a
(unlike Facebook, or, worse,            networking is adding people             relevant job does come up at a
Myspace), there are still several       relevant to your chosen field. You      certain company, your
personalized aspects to a Twitter       may search for a certain company        professional networking through
account which can filter the            name, like Clifford Chance,             Twitter will make you stand out
professional and appropriate            FreelanceStudents or RBS, or            from the crowd. As always, be
jobseeker from a student drinking       individual people (Charlie Brooker)     appropriate when tweeting to
monologue. Choose a picture             via the ‘Find People’ link. Another     potential work contacts – avoid
wisely – show your face, as users       useful way of finding people or         text speak, don’t swear et cetera.
like to engage with what they           organisations is through lists,         Simples!
imagine is a human being, but           which may include scores of
avoid those Faliraki holiday photos     relevant Tweeters to follow. For
and pouting poses. If you have a        example: enter ‘Guardian’ in the        Author: James Lachno
blog, link it, particularly if it is    ‘Find People’ search box, click
relevant (journalism, graphic           guardiannews, then go to ‘listed’       Read How to Find a Job on Twitter
design). Enter your location            on the far right. Select a list that    Part 2!


6|A    Guide      to   Getting         the   Job    You Want
9 Tips for Job Interview Success
Interviews – loved by some and hated by many – are a necessary part of securing a job. The
problem however, is that most cower at the thought of sitting down to talk about
themselves with a stranger/could be boss. “What if they don’t like me? What if I make a fool
of myself?” Stop it. Rather than panic and think up hypothetical, negative and awkward
situations, take a step back.




Be cool                                 important that one is punctual           one ready, asking questions shows
I’m not going to say imagine them       with responses, when asked a             that you’ve been listening and are
naked because quite frankly that’s      question try and respond with            truly interested.
off putting and requires too much       good timing to show that you’re a
attention, rather stay relaxed,         quick thinker.
                                                                                 Vocabulary & diction
regulate your breathing and pay
                                                                                 The words that leave your mouth
close attention to the words            Appearance                               need to be real, avoid
coming out of their mouths.
                                        First impressions count, as              gobbledygook. A couple days
                                        outlined in Office Etiquette: Do’s       before the interview make an
Flattery                                & Don’ts Part I, certain hairstyles      effort to drop all colloquialisms
The person/people conducting the        and items of clothing are not            from your vocab. everything you
interview are just that, people,        appropriate for the office. For          say, needs to be done so clearly.
and there’s nothing people love         interviews it’s definitely best to       Fully pronounce your words; stay
more than compliments. The trick        play it safe, if you think it’s a step   away from “yups”,“uh-huhs”,
is to make them genuine and             too far, then it probably is.            “nahs”,” and “nopes”.
thoughtful. For example
compliment the passion portrayed        Honesty                                  Author: Tobiaking
in their voice or their choice of
                                        Honesty by far is the best policy,
words. Avoid making comments
                                        besides if you lie it’s extremely
referring to physical appearance!
                                        likely to come back to haunt you,
                                        what’s more, lies create anxiety
Confidence                              and discomfort which will make it
Confidence is key; you need to          harder for you to remain cool.
believe in yourself. Remember “If
you weren’t cut out for the job,        Take a drink
your CV or application would have
                                        If you’re offered a tea or coffee,
been slung”. You got the interview
                                        take one. It’s polite to do so. In
because they think you’re capable
                                        addition when you’re asked a
of doing the job; they have faith in
                                        taxing question taking a sip of
you; have some in yourself.
                                        your beverage will buy you
                                        thinking time.
Punctuality
If you’re late to an interview you      Questions
don’t want the job, simples.
                                        At the end of the interview, you’ll
However this point is about more
                                        be asked if you have any questions.
than just being on time. It’s
                                        Make sure you have a relevant




7|A    Guide      to   Getting         the   Job     You Want
How to Pass Assessment Centre Group Exercises: 5
Golden Tips
That time of year arrives when many students and graduates are interviewing and a lucky
few get invited back for an assessment centre in which they’ll have to partake in the
dreaded… group exercise. A personality-clashing mine field. But group exercises need not be
scary and can, in fact, be enjoyable if approached correctly. As you know, we like to tell you
how it is. So, below we’ve provided 5 golden tips for cruising through any group exercise.




We’ve assumed that you already          what do you think of this idea?” or     discussed the importance of
understand the basics i.e. do your      “Helen that’s a very good point!”       coming up with ideas. At one of
homework, be presentable, be on         Not only does this show that            my earliest experiences of
time, be confident and don’t be as      you’re well mannered and                assessment centres, in which I did
loud as a motorbike.                    courteous, but also that you have       not progress, I was given feedback
                                        strong attention to detail. It will     that I didn’t contribute ideas. I
                                        also continue the impact of the         always considered myself to be a
Golden Tip #1: Introduce                effect you’ve created in tip #1.        man of ideas, but I was frozen by
yourself to everybody                                                           the occasion. Don’t let his happen
At university I sailed through first                                            to you. Companies look for
round interviews, but found             Golden Tip #3: Volunteer to             students with fresh ideas to inject
assessment centres tricky and in        take a role                             much needed fresh thinking and
particular standing out in group        You’ve watched the Apprentice           creativity.
exercises. Then, I was given some       right? Then you would have
priceless advice by a university        noticed how Lord Alan Sugar
friend. He advised that as soon as      targets candidates that play no         Golden Tip #5: Never give
you arrive and students are sitting     role in an exercise. “You did naff      negative feedback about your
nervously in deafening silence, to      all!” is a usual retort from the        peers
go round and introduce yourself         mini-entrepreneur. When an              “Honestly, I thought Gary (not
and be careful to remember every        exercise kicks in, quickly take a key   actual name) was quite loud and
name, maybe throw in a bit of           role, for example write the notes       talked over people!” This was my
conversation, and most                  on the whiteboard, which means          response at an assessment centre
importantly, ensuring that they         you lead the discussion, or be the      when I was asked about the other
remember your name. What this           person doing the timing.                members of my team. I was young
action very cleverly (and subtly)       WARNING: if you are going to do a       and naïve and it was one of my
does is to start rounding the           role, then do it! Don’t half lead the   earliest experiences (pre-
troops onto your side. The other        discussion or be too scared to          university). Yes, he was extremely
students will start looking to you      shout, “We’ve got 2 minutes left        annoying but slating others sends
for help, agreement and guidance.       guys!!” as this will work against       big time warning signals that
So without much effort you’ve           you if the team fails due to the        you’re likely to do the same if
immediately made yourself stand         area you’ve taken responsibility        hired. Companies want team
out and it won’t go unnoticed!          for. But it’s better to do something    players; people who can work with
                                        then naff all.                          difficult characters without
                                                                                showing frustration. So, if asked
Golden Tip #2: Use the names
                                                                                the same question, talk about the
of your peers                           Golden Tip #4: Come up with
                                                                                positive aspects of the team’s
So, you’ve got everybody’s name,        ideas                                   performance and areas where as a
great. But go a step further and        Hopefully you’ve read our piece         team you could have done better.
actually call your peers by their       on how to be an awesome
names during an exercise. “Dan,         intern!? In that article we             Author: Tim Mukasa

8|A    Guide      to    Getting        the   Job    You Want
How to be an Awesome Intern: 5 Tips
Many of you will be embarking upon your first steps in the professional world as a fresh
faced intern. You’ve got a new shiny suit from Next, an unnecessary amount of pens in your
bag, and you’ve been practicing office-speak. But, have you considered what it will take to
ensure that the company come grovelling back to hire you after graduating? No, being nice,
arriving on time and being organised are not good enough. These are the basics!




1. Focus on Delivery                     panic-stricken and having not         enjoy learning new things. Don’t
This is the single most important        produced anything. It’s wasted        attempt to teach the teacher.
word…Delivery. It’s so important         time. This leads me onto my next
it’s blessed with a capital D. What      point…
                                                                               5. Come up with ideas
does it mean? Delivery means
                                                                               Don’t you hate it when you meet
YOU were responsible for a result.       3. Ask a bucket load of               people who can only identify
YOU wrote those articles. YOU            questions                             problems? Real energy drainers. I
created that new logo for a small
                                         Newbies often get clogged up with     offer examples: “Man, we missed
client. YOU organised the office
                                         worry. This worry tends to            the train, what are we going to
Christmas party. Ultimately we’re
                                         overpower their ability to take in    do?”, or “We’re out of beer”.
all judged on results. Some
                                         information. We all recognise         “Yeah ok thanks, so what do you
temporarily get away with
                                         when this happens because you         suggest?” WARNING: When
diverting their inability to get
                                         think “Sh*t, I totally missed that    approaching your boss/mentor
results by blowing hot air and ass-
                                         but I can’t ask again”. The           with a problem ALWAYS offer
kissing, but the question of
                                         possible consequences are you sit     some kind of a solution. I offer
Delivery will always remain lurking.
                                         at your computer like a lemon,        amended examples: “Man, we
It’s a powerful word and takes you
                                         you produce total rubbish, or you     missed the train, but I called the
from being a simple observer to a
                                         return to your boss disgraced,        local taxi firm and they offer a
real contributor. So tell me, what
                                         hands out asking “please sir,         reasonable rate”, and “We’re out
have you delivered?
                                         more”. Drill your boss/mentor         of beer. I suggest we contribute
                                         with questions, because your          £10 each and do a trip to the
2. Try it and see                        ability to Deliver a satisfactory     supermarket”. Now who’s ya
Many people fear failure, so they        result is dependent upon you          daddy?! Your boss will love you
don’t think independently and            understanding the task.               because you’re relieving them of
seek constant guidance with every                                              the burden of tackling another
task. Failure is how we learn, no?                                             issue. Make this a habit.
                                         4. Respect the master!
You don’t just get on a bike and
ride straight away; you fall off and     Some interns fly in with a chip on
                                         their shoulder and promptly           If you’re going to do any one of
look goofy for a while. It’s the                                               the above points, make it number
same process at work. Don’t              declare their status: “I studied at
                                         so and so university”, “I got a       one. However, to be truly
pester your manager, instead, use                                              awesome, and remember this
common sense (don’t just attack          First”, or “My dad is head of blah
                                         blah at Evil Corp”. Seriously, this   article is about being awesome,
the task), google the info you need                                            you need to actively embody all
or email a friend… just try              kind of attitude will win you no
                                         friends and will overshadow your      five points and if you do, we
something. If it fails, you’ve learnt                                          guarantee that the job will be
something in the process and next        talents. You’re young and ignorant,
                                         and that’s ok! These guys know        yours. Good luck!
time, you’ll know what it takes to
peddle down the road unassisted.         what they’re talking about. Be a
It’s annoying giving somebody a          sponge. Soak in information and       Author: Tim Mukasa
task and they return 3 hours later

9|A    Guide        to   Getting        the   Job    You Want
The Importance of Being Yourself at Work
In my 10 years of working, something has perplexed me; on entering through the doors of
the office, many of us lose a sense of who we are; we lose a sense of self. We take on a
persona of how we think somebody should behave in a particular context and we start
exhibiting behaviours that our friends and family would find strange e.g. we become cold,
aggressive, subservient or fearful. This office persona is often a burden and can be
detrimental to success in the workplace.




For those of you with work                                                   Considered this – in order to get
experience under your belt            Emotional baggage – We are all         promoted or progress you need to
already, consider the                 acutely aware of when we’re not        stand out, but if all you’re doing is
awkwardness of bumping into           being ourselves and this weighs        copying other’s actions or
your colleagues outside of work or    heavy on our minds and often           suppressing your uniqueness, you
the stale atmosphere of office get-   leading to feelings of distress and    simply won’t stand out! I’m not
togethers, as nobody dare show        anxiety that we carry with us even     advocating that you rock up into
their true self. So, why do we do     outside of the office.                 the office dressed and squealing
it? The answer is that we hide our                                           like Lady Gaga – you have to apply
true self in order to fit in and be                                          common sense, as being a
accepted. Examples:                   Loss of creativity – There are         professional means that you do
                                      many challenging situations in the     have to adhere to more formal
                                      workplace that often call for          standards then you would in your
•The new highly educated mild-        creative thinking in order to be       personal life. In order to stand out
mannered graduate starting a          resolved. Creativity calls for         you simply need to avoid
banking role as a trader becomes      originality, but if you’re too busy    assuming other people’s
aggressive and foul-mouthed           copying others then inevitably you     perspectives of you.
•The caring women who as an           are merely likely to churn out stale
executive takes on a cold and         uninspiring ideas that you believe
steely approach to professional       others will see as best.               To conclude…
relationships in order to prove                                              It is important that you attempt to
herself in a male dominated                                                  learn this lesson as earlier as
                                      Ineffective decision making –
workplace                                                                    possible in your career, whether
                                      Most of us recognise when
•The usually confident friend that                                           you’re doing a menial student job,
                                      something feels wrong e.g. a client
finds they are unable to speak up                                            an internship at a top firm, or
                                      might be very assertive and yet
in meetings or challenge                                                     you’re a new graduate on a
                                      you feel that their demands are
management decisions, whereas                                                training scheme. The sooner you
                                      potentially disastrous and under
in a social context they are                                                 learn this and act upon it the
                                      normal circumstances you would
opinionated and outspoken                                                    more effective you’ll be at work
                                      have said something. This decision
                                                                             as your uniqueness, honesty, and
                                      to suppress your true thoughts
                                                                             creativity will quickly set you
The negative outcomes of              results in a poorly delivered
                                                                             apart from the crowd.
‘fitting in’                          project. However, had you been
                                                                             Furthermore, it will have an all
                                      yourself and spoken up, it is likely
The common thing many people                                                 round positive impact on your life
                                      that the end result would have
do is copy others in order to be                                             outside of the office. Being
                                      turned out positively (I’ve been in
accepted. But in doing this we lose                                          different is absolutely beautiful
                                      such situations!).
our uniqueness and we begin to                                               and it attracts people to you.
suppress our personality. The
potential negative results are        Standing out
                                                                             Author: Tim Mukasa
commonly:



10 | A   Guide     to   Getting       the   Job    You Want
Contact                                      About the Authors                             Endnotes

FreelanceStudents is the easiest and         Tim Mukasa is the main editor. He is a        1. Cover photograph: Northwood Road
most effective way for businesses and        former student from UCL and has been          by Kyle Kruchok
private individuals to connect with          through the graduate recruitment
talented, enthusiastic, and ambitious        merry-go-round... twice. A self-              2. Page photograph: Sunrise by
students for one-off jobs, short-term        confessed social media geek, a wannabe        Theophilos
projects, and internships. From artists      web designer, a useless cook, and he
and photographers to programmers and         wants to be Barack Obama.                     2. Page 3 photograph: Clarity by Jon
writers, many students use                                                                 Wiley
FreelanceStudents daily to find their next   James Lachno is a recent graduate. He
opportunity. By recruiting students,         probably has more friends than you on         3. Page 4 photograph: 90 by [phil h]
employers can make substantial cost          Facebook and he’s well-versed in the art
savings. To make this possible we’ve         of job-hunting. When he’s not trawling        4. Page 5 photograph: Running Child by
created an easy-to-use platform where a      the blogosphere to track down useful          R.Motti
simple job ad can be placed online very      titbits of career advice and web
quickly.                                     technology epiphanies, he can generally       5. Page 6 photograph: Sideways by
                                             be found extolling the virtues of The         MrClean1982
For more information on how                  Smiths or Blur on some unsuspecting
FreelanceStudents please visit us at:        victim.                                       6. Page 7 photograph: empty suits by
                                                                                           Paul Goyette
http://www.freelancestudents.co.uk           T Aking is currently a student at the
                                             University of Reading and is also a           7. Page 8 photograph: Mr. Pumpkin and
Become our friend on Facebook:               freelance writer. He sees his writing as      Mr. Apple by Orin Zebest
facebook.com/freelancestudents               more than just an occupation, but a way
                                             of life, a frame of mind. He’s very chilled   8. Page 9 photograph: Superman by
Follow us Twitter:                           and almost to the point of going in           Fonzie’s cousin
twitter.com/frlstudents                      reverse. His passions include travelling,
                                             writing and cooking.                          9. Page 10 photograph: Mariana’s
                                                                                           Portrait II by greekadman




 Copyright © 2011 FreelanceStudents.co.uk

 FreelanceStudents and its logo are
 trademarks of Outlier Services Ltd




               11 | A   Guide    to     Getting   the   Job   You Want

Weitere ähnliche Inhalte

Was ist angesagt?

Effective Instruction
Effective InstructionEffective Instruction
Effective InstructionWoodywings
 
counSOUL whitepaper_v1
counSOUL whitepaper_v1counSOUL whitepaper_v1
counSOUL whitepaper_v1Ursula W. Liff
 
Resume and career services
Resume and career servicesResume and career services
Resume and career servicesRyanCosmic
 
Awc october newsletter
Awc october newsletterAwc october newsletter
Awc october newsletterpurdueawc
 
Awc november newsletter
Awc november newsletterAwc november newsletter
Awc november newsletterpurdueawc
 
How to write a CV that earns you the interview!
How to write a CV that earns you the interview!How to write a CV that earns you the interview!
How to write a CV that earns you the interview!Olivia Heathcote
 
SBA Careers April 2015
SBA Careers April 2015SBA Careers April 2015
SBA Careers April 2015Nada Ramadan
 
Effective writing week 2
Effective writing week 2Effective writing week 2
Effective writing week 2Paul Sammy
 
Home help canada 10 tips to successful employment as a canadian nanny
Home help canada   10 tips to successful employment as a canadian nannyHome help canada   10 tips to successful employment as a canadian nanny
Home help canada 10 tips to successful employment as a canadian nannyPatrick Peltier
 
Business Journalism Professors 2014: Deciding What to Teach by Chris Roush
Business Journalism Professors 2014: Deciding What to Teach by Chris RoushBusiness Journalism Professors 2014: Deciding What to Teach by Chris Roush
Business Journalism Professors 2014: Deciding What to Teach by Chris RoushReynolds Center for Business Journalism
 

Was ist angesagt? (13)

Effective Instruction
Effective InstructionEffective Instruction
Effective Instruction
 
MitRW Mag Spreads
MitRW Mag SpreadsMitRW Mag Spreads
MitRW Mag Spreads
 
counSOUL whitepaper_v1
counSOUL whitepaper_v1counSOUL whitepaper_v1
counSOUL whitepaper_v1
 
Resume and career services
Resume and career servicesResume and career services
Resume and career services
 
Ceccarelli Portfolio
Ceccarelli PortfolioCeccarelli Portfolio
Ceccarelli Portfolio
 
Awc october newsletter
Awc october newsletterAwc october newsletter
Awc october newsletter
 
Wra booklet level 3
Wra booklet level 3Wra booklet level 3
Wra booklet level 3
 
Awc november newsletter
Awc november newsletterAwc november newsletter
Awc november newsletter
 
How to write a CV that earns you the interview!
How to write a CV that earns you the interview!How to write a CV that earns you the interview!
How to write a CV that earns you the interview!
 
SBA Careers April 2015
SBA Careers April 2015SBA Careers April 2015
SBA Careers April 2015
 
Effective writing week 2
Effective writing week 2Effective writing week 2
Effective writing week 2
 
Home help canada 10 tips to successful employment as a canadian nanny
Home help canada   10 tips to successful employment as a canadian nannyHome help canada   10 tips to successful employment as a canadian nanny
Home help canada 10 tips to successful employment as a canadian nanny
 
Business Journalism Professors 2014: Deciding What to Teach by Chris Roush
Business Journalism Professors 2014: Deciding What to Teach by Chris RoushBusiness Journalism Professors 2014: Deciding What to Teach by Chris Roush
Business Journalism Professors 2014: Deciding What to Teach by Chris Roush
 

Andere mochten auch

Andere mochten auch (6)

Artikel kimia
Artikel kimiaArtikel kimia
Artikel kimia
 
away form car
away form caraway form car
away form car
 
Gente famosa quizz
Gente famosa   quizzGente famosa   quizz
Gente famosa quizz
 
Life next
Life nextLife next
Life next
 
Nibras Media in Brief
Nibras Media in BriefNibras Media in Brief
Nibras Media in Brief
 
21 things to_make_a_week_better
21 things to_make_a_week_better21 things to_make_a_week_better
21 things to_make_a_week_better
 

Ähnlich wie Getting the Job You Want: 4 Top University Activities

Boost Your Resume with On-Campus Activities
Boost Your Resume with On-Campus ActivitiesBoost Your Resume with On-Campus Activities
Boost Your Resume with On-Campus ActivitiesRed Kite
 
Best survival advice_for_graduates (1)
Best survival advice_for_graduates (1)Best survival advice_for_graduates (1)
Best survival advice_for_graduates (1)nishajj
 
[Reading layout] vlad mackevic how to write a cv with little or no work exp...
[Reading layout] vlad mackevic   how to write a cv with little or no work exp...[Reading layout] vlad mackevic   how to write a cv with little or no work exp...
[Reading layout] vlad mackevic how to write a cv with little or no work exp...Vlad Mackevic
 
Book summary The Squiggly Career
Book summary The Squiggly CareerBook summary The Squiggly Career
Book summary The Squiggly CareerAbhishek Ghosh PMP
 
MAY05 Internship
MAY05 InternshipMAY05 Internship
MAY05 InternshipKaye Robles
 
How to jub hunt 101
How to jub hunt 101How to jub hunt 101
How to jub hunt 101Aldyansyah -
 
job readiness article and posts
 job readiness article and posts job readiness article and posts
job readiness article and postssainaAfroz
 
Be work-smart-booklet
Be work-smart-bookletBe work-smart-booklet
Be work-smart-bookletInstansi
 
Feb 10 the ultimate guide to landing your first job out of college
Feb 10 the ultimate guide to landing your first job out of collegeFeb 10 the ultimate guide to landing your first job out of college
Feb 10 the ultimate guide to landing your first job out of collegeTiptaveeOates
 
Search for a Career, Not a Job
Search for a Career, Not a JobSearch for a Career, Not a Job
Search for a Career, Not a JobLucas Group
 
Teenlife Guide to Writing Resumes
Teenlife Guide to Writing ResumesTeenlife Guide to Writing Resumes
Teenlife Guide to Writing ResumesTeenLife
 
Cover Letters Sample_2016
Cover Letters Sample_2016Cover Letters Sample_2016
Cover Letters Sample_2016Atiqa khan
 
Top 10 mistakes to avoid on your mba applications
Top 10 mistakes to avoid on your mba applicationsTop 10 mistakes to avoid on your mba applications
Top 10 mistakes to avoid on your mba applicationsCrackVerbal
 
How to get the job that you want
How to get the job that you wantHow to get the job that you want
How to get the job that you wantElenaCristinaHristu
 

Ähnlich wie Getting the Job You Want: 4 Top University Activities (20)

Boost Your Resume with On-Campus Activities
Boost Your Resume with On-Campus ActivitiesBoost Your Resume with On-Campus Activities
Boost Your Resume with On-Campus Activities
 
Why internships?
Why internships?Why internships?
Why internships?
 
Best survival advice_for_graduates (1)
Best survival advice_for_graduates (1)Best survival advice_for_graduates (1)
Best survival advice_for_graduates (1)
 
Job readiness
Job readinessJob readiness
Job readiness
 
AIT Job Prep Skills Seminar
AIT Job Prep Skills SeminarAIT Job Prep Skills Seminar
AIT Job Prep Skills Seminar
 
[Reading layout] vlad mackevic how to write a cv with little or no work exp...
[Reading layout] vlad mackevic   how to write a cv with little or no work exp...[Reading layout] vlad mackevic   how to write a cv with little or no work exp...
[Reading layout] vlad mackevic how to write a cv with little or no work exp...
 
Book summary The Squiggly Career
Book summary The Squiggly CareerBook summary The Squiggly Career
Book summary The Squiggly Career
 
MAY05 Internship
MAY05 InternshipMAY05 Internship
MAY05 Internship
 
Wra booklet level 3
Wra booklet level 3Wra booklet level 3
Wra booklet level 3
 
top_tips
top_tipstop_tips
top_tips
 
How to jub hunt 101
How to jub hunt 101How to jub hunt 101
How to jub hunt 101
 
job readiness article and posts
 job readiness article and posts job readiness article and posts
job readiness article and posts
 
Be work-smart-booklet
Be work-smart-bookletBe work-smart-booklet
Be work-smart-booklet
 
Feb 10 the ultimate guide to landing your first job out of college
Feb 10 the ultimate guide to landing your first job out of collegeFeb 10 the ultimate guide to landing your first job out of college
Feb 10 the ultimate guide to landing your first job out of college
 
Search for a Career, Not a Job
Search for a Career, Not a JobSearch for a Career, Not a Job
Search for a Career, Not a Job
 
Teenlife Guide to Writing Resumes
Teenlife Guide to Writing ResumesTeenlife Guide to Writing Resumes
Teenlife Guide to Writing Resumes
 
Cover Letters Sample_2016
Cover Letters Sample_2016Cover Letters Sample_2016
Cover Letters Sample_2016
 
Top 10 mistakes to avoid on your mba applications
Top 10 mistakes to avoid on your mba applicationsTop 10 mistakes to avoid on your mba applications
Top 10 mistakes to avoid on your mba applications
 
Ba 420 lynda
Ba 420 lyndaBa 420 lynda
Ba 420 lynda
 
How to get the job that you want
How to get the job that you wantHow to get the job that you want
How to get the job that you want
 

Kürzlich hochgeladen

Vip Modals Call Girls (Delhi) Rohini 9711199171✔️ Full night Service for one...
Vip  Modals Call Girls (Delhi) Rohini 9711199171✔️ Full night Service for one...Vip  Modals Call Girls (Delhi) Rohini 9711199171✔️ Full night Service for one...
Vip Modals Call Girls (Delhi) Rohini 9711199171✔️ Full night Service for one...shivangimorya083
 
Employee of the Month - Samsung Semiconductor India Research
Employee of the Month - Samsung Semiconductor India ResearchEmployee of the Month - Samsung Semiconductor India Research
Employee of the Month - Samsung Semiconductor India ResearchSoham Mondal
 
Sonam +91-9537192988-Mind-blowing skills and techniques of Ahmedabad Call Girls
Sonam +91-9537192988-Mind-blowing skills and techniques of Ahmedabad Call GirlsSonam +91-9537192988-Mind-blowing skills and techniques of Ahmedabad Call Girls
Sonam +91-9537192988-Mind-blowing skills and techniques of Ahmedabad Call GirlsNiya Khan
 
VIP Call Girl Bhilai Aashi 8250192130 Independent Escort Service Bhilai
VIP Call Girl Bhilai Aashi 8250192130 Independent Escort Service BhilaiVIP Call Girl Bhilai Aashi 8250192130 Independent Escort Service Bhilai
VIP Call Girl Bhilai Aashi 8250192130 Independent Escort Service BhilaiSuhani Kapoor
 
Delhi Call Girls South Ex 9711199171 ☎✔👌✔ Whatsapp Hard And Sexy Vip Call
Delhi Call Girls South Ex 9711199171 ☎✔👌✔ Whatsapp Hard And Sexy Vip CallDelhi Call Girls South Ex 9711199171 ☎✔👌✔ Whatsapp Hard And Sexy Vip Call
Delhi Call Girls South Ex 9711199171 ☎✔👌✔ Whatsapp Hard And Sexy Vip Callshivangimorya083
 
Experience Certificate - Marketing Analyst-Soham Mondal.pdf
Experience Certificate - Marketing Analyst-Soham Mondal.pdfExperience Certificate - Marketing Analyst-Soham Mondal.pdf
Experience Certificate - Marketing Analyst-Soham Mondal.pdfSoham Mondal
 
Preventing and ending sexual harassment in the workplace.pptx
Preventing and ending sexual harassment in the workplace.pptxPreventing and ending sexual harassment in the workplace.pptx
Preventing and ending sexual harassment in the workplace.pptxGry Tina Tinde
 
内布拉斯加大学林肯分校毕业证录取书( 退学 )学位证书硕士
内布拉斯加大学林肯分校毕业证录取书( 退学 )学位证书硕士内布拉斯加大学林肯分校毕业证录取书( 退学 )学位证书硕士
内布拉斯加大学林肯分校毕业证录取书( 退学 )学位证书硕士obuhobo
 
VIP Russian Call Girls in Amravati Deepika 8250192130 Independent Escort Serv...
VIP Russian Call Girls in Amravati Deepika 8250192130 Independent Escort Serv...VIP Russian Call Girls in Amravati Deepika 8250192130 Independent Escort Serv...
VIP Russian Call Girls in Amravati Deepika 8250192130 Independent Escort Serv...Suhani Kapoor
 
Dubai Call Girls Starlet O525547819 Call Girls Dubai Showen Dating
Dubai Call Girls Starlet O525547819 Call Girls Dubai Showen DatingDubai Call Girls Starlet O525547819 Call Girls Dubai Showen Dating
Dubai Call Girls Starlet O525547819 Call Girls Dubai Showen Datingkojalkojal131
 
VIP Call Girls Service Saharanpur Aishwarya 8250192130 Independent Escort Ser...
VIP Call Girls Service Saharanpur Aishwarya 8250192130 Independent Escort Ser...VIP Call Girls Service Saharanpur Aishwarya 8250192130 Independent Escort Ser...
VIP Call Girls Service Saharanpur Aishwarya 8250192130 Independent Escort Ser...Suhani Kapoor
 
Résumé (2 pager - 12 ft standard syntax)
Résumé (2 pager -  12 ft standard syntax)Résumé (2 pager -  12 ft standard syntax)
Résumé (2 pager - 12 ft standard syntax)Soham Mondal
 
Production Day 1.pptxjvjbvbcbcb bj bvcbj
Production Day 1.pptxjvjbvbcbcb bj bvcbjProduction Day 1.pptxjvjbvbcbcb bj bvcbj
Production Day 1.pptxjvjbvbcbcb bj bvcbjLewisJB
 
VIP High Profile Call Girls Jamshedpur Aarushi 8250192130 Independent Escort ...
VIP High Profile Call Girls Jamshedpur Aarushi 8250192130 Independent Escort ...VIP High Profile Call Girls Jamshedpur Aarushi 8250192130 Independent Escort ...
VIP High Profile Call Girls Jamshedpur Aarushi 8250192130 Independent Escort ...Suhani Kapoor
 
VIP Call Girls Service Jamshedpur Aishwarya 8250192130 Independent Escort Ser...
VIP Call Girls Service Jamshedpur Aishwarya 8250192130 Independent Escort Ser...VIP Call Girls Service Jamshedpur Aishwarya 8250192130 Independent Escort Ser...
VIP Call Girls Service Jamshedpur Aishwarya 8250192130 Independent Escort Ser...Suhani Kapoor
 
Booking open Available Pune Call Girls Ambegaon Khurd 6297143586 Call Hot In...
Booking open Available Pune Call Girls Ambegaon Khurd  6297143586 Call Hot In...Booking open Available Pune Call Girls Ambegaon Khurd  6297143586 Call Hot In...
Booking open Available Pune Call Girls Ambegaon Khurd 6297143586 Call Hot In...Call Girls in Nagpur High Profile
 
VIP Call Girls Firozabad Aaradhya 8250192130 Independent Escort Service Firoz...
VIP Call Girls Firozabad Aaradhya 8250192130 Independent Escort Service Firoz...VIP Call Girls Firozabad Aaradhya 8250192130 Independent Escort Service Firoz...
VIP Call Girls Firozabad Aaradhya 8250192130 Independent Escort Service Firoz...Suhani Kapoor
 
CALL ON ➥8923113531 🔝Call Girls Nishatganj Lucknow best sexual service
CALL ON ➥8923113531 🔝Call Girls Nishatganj Lucknow best sexual serviceCALL ON ➥8923113531 🔝Call Girls Nishatganj Lucknow best sexual service
CALL ON ➥8923113531 🔝Call Girls Nishatganj Lucknow best sexual serviceanilsa9823
 
Low Rate Call Girls Gorakhpur Anika 8250192130 Independent Escort Service Gor...
Low Rate Call Girls Gorakhpur Anika 8250192130 Independent Escort Service Gor...Low Rate Call Girls Gorakhpur Anika 8250192130 Independent Escort Service Gor...
Low Rate Call Girls Gorakhpur Anika 8250192130 Independent Escort Service Gor...Suhani Kapoor
 
Virgin Call Girls Delhi Service-oriented sexy call girls ☞ 9899900591 ☜ Rita ...
Virgin Call Girls Delhi Service-oriented sexy call girls ☞ 9899900591 ☜ Rita ...Virgin Call Girls Delhi Service-oriented sexy call girls ☞ 9899900591 ☜ Rita ...
Virgin Call Girls Delhi Service-oriented sexy call girls ☞ 9899900591 ☜ Rita ...poojakaurpk09
 

Kürzlich hochgeladen (20)

Vip Modals Call Girls (Delhi) Rohini 9711199171✔️ Full night Service for one...
Vip  Modals Call Girls (Delhi) Rohini 9711199171✔️ Full night Service for one...Vip  Modals Call Girls (Delhi) Rohini 9711199171✔️ Full night Service for one...
Vip Modals Call Girls (Delhi) Rohini 9711199171✔️ Full night Service for one...
 
Employee of the Month - Samsung Semiconductor India Research
Employee of the Month - Samsung Semiconductor India ResearchEmployee of the Month - Samsung Semiconductor India Research
Employee of the Month - Samsung Semiconductor India Research
 
Sonam +91-9537192988-Mind-blowing skills and techniques of Ahmedabad Call Girls
Sonam +91-9537192988-Mind-blowing skills and techniques of Ahmedabad Call GirlsSonam +91-9537192988-Mind-blowing skills and techniques of Ahmedabad Call Girls
Sonam +91-9537192988-Mind-blowing skills and techniques of Ahmedabad Call Girls
 
VIP Call Girl Bhilai Aashi 8250192130 Independent Escort Service Bhilai
VIP Call Girl Bhilai Aashi 8250192130 Independent Escort Service BhilaiVIP Call Girl Bhilai Aashi 8250192130 Independent Escort Service Bhilai
VIP Call Girl Bhilai Aashi 8250192130 Independent Escort Service Bhilai
 
Delhi Call Girls South Ex 9711199171 ☎✔👌✔ Whatsapp Hard And Sexy Vip Call
Delhi Call Girls South Ex 9711199171 ☎✔👌✔ Whatsapp Hard And Sexy Vip CallDelhi Call Girls South Ex 9711199171 ☎✔👌✔ Whatsapp Hard And Sexy Vip Call
Delhi Call Girls South Ex 9711199171 ☎✔👌✔ Whatsapp Hard And Sexy Vip Call
 
Experience Certificate - Marketing Analyst-Soham Mondal.pdf
Experience Certificate - Marketing Analyst-Soham Mondal.pdfExperience Certificate - Marketing Analyst-Soham Mondal.pdf
Experience Certificate - Marketing Analyst-Soham Mondal.pdf
 
Preventing and ending sexual harassment in the workplace.pptx
Preventing and ending sexual harassment in the workplace.pptxPreventing and ending sexual harassment in the workplace.pptx
Preventing and ending sexual harassment in the workplace.pptx
 
内布拉斯加大学林肯分校毕业证录取书( 退学 )学位证书硕士
内布拉斯加大学林肯分校毕业证录取书( 退学 )学位证书硕士内布拉斯加大学林肯分校毕业证录取书( 退学 )学位证书硕士
内布拉斯加大学林肯分校毕业证录取书( 退学 )学位证书硕士
 
VIP Russian Call Girls in Amravati Deepika 8250192130 Independent Escort Serv...
VIP Russian Call Girls in Amravati Deepika 8250192130 Independent Escort Serv...VIP Russian Call Girls in Amravati Deepika 8250192130 Independent Escort Serv...
VIP Russian Call Girls in Amravati Deepika 8250192130 Independent Escort Serv...
 
Dubai Call Girls Starlet O525547819 Call Girls Dubai Showen Dating
Dubai Call Girls Starlet O525547819 Call Girls Dubai Showen DatingDubai Call Girls Starlet O525547819 Call Girls Dubai Showen Dating
Dubai Call Girls Starlet O525547819 Call Girls Dubai Showen Dating
 
VIP Call Girls Service Saharanpur Aishwarya 8250192130 Independent Escort Ser...
VIP Call Girls Service Saharanpur Aishwarya 8250192130 Independent Escort Ser...VIP Call Girls Service Saharanpur Aishwarya 8250192130 Independent Escort Ser...
VIP Call Girls Service Saharanpur Aishwarya 8250192130 Independent Escort Ser...
 
Résumé (2 pager - 12 ft standard syntax)
Résumé (2 pager -  12 ft standard syntax)Résumé (2 pager -  12 ft standard syntax)
Résumé (2 pager - 12 ft standard syntax)
 
Production Day 1.pptxjvjbvbcbcb bj bvcbj
Production Day 1.pptxjvjbvbcbcb bj bvcbjProduction Day 1.pptxjvjbvbcbcb bj bvcbj
Production Day 1.pptxjvjbvbcbcb bj bvcbj
 
VIP High Profile Call Girls Jamshedpur Aarushi 8250192130 Independent Escort ...
VIP High Profile Call Girls Jamshedpur Aarushi 8250192130 Independent Escort ...VIP High Profile Call Girls Jamshedpur Aarushi 8250192130 Independent Escort ...
VIP High Profile Call Girls Jamshedpur Aarushi 8250192130 Independent Escort ...
 
VIP Call Girls Service Jamshedpur Aishwarya 8250192130 Independent Escort Ser...
VIP Call Girls Service Jamshedpur Aishwarya 8250192130 Independent Escort Ser...VIP Call Girls Service Jamshedpur Aishwarya 8250192130 Independent Escort Ser...
VIP Call Girls Service Jamshedpur Aishwarya 8250192130 Independent Escort Ser...
 
Booking open Available Pune Call Girls Ambegaon Khurd 6297143586 Call Hot In...
Booking open Available Pune Call Girls Ambegaon Khurd  6297143586 Call Hot In...Booking open Available Pune Call Girls Ambegaon Khurd  6297143586 Call Hot In...
Booking open Available Pune Call Girls Ambegaon Khurd 6297143586 Call Hot In...
 
VIP Call Girls Firozabad Aaradhya 8250192130 Independent Escort Service Firoz...
VIP Call Girls Firozabad Aaradhya 8250192130 Independent Escort Service Firoz...VIP Call Girls Firozabad Aaradhya 8250192130 Independent Escort Service Firoz...
VIP Call Girls Firozabad Aaradhya 8250192130 Independent Escort Service Firoz...
 
CALL ON ➥8923113531 🔝Call Girls Nishatganj Lucknow best sexual service
CALL ON ➥8923113531 🔝Call Girls Nishatganj Lucknow best sexual serviceCALL ON ➥8923113531 🔝Call Girls Nishatganj Lucknow best sexual service
CALL ON ➥8923113531 🔝Call Girls Nishatganj Lucknow best sexual service
 
Low Rate Call Girls Gorakhpur Anika 8250192130 Independent Escort Service Gor...
Low Rate Call Girls Gorakhpur Anika 8250192130 Independent Escort Service Gor...Low Rate Call Girls Gorakhpur Anika 8250192130 Independent Escort Service Gor...
Low Rate Call Girls Gorakhpur Anika 8250192130 Independent Escort Service Gor...
 
Virgin Call Girls Delhi Service-oriented sexy call girls ☞ 9899900591 ☜ Rita ...
Virgin Call Girls Delhi Service-oriented sexy call girls ☞ 9899900591 ☜ Rita ...Virgin Call Girls Delhi Service-oriented sexy call girls ☞ 9899900591 ☜ Rita ...
Virgin Call Girls Delhi Service-oriented sexy call girls ☞ 9899900591 ☜ Rita ...
 

Getting the Job You Want: 4 Top University Activities

  • 1. A Guide to Getting the AC Job You Want 1|Page
  • 2. “It’s a tough job market. Be more considered in your approach, show flexibility and use every avenue” Timothy Mukasa, FreelanceStudents.co.uk founder There are jobs out there. However, the marketplace is crowded. This guide provides simple, but effective, strategies that you can apply to remarkably improve your chances at each stage of the recruitment cycle. We wish you the best of luck! 2|A Guide to Getting the Job You Want
  • 3. How Not To Get a Job! A recent drive to recruit writers for our blog prompted us to provide some much needed advice to the many students out there who are simply not doing their job applications justice. From the applications we received In some instances we received had for our writing roles were we found a number of common excellent covering letters, but on littered with spelling errors. We all mistakes, which we’ve listed reviewing the accompanying CV make spelling mistakes (there’s below. We imagine that many will we found no link between the two probably a few in this article), but probably think this all common documents; the applicant had when it comes to jobs, employers sense, but for those of you that clearly not bothered to take the need only find the slightest have not seen much success in time to tailor the CV to fit the indiscretion in order to quickly getting work experience we covering letter or the role. This reduce their overcrowded inbox of suggest you give this article a good sets alarm bells ringing and applications. read and hopefully we can get you implies that an applicant is firing producing applications that will off the same CV to every Final thoughts: Employers will only get you that job. employer! afford you a short amount of time to make an impression and if you 1. Not Reading the Job 4. Information Overload fail to follow the advice above Description Employers do not need to know then we can almost guarantee We had many responses that your age, height, religious leanings, that your application will quickly could have been applications for or your first summer job as a cup be thrown on the scrapheap. any job on the planet! It seemed cake seller with the scouts. Jokes Good luck! as though some students were aside, you don’t need to include just not reading the details of the unnecessary information or your Author: Tim Mukasa job description. Employers take life history, as only a strong shot time and care in writing job of espresso will keep an employer descriptions to find the right from falling asleep. Keep it candidate and any application that relevant and keep it professional. appears to disregard the details will be quickly binned. 5. Pasting a CV into the Email Body 2. No Covering Letter This is probably a point of The covering letter is vital and as a contention, but we believe that general rule you should always pasting the contents of your CV include one with your CV. The into an email body looks, well, covering letter sets the scene – ugly. The lack of formatting within who you are and why you’re email applications often means applying. It points out key that the structure is fairly messy. information to the employer, Our advice would be to attach a outlines your qualities, and makes CV. a statement about your suitability for the job. It should give the personal touch that your CV will 6. Poor Spelling intrinsically lack. Remember that your application is a reflection of your professionalism, attention to 3. CVs not Tailored detail, and writing skills. Believe it or not many of the applications we 3|A Guide to Getting the Job You Want
  • 4. 5 University Activities that Can Boost Your CV Throughout your time at university, you will be given the opportunity to get involved in a variety of tasks and extracurricular activities, such as, participating in your halls eating contest and the annual sleepathon. However, of the million and one things to do, a select few look really awesome on your CV and add immeasurably to your employability. But with so much to choose from, where does one start? Never fear, we’ll be separating the wheat from the chaff by cherry picking 5 university activities that will not only look great on your CV, but that you will enjoy too. Let’s Play blogging demonstrates good that many university students Regardless of your ability, getting literary skills and shows that you spend most of their time in bed; involved in a drama production are not a square. Blogging is break the trend. Joining a sports says all the right things to another great opportunity to team shows dedication & potential employers i.e. that network and make a name for commitment, ability to work as a you’re confident, cultured and yourself. But be extremely team and to take orders. able to work both as part of a cautious when posting, especially team and as an individual. Plays negative comments. The last thing Would you employ a candidate aren’t exclusive to the drama you want to do is get blacklisted that has shown no initiative society, they’ll be put on all year before you’ve even started outside of the classroom over a round by several different working. self-starter with a more societies, but if your chosen interesting and varied CV? Neither society isn’t putting one on, then Get Down with the Kids would I. There are more and more take matters into your own hands students graduating from Most universities have and put a suggestion forward. universities, and it’s harder than partnerships and programmes running with local schools, ever to secure employment. Do Make Mine a Sandwich affording you with the opportunity something that will set you apart to go into schools and manage from the others and have fun A placement is the perfect whilst doing it. opportunity to gain some valuable kids. The options available vary work experience, network and from university to university and decide whether or not the field of school to school, but more likely Author: Tobiaking work you’re considering is still as than not if your degree is one glamorous as it first appeared. that’s taught at school level then Many degrees offer an there’s probably a programme for opportunity for undergraduates to you. Enrolling on such a spend 6-12 months away from programme demonstrates great study either in the industry or leadership skills, patience and abroad. Taking a sandwich year involvement beyond the shows your employer that you are classroom. What are you waiting familiar with the work place and for? Enrol! Besides, these kids are not just another graduate. probably among the only people who still think you’re cool. I Think Therefore I Blog Get Active! The great thing about starting a blog is you can write about Get involved, especially as a anything you please. Regular fresher. It’s common knowledge 4|A Guide to Getting the Job You Want
  • 5. 4 Good Reasons to Volunteer Have you considered boosting your CV, job prospects and self-worth through undertaking voluntary work? ‘Volunteer work’ can conjure images of soup kitchens run out of disused bus shelters by eccentric evangelists – which there’s nothing wrong with, we might add – but there are a plethora of different enterprises that require keen volunteers. Specialist charities such as CSV Cynical as it may sound, one very enthusiasm for helping out with have been running inclusive good reason for undertaking football practise at my primary community schemes which volunteer work is that it will fill school meant that after the first require volunteers for decades, out your CV. Didn’t make the 2XI few weeks I was essentially left to including an excellent gap year football team? Then volunteer to take the sessions myself. This may volunteering initiative. Meanwhile, help run sessions for and coach not sound that tricky, but many universities now encourage local kids instead. The 21st managing two dozen 10 year olds student participation in the century job market is a scary, is probably a tougher task than community, such as the University fearsomely competitive place, so heading up a board of directors; of Manchester’s Community any activity that might set you employers will note the man- Sports Volunteer Scheme which apart from the next Accounting management, teamwork and trains volunteers to do sports and Finance grad with a 2:1 from communication skills you coaching and mentoring. Nottingham is going to be useful invariably gain from voluntary interview fodder. work. In certain vocations, such as being the Treasurer for a local club Opportunities also exist outside of or your halls, you may also gain formal schemes, however. When I …and employers will like it formal training required for the was still in the sixth-form at school As a corollary to the previous post. Another big tick on the CV. (a painfully long time ago), I point, prospective employers will returned to my old primary school be impressed with your drive and to take games lessons one initiative. Final year careers You will enjoy it! afternoon a week. Furthermore, I seminars up and down the country I had so much fun looking after also took on occasional childcare will be plugging the importance of kids with disabilities for my volunteering work for a friend’s a ‘USP’ – Unique Selling Point – friend’s mother’s charity that I mother’s charity for several years when applying for jobs after uni, continued to offer my help for as whilst finishing school and and volunteer work could be your long as time and scheduling studying at University. Essentially, golden ticket. Everyone has to allowed – it became a hobby people always need help; work for money at some stage, rather than a chore. It’s no particularly if it is offered for free, but volunteering not only shows coincidence that many volunteers so don’t hesitate to approach old employers a good team-playing find themselves pledging more schools, your university halls community spirit, but also a time than they originally intended. committee or the local hospital conscientious, hard-working On a purely selfish basis, helping radio station. streak, and the ability to manage others in whatever capacity will your time effectively whilst make you feel good about yourself, Now you know what’s out there, juggling a work and study building self-esteem and let us convince you why it’s a good schedule. confidence. Finally, you will meet idea. And remember kids, like-minded people and may make volunteer work is for life – or long-lasting friends, contributing Builds skills as much to your personal as your however long you can manage – not just for Christmas! Throw yourself into voluntary professional development. work and you are likely to reap the rewards of your endeavours. My It’s another line on the CV… Author: James Lachno 5|A Guide to Getting the Job You Want
  • 6. How to Find a Job on Twitter Part 1 Finding a job on Twitter may sound like the 21st century equivalent of looking for labouring contracts in the local bookies – or, better still, the Nag’s Head – but thinking outside the usual job sites and vacancies columns can pay serious dividends. Nope, Twitter isn’t just a place for slightly unhinged celebrity stalkers to sate their appetite for Lily Allen’s meandering nonsense. Twitter can be a powerful tool for finding student jobs and internships and full- blown, real-life, money-for-milk-actually-going-into-my-bank-account graduate jobs. Essentially, the means can be split properly – i.e. don’t write ‘in the makes reference to news or into indirect and direct. The sky with diamonds’. If you don’t politics (e.g. @Benshere/news) former involves building the right want to commit too specifically, and hey presto, you’ll be ‘profile’ for prospective employers, enter a region i.e. South-East, presented with more useful media cultivating relationships and North-West et cetera. Under bio, contacts to add to your collection. generally being a genial tweeting you should be concise and Play around and see who you can presence – indeed, a bit like relevant if you are on the job hunt. find, and never be afraid to add looking for labour in the Nag’s Indeed, writing “solicitor” or “web people: it’s part of the game. Head. The latter is much more like designer” is fine, even if you’re yet Some might even follow you back your traditional job-scouring, just to gain employment in your – another useful way to start given a 21st Century injection of chosen field. Finally, follow the cultivating relationships. Then: techno-wizardry. This article looks same rules for your background engage. Start ‘tweeting’ to people at indirect ways you can enhance wallpaper, which can be changed. using the @ function (@[user- your job prospects through Again, use your common sense. name] will publically ‘mention’ Twitter. Plain colour, appropriate tiled that user, making them aware of landscape picture? Good. ‘Meat Is your presence). Ask for advice, Murder’ banner? Bad. Employers guidance and information. Presentation, presentation, will look, trust us. Mention that you have useful skills. presentation Barack Obama might not write you First things first – know your back, but that PR or recruitment enemy. Or prospective line of Follow relevant people, and get consultant probably will. Better employment, rather. Despite chatty still, even if these actions are having limited capacity to play This might sound like a no brainer, unlikely to result in you being around with Twitter profiles but an invaluable way of recruited out of the blue, when a (unlike Facebook, or, worse, networking is adding people relevant job does come up at a Myspace), there are still several relevant to your chosen field. You certain company, your personalized aspects to a Twitter may search for a certain company professional networking through account which can filter the name, like Clifford Chance, Twitter will make you stand out professional and appropriate FreelanceStudents or RBS, or from the crowd. As always, be jobseeker from a student drinking individual people (Charlie Brooker) appropriate when tweeting to monologue. Choose a picture via the ‘Find People’ link. Another potential work contacts – avoid wisely – show your face, as users useful way of finding people or text speak, don’t swear et cetera. like to engage with what they organisations is through lists, Simples! imagine is a human being, but which may include scores of avoid those Faliraki holiday photos relevant Tweeters to follow. For and pouting poses. If you have a example: enter ‘Guardian’ in the Author: James Lachno blog, link it, particularly if it is ‘Find People’ search box, click relevant (journalism, graphic guardiannews, then go to ‘listed’ Read How to Find a Job on Twitter design). Enter your location on the far right. Select a list that Part 2! 6|A Guide to Getting the Job You Want
  • 7. 9 Tips for Job Interview Success Interviews – loved by some and hated by many – are a necessary part of securing a job. The problem however, is that most cower at the thought of sitting down to talk about themselves with a stranger/could be boss. “What if they don’t like me? What if I make a fool of myself?” Stop it. Rather than panic and think up hypothetical, negative and awkward situations, take a step back. Be cool important that one is punctual one ready, asking questions shows I’m not going to say imagine them with responses, when asked a that you’ve been listening and are naked because quite frankly that’s question try and respond with truly interested. off putting and requires too much good timing to show that you’re a attention, rather stay relaxed, quick thinker. Vocabulary & diction regulate your breathing and pay The words that leave your mouth close attention to the words Appearance need to be real, avoid coming out of their mouths. First impressions count, as gobbledygook. A couple days outlined in Office Etiquette: Do’s before the interview make an Flattery & Don’ts Part I, certain hairstyles effort to drop all colloquialisms The person/people conducting the and items of clothing are not from your vocab. everything you interview are just that, people, appropriate for the office. For say, needs to be done so clearly. and there’s nothing people love interviews it’s definitely best to Fully pronounce your words; stay more than compliments. The trick play it safe, if you think it’s a step away from “yups”,“uh-huhs”, is to make them genuine and too far, then it probably is. “nahs”,” and “nopes”. thoughtful. For example compliment the passion portrayed Honesty Author: Tobiaking in their voice or their choice of Honesty by far is the best policy, words. Avoid making comments besides if you lie it’s extremely referring to physical appearance! likely to come back to haunt you, what’s more, lies create anxiety Confidence and discomfort which will make it Confidence is key; you need to harder for you to remain cool. believe in yourself. Remember “If you weren’t cut out for the job, Take a drink your CV or application would have If you’re offered a tea or coffee, been slung”. You got the interview take one. It’s polite to do so. In because they think you’re capable addition when you’re asked a of doing the job; they have faith in taxing question taking a sip of you; have some in yourself. your beverage will buy you thinking time. Punctuality If you’re late to an interview you Questions don’t want the job, simples. At the end of the interview, you’ll However this point is about more be asked if you have any questions. than just being on time. It’s Make sure you have a relevant 7|A Guide to Getting the Job You Want
  • 8. How to Pass Assessment Centre Group Exercises: 5 Golden Tips That time of year arrives when many students and graduates are interviewing and a lucky few get invited back for an assessment centre in which they’ll have to partake in the dreaded… group exercise. A personality-clashing mine field. But group exercises need not be scary and can, in fact, be enjoyable if approached correctly. As you know, we like to tell you how it is. So, below we’ve provided 5 golden tips for cruising through any group exercise. We’ve assumed that you already what do you think of this idea?” or discussed the importance of understand the basics i.e. do your “Helen that’s a very good point!” coming up with ideas. At one of homework, be presentable, be on Not only does this show that my earliest experiences of time, be confident and don’t be as you’re well mannered and assessment centres, in which I did loud as a motorbike. courteous, but also that you have not progress, I was given feedback strong attention to detail. It will that I didn’t contribute ideas. I also continue the impact of the always considered myself to be a Golden Tip #1: Introduce effect you’ve created in tip #1. man of ideas, but I was frozen by yourself to everybody the occasion. Don’t let his happen At university I sailed through first to you. Companies look for round interviews, but found Golden Tip #3: Volunteer to students with fresh ideas to inject assessment centres tricky and in take a role much needed fresh thinking and particular standing out in group You’ve watched the Apprentice creativity. exercises. Then, I was given some right? Then you would have priceless advice by a university noticed how Lord Alan Sugar friend. He advised that as soon as targets candidates that play no Golden Tip #5: Never give you arrive and students are sitting role in an exercise. “You did naff negative feedback about your nervously in deafening silence, to all!” is a usual retort from the peers go round and introduce yourself mini-entrepreneur. When an “Honestly, I thought Gary (not and be careful to remember every exercise kicks in, quickly take a key actual name) was quite loud and name, maybe throw in a bit of role, for example write the notes talked over people!” This was my conversation, and most on the whiteboard, which means response at an assessment centre importantly, ensuring that they you lead the discussion, or be the when I was asked about the other remember your name. What this person doing the timing. members of my team. I was young action very cleverly (and subtly) WARNING: if you are going to do a and naïve and it was one of my does is to start rounding the role, then do it! Don’t half lead the earliest experiences (pre- troops onto your side. The other discussion or be too scared to university). Yes, he was extremely students will start looking to you shout, “We’ve got 2 minutes left annoying but slating others sends for help, agreement and guidance. guys!!” as this will work against big time warning signals that So without much effort you’ve you if the team fails due to the you’re likely to do the same if immediately made yourself stand area you’ve taken responsibility hired. Companies want team out and it won’t go unnoticed! for. But it’s better to do something players; people who can work with then naff all. difficult characters without showing frustration. So, if asked Golden Tip #2: Use the names the same question, talk about the of your peers Golden Tip #4: Come up with positive aspects of the team’s So, you’ve got everybody’s name, ideas performance and areas where as a great. But go a step further and Hopefully you’ve read our piece team you could have done better. actually call your peers by their on how to be an awesome names during an exercise. “Dan, intern!? In that article we Author: Tim Mukasa 8|A Guide to Getting the Job You Want
  • 9. How to be an Awesome Intern: 5 Tips Many of you will be embarking upon your first steps in the professional world as a fresh faced intern. You’ve got a new shiny suit from Next, an unnecessary amount of pens in your bag, and you’ve been practicing office-speak. But, have you considered what it will take to ensure that the company come grovelling back to hire you after graduating? No, being nice, arriving on time and being organised are not good enough. These are the basics! 1. Focus on Delivery panic-stricken and having not enjoy learning new things. Don’t This is the single most important produced anything. It’s wasted attempt to teach the teacher. word…Delivery. It’s so important time. This leads me onto my next it’s blessed with a capital D. What point… 5. Come up with ideas does it mean? Delivery means Don’t you hate it when you meet YOU were responsible for a result. 3. Ask a bucket load of people who can only identify YOU wrote those articles. YOU questions problems? Real energy drainers. I created that new logo for a small Newbies often get clogged up with offer examples: “Man, we missed client. YOU organised the office worry. This worry tends to the train, what are we going to Christmas party. Ultimately we’re overpower their ability to take in do?”, or “We’re out of beer”. all judged on results. Some information. We all recognise “Yeah ok thanks, so what do you temporarily get away with when this happens because you suggest?” WARNING: When diverting their inability to get think “Sh*t, I totally missed that approaching your boss/mentor results by blowing hot air and ass- but I can’t ask again”. The with a problem ALWAYS offer kissing, but the question of possible consequences are you sit some kind of a solution. I offer Delivery will always remain lurking. at your computer like a lemon, amended examples: “Man, we It’s a powerful word and takes you you produce total rubbish, or you missed the train, but I called the from being a simple observer to a return to your boss disgraced, local taxi firm and they offer a real contributor. So tell me, what hands out asking “please sir, reasonable rate”, and “We’re out have you delivered? more”. Drill your boss/mentor of beer. I suggest we contribute with questions, because your £10 each and do a trip to the 2. Try it and see ability to Deliver a satisfactory supermarket”. Now who’s ya Many people fear failure, so they result is dependent upon you daddy?! Your boss will love you don’t think independently and understanding the task. because you’re relieving them of seek constant guidance with every the burden of tackling another task. Failure is how we learn, no? issue. Make this a habit. 4. Respect the master! You don’t just get on a bike and ride straight away; you fall off and Some interns fly in with a chip on their shoulder and promptly If you’re going to do any one of look goofy for a while. It’s the the above points, make it number same process at work. Don’t declare their status: “I studied at so and so university”, “I got a one. However, to be truly pester your manager, instead, use awesome, and remember this common sense (don’t just attack First”, or “My dad is head of blah blah at Evil Corp”. Seriously, this article is about being awesome, the task), google the info you need you need to actively embody all or email a friend… just try kind of attitude will win you no friends and will overshadow your five points and if you do, we something. If it fails, you’ve learnt guarantee that the job will be something in the process and next talents. You’re young and ignorant, and that’s ok! These guys know yours. Good luck! time, you’ll know what it takes to peddle down the road unassisted. what they’re talking about. Be a It’s annoying giving somebody a sponge. Soak in information and Author: Tim Mukasa task and they return 3 hours later 9|A Guide to Getting the Job You Want
  • 10. The Importance of Being Yourself at Work In my 10 years of working, something has perplexed me; on entering through the doors of the office, many of us lose a sense of who we are; we lose a sense of self. We take on a persona of how we think somebody should behave in a particular context and we start exhibiting behaviours that our friends and family would find strange e.g. we become cold, aggressive, subservient or fearful. This office persona is often a burden and can be detrimental to success in the workplace. For those of you with work Considered this – in order to get experience under your belt Emotional baggage – We are all promoted or progress you need to already, consider the acutely aware of when we’re not stand out, but if all you’re doing is awkwardness of bumping into being ourselves and this weighs copying other’s actions or your colleagues outside of work or heavy on our minds and often suppressing your uniqueness, you the stale atmosphere of office get- leading to feelings of distress and simply won’t stand out! I’m not togethers, as nobody dare show anxiety that we carry with us even advocating that you rock up into their true self. So, why do we do outside of the office. the office dressed and squealing it? The answer is that we hide our like Lady Gaga – you have to apply true self in order to fit in and be common sense, as being a accepted. Examples: Loss of creativity – There are professional means that you do many challenging situations in the have to adhere to more formal workplace that often call for standards then you would in your •The new highly educated mild- creative thinking in order to be personal life. In order to stand out mannered graduate starting a resolved. Creativity calls for you simply need to avoid banking role as a trader becomes originality, but if you’re too busy assuming other people’s aggressive and foul-mouthed copying others then inevitably you perspectives of you. •The caring women who as an are merely likely to churn out stale executive takes on a cold and uninspiring ideas that you believe steely approach to professional others will see as best. To conclude… relationships in order to prove It is important that you attempt to herself in a male dominated learn this lesson as earlier as Ineffective decision making – workplace possible in your career, whether Most of us recognise when •The usually confident friend that you’re doing a menial student job, something feels wrong e.g. a client finds they are unable to speak up an internship at a top firm, or might be very assertive and yet in meetings or challenge you’re a new graduate on a you feel that their demands are management decisions, whereas training scheme. The sooner you potentially disastrous and under in a social context they are learn this and act upon it the normal circumstances you would opinionated and outspoken more effective you’ll be at work have said something. This decision as your uniqueness, honesty, and to suppress your true thoughts creativity will quickly set you The negative outcomes of results in a poorly delivered apart from the crowd. ‘fitting in’ project. However, had you been Furthermore, it will have an all yourself and spoken up, it is likely The common thing many people round positive impact on your life that the end result would have do is copy others in order to be outside of the office. Being turned out positively (I’ve been in accepted. But in doing this we lose different is absolutely beautiful such situations!). our uniqueness and we begin to and it attracts people to you. suppress our personality. The potential negative results are Standing out Author: Tim Mukasa commonly: 10 | A Guide to Getting the Job You Want
  • 11. Contact About the Authors Endnotes FreelanceStudents is the easiest and Tim Mukasa is the main editor. He is a 1. Cover photograph: Northwood Road most effective way for businesses and former student from UCL and has been by Kyle Kruchok private individuals to connect with through the graduate recruitment talented, enthusiastic, and ambitious merry-go-round... twice. A self- 2. Page photograph: Sunrise by students for one-off jobs, short-term confessed social media geek, a wannabe Theophilos projects, and internships. From artists web designer, a useless cook, and he and photographers to programmers and wants to be Barack Obama. 2. Page 3 photograph: Clarity by Jon writers, many students use Wiley FreelanceStudents daily to find their next James Lachno is a recent graduate. He opportunity. By recruiting students, probably has more friends than you on 3. Page 4 photograph: 90 by [phil h] employers can make substantial cost Facebook and he’s well-versed in the art savings. To make this possible we’ve of job-hunting. When he’s not trawling 4. Page 5 photograph: Running Child by created an easy-to-use platform where a the blogosphere to track down useful R.Motti simple job ad can be placed online very titbits of career advice and web quickly. technology epiphanies, he can generally 5. Page 6 photograph: Sideways by be found extolling the virtues of The MrClean1982 For more information on how Smiths or Blur on some unsuspecting FreelanceStudents please visit us at: victim. 6. Page 7 photograph: empty suits by Paul Goyette http://www.freelancestudents.co.uk T Aking is currently a student at the University of Reading and is also a 7. Page 8 photograph: Mr. Pumpkin and Become our friend on Facebook: freelance writer. He sees his writing as Mr. Apple by Orin Zebest facebook.com/freelancestudents more than just an occupation, but a way of life, a frame of mind. He’s very chilled 8. Page 9 photograph: Superman by Follow us Twitter: and almost to the point of going in Fonzie’s cousin twitter.com/frlstudents reverse. His passions include travelling, writing and cooking. 9. Page 10 photograph: Mariana’s Portrait II by greekadman Copyright © 2011 FreelanceStudents.co.uk FreelanceStudents and its logo are trademarks of Outlier Services Ltd 11 | A Guide to Getting the Job You Want