There are various interview styles and below we have summarised some popular questions asked by recruiters, take a look at these to help you prepare for any upcoming interviews you may have coming up! Tell me about yourself. Usually an ice breaker question but be concise, talk through your latest achievements and what you are …
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What is a cover letter? A cover letter is a brief (one page or less) document that you write to a hiring manager or recruiter to go along with your CV and any other application materials. A cover letter is a chance to introduce yourself and showcase your personality and understanding of the role and …
A CV is a short written summary of your skills, achievements and experiences. CV’s are necessary when you are applying for a job in the initial stages and employers often ask for a CV instead of an application form but sometimes you’ll need both. Submitting a CV is your first chance to promote yourself to …
If you pass the first initial stages of your application process the stage will be being offered an interview opportunity. Pre-covid interviews were predominantly face-to-face however, the move to virtual interviews over Zoom/Teams is a lot more common. Virtual interviews should be very similar to an in person interview however there will be some slight …
Many employers use psychometric tests as part of the recruitment process. They are very commonly used when applying for graduate jobs, work placements and internships. What is a psychometric test? Psychometric tests are a way for employers to assess your numerical, verbal or digital skills as well as personality depending on the role you are …
A variety of specific skills are required and needed to be acknowledged when you apply for jobs in STEM especially as a STEM woman. In most cases you will have gained most of these skills from just completing your specific STEM degree at university or from attending school. These are skills you would perform without …
Research by The Biochemist black students and researchers in higher education (HE) face scarcity of relatable role models in STEM subjects. Black women are under-represented in STEM and their outlook is under-researched. Black women face challenges due to both sexism and racism in academia, and under-representation in STEM subjects leads to isolation. Role models, mentors …
Social mobility is the link between a person’s occupation or income and the occupation or income of their parents. Where there is a strong link, there is a lower level of social mobility. Where there is a weak link, there is a higher level of social mobility. Three quarters of women from lower socio-economic backgrounds …
Neurodiversity is an umbrella term for several conditions, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), cerebral palsy, Down’s syndrome, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, Tourette’s syndrome, acquired brain injury, and mental health disorders. Recognising neurodiversity means accepting differences in function are normal. Neurodivergent people experience, interact with, and interpret the world in unique ways. …
According to the World Economic Forum Global Gender Gap Report 2021, women make up just 14% of the workforce in cloud computing, 20% in engineering, and 32% in data and AI. In fact, the ratio of women to men in tech roles has declined in the past 35 years, with half of women who go …
