personal brand

November 20, 2015

Why joining a university society looks great on your CV

If you’re studying at university, why not join a society while you’re there? It’s a great way to acquire new skills and knowledge and will look good on your CV as well.

October 19, 2015

What makes a good student mentor?

Mentoring a first-year student can be a great way to “give something back” while also boosting your own communication and relationship-building skills. Here’s our guide to being the best student mentor you can be.

September 17, 2015

How to make your voice heard on campus

Do you want to get involved in student politics? We share 5 ways into student democracy and how to get involved at university. Make your voice heard for the causes you feel strongly about on campus.

Strategies for growing your LinkedIn network and getting noticed

LinkedIn is one of the best ways to connect with key influencers in your industry and get noticed. Read our top tips on how to grow your network and stand out on LinkedIn.

February 26, 2015

Tips for growing your personal brand

Have you thought about ways to grow your personal brand? If you work on this correctly, then it can be a useful way to impress future employers. Here are our tips to help boost yours.

January 28, 2015

10 personal branding mistakes and how to avoid them

Understanding what you want for your career and where your strengths lie is an important part of your personal brand. But you’ll also need to avoid these 10 mistakes if you are looking to make the right impression.

January 23, 2015

Why you should prepare an elevator pitch when searching for a job

Find out what an elevator pitch is and why it’s useful for your job search. We've also got handy tips on how to prepare the perfect 2 minute pitch for potential employers.

November 5, 2014

Google affects your chance of getting a job interview

You may never have thought about it, but what appears under your name in Google can affect your chances of getting a job. Make the message positive rather than the results showing a dodgy picture or comment made in jest, which could lead to your application ending up in the bin.

October 1, 2014

How to get started with your personal brand

Package yourself for prospective employers with so much more than just a CV. Here are our top tips for creating a personal brand that will help you stand out.

Five things you shouldn’t do on social media

Almost everyone is on social media these days, but often forget that it’s not just their friends who can see posts. Employers also take a look. Avoid making the mistakes that could cost you and interview or job with this handy list of the biggest no-nos on social media.

January 27, 2014

The best presentation on personal branding you will ever see

Will Ferrell shares some great tips on what you should consider when creating a personal brand, using Ron Burgundy, the character that he made famous in The Anchorman films.

November 13, 2013

“Brand Stand” is your Personal Brand standing out?

Personal Branding needs to start from the 1st year at university. Not only will this help you secure the career you want after graduation, having a strong personal brand will fast track you on a very successful career.

Your first graduate job can be daunting. Here’s how I tackled mine.

Leaving university and starting your first job can be a daunting experience. Here are some hints and tips on making the most of this new exciting chapter in your life.