The interview questions that might catch you out
Preparing for interviews, and in particular preparing for tricky interview questions can be stressful, whether you’re going for a place at a top university or for an exciting new job.
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How to become an exceptional proofreader and spot those pesky mistakes
The ability to proofread your own writing is an important skill for producing error-free work, which will mean your words are taken seriously whether in an email or an essay.
How to improve your communication skills with these great tips
Communicating with confidence will get you heard in seminars and discussions at school and university, set you apart from other candidates in job interviews, and boost your career development prospects. Communication skills aren’t all about talking. They include non-verbal skills such as body language and active listening; they can be developed if you focus your
How to use body language during a presentation
It’s easy to spend a long time agonising over what to say when it comes to giving a presentation. However, it’s important to remember that a great presentation is about much more than just content. Elsewhere on the Future Skills Blog we’ve talked about the most important public speaking skills to have in general, but
Do’s and don’ts of creating a perfect CV
Writing a CV… sooner or later, we all have to do it. However, trying to craft the perfect CV can seem like a daunting challenge. People worry about how much information to include, how their CV should be presented, and how to stand out from the crowd. What’s more, different people seem to have very
What are the questions to ask at an interview?
Interviews can be stressful experiences. From choosing what clothes to wear to coping with nerves, there is always a lot to think about. Elsewhere on the Future Skills Blog there are some handy tips for interview preparation, but here we’re going to focus on a part of the interview that many people dread the most:
What are soft skills and how can they help me?
Many jobs require you to have some specific knowledge, skills or qualifications, but to succeed in any workplace you need to have soft skills. But what are soft skills? Soft skills are the skills you need to interact well with other people such, as assertiveness, influencing and negotiation. They are also personal skills which influence
Eight ways to improve your self-confidence
Do you ever wish that you could improve your self-confidence to get your ideas across and influence others? Do you struggle with self-doubt and wish that you could get rid of the negativity that is holding you back? We have put together eight pointers to help you become more confident and keep self-doubt in check:
The most important public speaking skills to have
Watching a great public speaker can feel like watching a magic trick – how do they do it? Some people just seem to have been born to address a crowd and appear completely at ease on a big stage. For most people, however, public speaking isn’t so easy, and it can be a major source
Preparing for an interview – five handy tips
A lot of people get stressed out about interviews. After all, you only have a short amount of time to prove that you are the best candidate while being grilled about your skills and experience. To add even more pressure, the result of the interview could change your life forever. That’s a lot to deal