So you’ve gotten past the hurdle of figuring out the best type of organisation and role for you, but now you’re facing the challenge of actually finding vacancies, not to mention filling out applications and acing interviews.
We’ve all been there, trawling through job listing sites, sending out application after application, feeling like you’re getting nowhere. The job search can be hard enough no matter what kind of work you’re looking for, but when it’s a career with a positive impact you’re seeking, the challenges often seem even more daunting.
We’ve put together some solid advice for those of you who are in the throes of it. From writing a standout cover letter to perfecting your networking skills, this chapter will guide you through these tricky tasks.
In this chapter you’ll find out:
- How to survive your job search: for those of you who are actively looking for a new role, we’ve put together 7 top tips for getting ahead and staying sane when playing the job search game.
- How to write a great cover letter: are you struggling to make your applications stand out? Follow these five golden rules for writing the kind of cover letter that will have interview offers flowing in.
- How to nail your job interview: these few simple guidelines will help to get you over the last hurdle and secure your dream job offer.
- Top Impact UK Conferences: If the job hunt is getting you down, it might be time to step away from the laptop and get out into the real world. We’ve put together a list of the key UK social impact and careers conferences.
- How to network like a pro: whether or not you’re currently on the job hunt, it’s crucial to always be building and maintaining a strong personal network - you never know when it could come in handy! This article provides you with some practical tips for getting started.
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