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Are you a student or graduate looking for a method of getting work experience whilst you're studying? Read on for my #1 approach. Yesterday, I received this message from a follower and connection on LinkedIn. The individual (let's call him David for privacy) writes: Hi Ewan,
Hello all! I've published my Maximising Your Time as a Degree Apprentice course on YouTube and TikTok. This is specifically aimed at anyone about to embark on a Degree Apprentice programme, or anyone currently participating in one. The course comprises 21 videos across about 3 hours, and it&
I'd like to explain why I think it could be helpful to join the Highlander928 Discord server. Here's the background: Ever since I began hosting TikTok Live sessions to talk about CVs, LinkedIn and careers topics, a small, focused community has grown around them. This really
Hi all, I hope you are all keeping well. I wanted to let you all know that I've published my 3-hour 43-minute CV course on YouTube. It's freely available right now (and here on the website). I'm in the process of publishing it on
At every TikTok Live when we're reviewing CVs, you'll regularly hear me saying words to the effect of, "These bullet points can be really improved" or "You're under-selling yourself with these bullet points." I try and give some ideas there
Thank you very much to SH who ordered a Private Video CV Review gig on Fiverr from me last night. I read through their CV, read their feedback on what they are aiming to achieve and then sat down to record a 5-minute dedicated video. I walked through their CV
I've updated my Online CV Course with an additional offering: With every purchase, I'll send you a 2-5 minute private video screenshare of me walking through your CV and giving you my perspectives. * Buy the course today (£20) My video CV course consists of about 4-hours
If you're going through the Degree Apprenticeship process, first let me say congratulations. I think it's a brilliant concept and I'm a huge fan! * You get paid across 3-4 years, often with the salary incrementing each year * You get real, demonstrable work experience in
During last night's Tiktok Live, Maciej sent me over his CV to review. I do this a lot in TikTok Lives – and normally I'll do perhaps 2-3 minutes of commentary and move on to the next CV in the queue. It was a little quieter in
Thank you to everyone from TikTok Live who has been requesting that I produce a CV course to download and watch online. I've finally done that! It's available now to buy instantly for just £20 (or about $25). The course consists of 29 video overviews across
LinkedIn recommendations are one of the platform's most powerful yet underutilised features and I'm a huge fan of them. These public references, displayed prominently on your profile, can significantly impact your professional reputation and career opportunities. I frequently encourage individuals to "go and get some