Handshake: A student's how to guide
Hiya, my name is Tori and I’m a second-year law student who also works part-time as a Career Coach at the University of Liverpool. I love being a Career Coach because I get to connect with so many students from various degree disciplines and backgrounds. It’s always interesting hearing about people’s aspirations and helping them take their next step toward their goals!
Posted on: 27 October 2021
Handshake: How to discover career events
I’m Annabelle and I’m a final year Geography student, I also work part-time as a Careers Coach in the Careers Studio. I enjoy being a Career Coach because I get to interact with a variety of different people and helping students explore their careers options.
Posted on: 27 October 2021
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Disclosing my disability when applying for jobs
Sat in A-level history class, I was given back a mock paper and asked to stay behind. ‘You seem to talk the talk in class Hannah, but it isn’t coming across when you write…has anyone ever tested you for dyslexia?’
Posted on: 7 September 2021
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Slow down and be more productive!
It is all a matter of missing a minute in our speedy life? Currently, we are living at the pace of life and the state of impatiently, but not an emergency because we feel the pressure to always be doing something whether it is really needed to be done at that moment.
Posted on: 26 February 2021
Preparing for a video interview
In this article, we will discuss the LinkedIn course Video Interview tips by Jenny Foss, the voice of the career blog JobJenny.com. Jenny provides tips and advice for the first time candidates experienced with doing video interviews, to enhance their employability prospects and feel more confident participating in this part of the recruitment process.
Posted on: 18 February 2021
Six morning habits of top performers
Reach your goals by adopting the SAVERS morning routine.
Posted on: 8 February 2021
Three ideas to to make applying for jobs easier
Applying for a job, especially as a student or graduate, feels like a full-time job. Having a high-quality application will help you stand out against hundreds of competitors, and lead to success. It can be di-heartening getting rejected from the first stage, and not being able to receive feedback. Below are some ideas and resources to make the job application process easier.
Posted on: 8 February 2021
There are 7 career types, which one are you?
As the end of term approaches, and we all take time to reflect on the past year and make resolutions for the year to come, why not also take a moment to think about your future career?
Posted on: 17 December 2020
Get involved and expand your opportunities!
Handshake is the brand-new careers platform at the University of Liverpool and it’s an exciting time to get involved and expand your opportunities!
Posted on: 25 June 2020
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Handshake: A student's how to guide
Hiya, my name is Tori and I’m a second-year law student who also works part-time as a Career Coach at the University of Liverpool. I love being a Career Coach because I get to connect with so many students from various degree disciplines and backgrounds. It’s always interesting hearing about people’s aspirations and helping them take their next step toward their goals!
Posted on: 27 October 2021