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Get results, not rejections with The Grad Soc’s employability services – designed to get you hired.
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Are CVs and Resumes the same? Are Cover Letters important and do I need one? What interview questions should I prepare for?
The Grad Soc is probably the biggest CV & Cover Letter geeks you’ll ever meet, not to mention interview strategies, reaching employers through Linkedin, job applications & job search methods, and a whole lot more. So whatever your questions, we’re here to answer them in full, in person, and in depth.
Where do I start?
Feeling a bit lost and not sure where to begin? Book in a quick 15 minute cuppa with a member of our team and The Grad Soc will help you figure out your best path to success (you will be judged on your biscuit choice).
Grab your custard creams and get comfy.
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What are you struggling with most right now?
CV Analysis and targeted re-build
£22.99 – 30 mins
- Effective Structure & Layout options
- Crafting the perfect personal profile
- Tailoring to the job spec
- Using our S-A-R method
- Making your CV ATS compliant
- Mastering the 1-page format
- Don’t list skills, prove them
High-conversion cover letter method
£22.99 – 30 mins
- Our winning 3-part structure
- How much to write in your Cover Letter
- Our exclusive tip for maximising conversion
- How to talk about your experience
- What to include, and what to leave out
- Aligning yourself with the company & team
- Should you write a Cover Letter if they don’t ask?
Prepare for an upcoming interview
£22.99 – 30 mins
- What to expect in your industry’s interviews
- How to answer any interview question
- Practice interview questions
- How to show off your research
- How to make a lasting impression
- How to follow up after your job interview
Reach employers through Linkedin
£22.99 – 30 mins
- How to create a standout LinkedIn profile
- How to send the perfect connection request
- How to find the hidden job market on LinkedIn
- How to increase your profile visibility with keywords
- What and how to post on LinkedIn regularlyÂ
- How to use LinkedIn to build your personal brand
Job application blueprint
£22.99 – 30 mins
- How to answer online application questions
- Navigating situational tests
- Assessment centres and how to ace them
- How to stand out in a group task
- How to follow up on a job application
- Company specific help and advice
Go further with a digital portfolio
£22.99 – 30 mins
- The importance of a portfolio in the job hunt
- Which platforms and formats to use
- What to include in your portfolio
- Where to promote your portfolio
- How to create your own work for your portfolio
- How to lay out your portfolio for maximum impact
Progress or change your graduate role
 £49.99 – 60 mins
- Your previous experience and how this can help you
- Revisiting your passions & exploring new areas
- How to gain experience with no experience
- How to enter a completely new industry
- How to create a job search strategy
- How to identify and build your strengths
Starting your own business or NGO
 £49.99 – 60 mins
- For profit or non-profit – differences and options
- How and where to start while at Uni
- Researching your addressable markets
- Finding your revenue streams
- Creating a brand that resonates
- Leveraging your existing network
Psychometrics & how to beat them.
£22.99 – 30 mins
- Types of psychometric testing
- How to prepare for a psychometric test
- Common psychometric test questions and how to answer them
- How to do personality tests, aptitude tests, numerical reasoning, verbal reasoning and situational judgement tasks
- Common mistakes to avoid in psychometric tests
- Explaining the 5 most common types of question you’ll face in psychometrics
Can’t find what you’re looking for?
 Let us know.
- Have a chat with us any time through a free 15 minute cuppa with one of the team, send us an email, orslide into our DMs on any of our social media channels. The grad soc is here to help make your life that little bit less stressful so if there’s an area you need help but can’t find it on here, The grad soc want to know about it.
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