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Young woman typing up CV on a laptop
blog25.03.2019
Six steps to building the perfect CV
A perfectly written CV is sure to get your foot through the door to interview stage, where you can really shine. They can be tricky to write, but take your ...
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Group of young staff in an office working and chatting
blog10.07.2019
How to find a career that interests you, and to secure work experience in that sector
Achieving a DofE Award not only is a great achievement in itself, it’s also a great accolade to put on your CV. However, there are other things that go ...
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Young chef Jon preparing food
story25.03.2019
Jon
Jon was a young offender who was offered the chance to do his DofE whilst in prison. “There was only space for 15 in the first bunch of lads to be ...
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Group of young people canoeing
blog25.03.2019
How can ‘soft’ skills boost my career?
So-called soft skills are ‘personal attributes that enable someone to interact effectively and harmoniously with other people’. They’re the non-academic non-technical skills, the attributes and attitude that can influence ...
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Young female worker placing post its on a clear wall with team watching
blog10.07.2019
How to make the most of your work experience and internships
If you’ve already secured your first internship, well done! Internships or work experience are an important stepping stone towards landing your first job and are a great opportunity to ...
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Young woman being interviewed by two women
blog03.04.2019
Top 10 interview tips
Congratulations! You got an interview, which means they liked what they saw on your CV. Now you just need to close the deal by performing brilliantly at interview. Don’t ...
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Young man in red jacket stood on street facing away
story25.03.2019
Sam
Sam grew up in Hackney, and started his DofE at school. He thought it would look good on his CV, and admits that he had no idea of the opportunities ...
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Silhouettes of five young people jumping in front of water
blog26.03.2019
Confidence is key
Confidence isn’t something that you’re born with. If someone seems to have a lot of it, it is more than likely because they have spent time to build ...
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Young male being interviewed shaking hands with interviewer
blog25.03.2019
How to make the most of your DofE during interviews
Interviews are a great opportunity to talk through the soft skills you developed through your DofE in more detail and relate them to the role you’ve applied for. Here ...
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