5 Tips to Help You Prepare for Work Experience

Understanding the Expectations in the Workforce Are you (or someone you know) getting ready for a work experience placement? The world of work is vastly different to life at school. If you’re about to start work experience, an internship, or Structured Workplace Learning to gain valuable real-life work experience, you might be feeling a little…

5 Tips for Effective References

As a young person looking for employment, references are a crucial aspect of the job application process. A reference is a person who can vouch for your skills, experience, and character. Employers use references to determine whether a job candidate is a good fit for a particular role. They will ask questions to your referees…

3 Things Not to Do When Applying for a Job

By Lorraine Wilson, Co-Founder Keyba Careers We know job searching isn’t easy. It can feel overwhelming, frustrating, and at times, exhausting – especially when you’re putting yourself out there and not hearing anything back. If you’re currently applying for jobs (or thinking about it), this blog is for you. Below are three common mistakes we…