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Virtually everyone gets rejected for a job at some point in their lives – and some never hear back from the interviewer. Here’s why great candidates may not get the job.
If you’ve ever heard a phrase like ‘perfect person for the job’ or ‘the perfect fit for this role’, remind yourself that
Find out how Issop Koheeallee went from a volunteer around the borough of Wandsworth to a runner at the renowned seafood restaurant, Wright Bros, at Battersea Power Station’s Circus West Village, with help from BASE.
We spoke to Brayan Clavijo about wanting to be part of the Battersea Power Station development and how BASE matched his skillset with the perfect career as a Night Porter for Portico.
Meet James Moran, Aftercare Manager at Battersea Power Station Estate Management Company, and learn about his recruitment experience through BASE Skills Academy – Connecting exceptional people with exciting careers at Battersea Power Station.
Applying for a job and looking for some advice on how to boost your chances? Then here are some top tips on
The summer holidays are fast approaching. After your exams, you’ll have more free time than you’ve ever known. While it’s certainly a
Leaving school and not planning on going to university? Then find out how you can build your dream career without a degree.
According to Prospects, the UK’s leisure, sports and tourism sector will need to recruit 1.3 million people by 2024. More research published
If you’ve been called in for your first job interview, congratulations! That means the hiring manager already considers you to be a
Job fairs are an excellent way to meet multiple employers at once. Many focus on a specific industry or job type. Some
If you are looking for a job that offers the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications, an apprenticeship could be
Digital skills are no longer the sole domain of high-tech jobs. Technology has transformed our lives so rapidly in the past couple
As the restoration of Battersea Power Station continues, this iconic building is becoming a draw for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
A first CV is an exciting step onto the career ladder but what do you put on it if you don’t have any work experience?
Have you outgrown your job? Perhaps you want a whole different career? It can be challenging when so many job specs seem to require previous experience in a similar position. However, with a few key strategies it’s possible to reinvent your career using the experience and skills you already have.
Congratulations! You’ve been called in for a job interview. This means that you’ve passed the first hurdle to getting a job and most likely have all of the skills and qualifications the job requires. The hardest task now is to differentiate yourself from the equally qualified candidates who have also been asked to interview.
It’s that time of year again. With January just around the corner we often find ourselves making New Year’s resolutions that, all too often, are broken by February. What if you could use this yearly ritual as an opportunity to jump-start your journey towards the career of your dreams?
People take career breaks for many reasons. Parenting, travel, volunteering, and education are only a few of the ways employees can be enriched by a career break. However, they all have one thing in common: when you are ready to return to work, potential employers will want to know why you took a break and why you want to go back to work.
While a CV is a snapshot of your experience, cover letters are a golden opportunity to show a potential employer how you are uniquely suited to fill the position you are applying for.