6 ways young people can boost their employability
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With the International Labour Organization warning it will take years before labour markets recover from the huge blow dealt by the pandemic, it’s more important than ever to optimise your chances if you’re searching for work.
For young people looking to get a foot on the career ladder, education isn’t the only way to impress potential employers. These days firms are looking for more than just qualifications and top exam grades.
To mark World Youth Skills Day (July 15), we asked industry experts for their advice on how young jobseekers can make their CVs stand out.
1. Update your social media profiles
‘When employers are looking into a candidate to potentially fill a role, part of their research process will often include checking out the candidate’s social media profiles,’ says Sarah-Jane McQueen, general manager of CoursesOnline.
Your first step should be ‘removing anything from your public pages that might be embarrassing or compromising.’ Next, consider creating a profile on a ...
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