In this episode, The Grad Guys discuss that all too common, uneasy feeling of ‘lacking direction’ that surfaces after graduation. Just why is it so hard to find which direction to take? Where do you even start?! How can you boost your chances of employment post uni? As always, they’ll also be sharing some of their own personal experiences, whilst giving important tips and tricks so you too can succeed and Interview with confidence. Key Takeaways: Feeling like you lack direction is VERY common, many graduates experience this after leaving university. The lack of structure post-uni and being taken out of your comfort zone is what’s causing this feeling. There are a number of simple ways you can gain a clearer direction, that will give you a greater chance of interview success. There’s two types of people when it comes to graduate job searching - those that ‘wait’ for jobs to come to them, and those that use their initiative, grit and determination to get where they want to be: Be like the second person! Links to the free quizzes mentioned in the podcast: Take the prospects skills & personality quiz at: https://prospects.ac.uk/ Take the national careers service skills assessment here: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/skills-assessment Contact The Grad Guys: Official Website: www.thegradguys.com Join our Free Facebook Community: www.facebook.com/groups/thegradguys Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thegradguys/

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#6 How to deal with the feeling of ‘lacking direction’ after graduating from university

In this episode, The Grad Guys delve into why we get nervous during job interviews, what interview nerves are and how to overcome them. They also explore the power of visualisation and how vision boards can assist with achieving success. As always, they’ll also be sharing some of their own personal experiences, whilst giving important tips and tricks on how you too can Interview with confidence. Key Takeaways: Interview nervousness & anxiety is completely normal: It’s linked to the body’s ‘fight or flight’ response, everyone experiences it BUT it is totally manageable with the right preparation. Understanding why we get nervous is key to being able to deal with it. Nervousness and anxiety can actually be beneficial to achieving interview success if channelled correctly. Visualisation and the use of vision boards can be a very powerful way of helping you achieve success. Contact The Grad Guys: Official Website: www.thegradguys.com Join our Free Facebook Community: www.facebook.com/groups/thegradguys Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thegradguys/

#5 What are interview nerves and how can we overcome them?

The Grad Guys return for another packed episode, full of tips, tricks and techniques to help you achieve Interview success. This time they tackle the age-old, catch-22 scenario of how to obtain relevant 'work experience' to help you structure those dreaded job Interview questions.  Key Takeaways: There are MANY ways to gain 'relevant experience' - think outside the box! Gaining experience will boost your employability and make you a more attractive candidate. Recording your skills and relevant experience is VITAL and will make preparing for interview much easier. Contact The Grad Guys: Official Website: www.thegradguys.com Join our Free Facebook Community: www.facebook.com/groups/thegradguys Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thegradguys/

#4 How to gain work experience

In this episode, The Grad Guys discuss how Mindfulness can be hugely beneficial when it comes to Interview preparation, particularly around reducing nervousness and anxiety.  Through positive thought, and by making subtle changes to your daily habits, you too can Interview with confidence. Key Takeaways: Preparing your Mindset is just as important as preparing your interview responses. Mindfulness need not take up much time - just a little each day can have HUGE benefit to your success. Embracing Mindfulness can really help reduce Interview anxiety and nervousness. Contact The Grad Guys: Official Website: www.thegradguys.com Join our Free Facebook Community: www.facebook.com/groups/thegradguys Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thegradguys/

#3 Achieving interview success through Mindfulness

In this episode, The Grad Guys break down The STAR interview method, explaining what it is and how it can help YOU get the dream job you deserve. They also delve into just what exactly a 'competency' is - and how by learning what competencies you'll be interviewed against, can really help you gain the upper edge. Key Takeaways: The STAR method is the best way to structure your interview responses. Learning what competencies you may be interviewed against can be a powerful tool to success. Collating 'evidence' of your skills & competencies NOW will mean you can reap the benefits later in interview. The STAR method can help reduce interview nerves and anxiety. Contact The Grad Guys: Official Website: www.thegradguys.com Join our Free Facebook Community: www.facebook.com/groups/thegradguys Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thegradguys/ 

#2 How to use The STAR interview method to get the dream job you deserve

In this episode, The Grad Guys introduce themselves, and explain the top problems graduates face when going for a job interview. They also share some of their own personal experiences, whilst giving important tips and tricks on how you too can Interview with confidence. Key Takeaways: Interview nervousness & anxiety is completely normal - everyone gets it, but it IS manageable. Preparation is KEY! Mindset is everything Contact The Grad Guys: Official Website: www.thegradguys.com Join our Free Facebook Community: www.facebook.com/groups/thegradguys Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thegradguys/

#1 Who are The Grad Guys?

The Grad Guys Podcast, is the show that demystifies the competency-based interview process and settles interview anxiety, by providing you with direction, guidance and support, so you can “Interview with confidence”

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