Create Opportunities:
Happenstance is created by action. Attend job fairs, connect with hiring managers on LinkedIn or other social media platforms.
Focus on What You Love:
Concentrate your job search on the field and industry you’re passionate about. Being happy at work impacts your whole life.
✅Quick Tip #23: Follow Up Professionally
Send a thank-you email shortly after the interview. It’s a small gesture that leaves a lasting impression.
✅Quick Tip #22: Handle Tricky Questions with Confidence
Pause, take a breath, and think before answering challenging questions. It’s okay to take a moment—composure matters.
✅Quick Tip #21: Research Beyond the Role
Don’t just study the job description—dig into the company’s mission, values, recent news, and culture. It shows you’re genuinely interested.
✅Quick Tip #20: Engage the Interview Panel Smartly
When responding, direct your answer to the person who asked the question while maintaining respectful eye contact with the rest of the panel.
✅Quick CV Tip #18 – Use Keywords from the Job Ad
Please read the job ad carefully and mirror the language they use. Example: If the ad says “youth engagement,” make sure your CV also says “youth engagement.” Why? It shows… ✅Quick CV Tip #18 – Use Keywords from the Job Ad
Client Story: How Michael S. Gained Confidence and Landed Interviews
At StepsUp Careers, every success story is a reminder of why we do what we do. Today, we’re sharing kind words from Michael S., a recent client who came to… Client Story: How Michael S. Gained Confidence and Landed Interviews
✅ Quick Tip #16 – Stay Professional Until the Very End
Sometimes interviewers seem warm and friendly — even hinting that you’re the top choice. But don’t let your guard down too early… ⚠️ A tricky final question can still catch… ✅ Quick Tip #16 – Stay Professional Until the Very End
✅ Quick Tip #14 – Uplift Yourself Before Interview Time
🧠 Before the interview:🔹 Speak kindly to yourself🔹 Remind yourself of 3 things you’re proud of🔹 Visualize walking in with calm, confidence, and clarity🔹 Avoid negative self-talk like “I’m not… ✅ Quick Tip #14 – Uplift Yourself Before Interview Time