Philip Spurgeon
What should be in my UCAS reference?
If you’re studying to go to university then at some point, you’re going to have to start thinking about the application process.
Aside from getting the grades, there are two key elements to your application: your personal statement and your UCAS[...]
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What is an example of a good Personal Statement?
Your personal statement is one of the most important parts of your university application. While your qualifications and total UCAS points are important, your personal statement is insight into you.
This is important as spaces are limited so you need[...]
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How to Prepare for a University Interview
Depending on the degree you want to study and the qualifications you’re applying with, you may be invited to a university interview.
These interviews are usually one of two types: informative or evaluative. Evaluative interviews are usually to gain[...]
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How to Answer Teacher Strength and Weakness Interview Questions
Whatever industry you work in, interviews follow a broadly similar format. The reason for this is simple: it gives hiring managers a good understanding of what you’re like as a person.
Ultimately a CV or a job application will only get you so far,[...]
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Nursing Interview’s 5 Difficult Questions
Training to be a nurse is a challenging and exciting experience. It prepares you for the rigours of one of the most demanding – yet rewarding – careers available.
However, the one thing the training doesn’t prepare you for is getting through[...]
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Typical Teacher Interview Questions
Studying to become a teacher takes a considerable amount of effort. From studying A Levels or an Access to HE Diploma (Education) to an undergraduate degree and PGCE, the journey to NQT status is long.
But worth it.
However, qualifying only gets[...]
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The Most Common Medical School Interview Questions
If you’re thinking about, or studying towards becoming a doctor, you are embarking on a long and involved process involving years of intense study.
Assuming you have the qualifications and the grades, sooner or later you will have to submit your[...]
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How to make my Nursing Application Standout
If you’re studying to be a nurse, something at the back of your mind will no doubt be your nursing degree application.
Nursing as a career choice offers great employment prospects with 94% of graduates finding jobs within 6 months of graduating.[...]
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How to Learn Soft Skills for Interviews Online
‘Soft skills’ is the umbrella term for the skills, attributes and traits we possess as individuals that enable us to interact with others.
It encapsulates our social and communication skills, our character and personality, our emotional intelligence[...]
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How to Prepare for Nursing Interviews
Becoming a nurse is the culmination of a lot of hard work, study and commitment. It’s also the start of a career dedicated to helping others.
However, before you get to roll up your sleeves and get down to the work of caring for your patients, you[...]
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