Careers Springboard Gerrards Cross

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We offer a job search service to new graduates wanting to find their first job as well as managers and professionals who are in between jobs and may have experienced their role being made redundant.

🎉 We’re back! Career Springboard resumes Monday, 9th September!After a refreshing summer break, we’re excited to return ...
31/08/2026

🎉 We’re back! Career Springboard resumes Monday, 9th September!

After a refreshing summer break, we’re excited to return with our full range of free job search support services, including our much-loved Monday webinars.

🗓️ From Monday, 9th September, we’re back to helping you:

💥 Boost your job search confidence
💥 Improve your CV and LinkedIn profile
💥 Prepare for interviews
💥 Stay motivated and connected

Everyone is welcome: professionals, graduates, career changers, returners, and anyone needing a supportive push forward.

📌 Review our term calendar
🖊️ Get ready to register
💼 Let’s relaunch your job search- together
📍 Register here: https://careersspringboard.org.uk/register/

Stay tuned, we can’t wait to see you again!

YOUR JOB SEARCH CAN WAIT UNTIL MONDAY. Here are 8 things to do this weekend that have absolutely nothing to do with find...
28/08/2026

YOUR JOB SEARCH CAN WAIT UNTIL MONDAY. Here are 8 things to do this weekend that have absolutely nothing to do with finding a job.

1. Go outside: Walk somewhere you haven't been before. Fresh air, no LinkedIn.
2. Call someone you actually like: And don't spend the whole conversation talking about applications.
3. Do something badly, just for fun: Paint. Bake. Dance. Garden. Play a game. No KPIs required.
4. Move your body: Gym, walk, swim, cycle or put some music on at home.
5. Have a proper lie-in: Rest is productive too. Your brain needs recovery.
6. Give yourself a LinkedIn-free day: No job alerts. No checking who's been promoted. No comparing.
7. Do something that reminds you who you are: You are a whole person, not just somebody looking for their next job.
8. Plan ONE thing for Monday: Not 27 but just one clear action. Then enjoy your weekend.

The job search is important, But so are you.
REST • RESET • COME BACK READY

How do you manage conflicting work priorities? It sounds like a question about being organised. It isn’t and the intervi...
27/08/2026

How do you manage conflicting work priorities? It sounds like a question about being organised.

It isn’t and the interviewer is really asking: Can we trust you when everything feels urgent?

Because saying, “I make a to-do list and work through it” probably isn’t enough.

In most roles, conflicting priorities involve people, deadlines, risk and consequences. So a strong answer should show HOW you make decisions.

Think about:

1. What is urgent and important? Not everything shouting the loudest should come first.

What is the impact if something is delayed? Consider customers, colleagues, deadlines, risk and wider business priorities.

Who needs to be involved? Sometimes you can reprioritise yourself. Sometimes you need to agree priorities with your manager or stakeholders.

How do you communicate?If something is going to move, tell people early. Don't wait until the deadline to announce that it won't be delivered.

How do you keep everything else moving? Prioritising one thing shouldn't mean completely forgetting everything else.

And most importantly, give them a real example.

Show them a time when you had competing demands, how you assessed them, what you prioritised and WHY, who you communicated with, and what happened as a result.

Because they aren't looking for someone who can somehow do everything at once. They're looking for someone who can make good decisions under pressure and still deliver.

Save the infographic for your next interview.

Our September to December 2026 webinar programme is here.Join us every Monday for free online sessions covering career c...
24/08/2026

Our September to December 2026 webinar programme is here.

Join us every Monday for free online sessions covering career change, CVs, interviews, LinkedIn, AI, networking, resilience, job search and more.

🕖 New member induction & networking from 7:00pm
🕢 Main session at 7:30pm
💻 Online via Zoom

All sessions are free.

👉 Find out more: https://careersspringboard.org.uk/register/

Hi, I came across your CV. Do you have five minutes for a quick chat? And just like that… you’re being assessed.Recruite...
24/08/2026

Hi, I came across your CV. Do you have five minutes for a quick chat? And just like that… you’re being assessed.

Recruiter calls can feel informal, but don’t mistake informal for unimportant. That first conversation can determine whether your CV gets put forward, parked or forgotten.

So how do you prepare?

1. Know your 60-second introduction.
Be ready to explain who you are, what you do, your strongest experience and what you’re looking for next. Don’t recite your CV.

2. Know your CV: It sounds obvious, but if you have several versions out there, know which one the recruiter has. You should be able to confidently talk through your recent and most relevant experience.

3. Have your numbers ready: Current/previous salary or day rate, expectations, notice period, availability, location, working preferences and right-to-work information are common recruiter questions.

4. Know what you want: “I’m open to anything” rarely helps a recruiter position you. Be clear about the roles, levels, sectors, and types of opportunities you’re targeting.

5. Prepare your evidence: If they ask, “Have you worked on a system implementation?” don't just say yes. Give them a quick example and result. Help the recruiter understand why they can confidently put you in front of their client.

6. Ask questions too: What problem is the organisation trying to solve? Why is the role available? What are the key priorities? What does the hiring manager really care about? What happens next?

And one more thing: you don't have to take an unexpected recruiter call immediately.

If you’re on a train, at work, doing the school run or simply not prepared, say: Thanks for calling. I’d really like to discuss the opportunity properly. Could we arrange a time later today?
A recruiter call isn't just a chat. It's often your first interview before the interview. You will not be put forward if you do not tick the boxes.

For our member community in the closed LinkedIn group, we will share more information about how to handle recruiter calls for a new hire and an experienced Hire. Look out for it.

“Why should we hire you?” This is one of those interview questions that sounds straightforward… until you actually have ...
20/08/2026

“Why should we hire you?” This is one of those interview questions that sounds straightforward… until you actually have to answer it.

And one of the biggest mistakes candidates make?
They make the answer entirely about themselves.

“I’m hardworking.”
“I’m passionate.”
“I’m a great communicator.”
“I really want this opportunity.”

But the question isn’t really: Why do you want us to hire you?”
It’s: What will we gain by hiring you?

That changes the answer completely.

Before your interview, think about:

1. What do they need? Look at the job description. What problems, priorities or challenges are sitting behind it?

2. What have you done that proves you can help? Connect your skills and experience to evidence. Give them something tangible.

3. What impact could you make? Don't stop at *“I have stakeholder management experience.”* Explain what your stakeholder management enables you to achieve.

4. What makes you different? What combination of experience, perspective, knowledge or approach are you bringing that another candidate might not?

Then bring it together.
Your answer should essentially communicate: I understand what you need.
I have evidence that I can do it. And this is the value I believe I can bring to your organisation.

That's a much stronger answer than simply telling them you're hardworking.

Remember, “Why should we hire you?” is your opportunity to make the business case for YOU.

Don't waste it.

Save this for your next interview.

Your interview is tomorrow and suddenly you’ve forgotten everything you’ve ever done in your career. Sound familiar? Int...
17/08/2026

Your interview is tomorrow and suddenly you’ve forgotten everything you’ve ever done in your career. Sound familiar? Interview anxiety can do that.

You can prepare for days, know your examples and be perfectly capable of doing the job, then the nerves arrive and suddenly you’re questioning yourself.

The answer isn’t to tell yourself to “just be confident”. Confidence needs something to stand on.

Before the interview: prepare properly. Understand what they are assessing, know your examples and practise speaking about them out loud.

During the interview: slow down. Listen to the question, pause and think before answering. You do not get extra points for answering in two seconds. And if your mind goes blank? Say so professionally. Take a moment and find your example.

After the interview: please don't spend the next three hours conducting your own rejection meeting. You don't know what the panel is thinking.

Instead, ask yourself:
1. What did I do well?
2. What could I improve?
3. What will I take into my next interview?

And then move forward. One more thing: being nervous doesn't mean you're not confident or capable.

You can be nervous AND give an excellent interview. The aim isn't perfection.
It's being prepared enough to let the panel see the person behind the nerves.

Save this for your next interview.

Have you ever fretted about what question to ask the hiring manager if you are given the opportunity?The best questions ...
13/08/2026

Have you ever fretted about what question to ask the hiring manager if you are given the opportunity?

The best questions do three things:
- show genuine interest,
- demonstrate you've done your research, and
- give you information you actually need to make your decision.

Swipe and do let us know which one you will be trying?

Every time I get an interview invite, I rush to the company's socials to check out how the team dresses. Is there anyone...
10/08/2026

Every time I get an interview invite, I rush to the company's socials to check out how the team dresses. Is there anyone else who does this? 😅

Their LinkedIn photos. Their Instagram. Their website team page. I'm looking at everything. Because turning up overdressed feels awkward. But turning up underdressed feels worse.

And honestly? It's one of the best bits of research you can do. Those photos tell you so much not just about the dress code, but about the culture. Are people smiling? Do everyone look like a carbon copy of each other, or is there a bit of personality? Is it all suits and lanyards, or is it hoodies and standing desks?

That said, here's our rule of thumb at Careers Springboard:

👉 When in doubt, dress one level smarter than you think you need to.

No interviewer has ever turned someone down for looking too professional. The opposite happens more than people realise.

And for virtual interviews, don't forget to check what's behind you. We've seen some brilliant candidates distracted by an unmade bed in the background. 😬

What's your pre-interview ritual? Do you do the social media research too, or do you have another way of figuring out what to wear?

Drop it in the comments 👇. This could be really useful for everyone in the job search right now.

Networking can be nerve-racking, and most people find networking uncomfortable. With these slides, we hope we have given...
06/08/2026

Networking can be nerve-racking, and most people find networking uncomfortable. With these slides, we hope we have given you what you need to start and keep going.

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