The Two-Pronged Approach: How to get hired in the fashion industry
For those interested in working in the fashion industry, endless time is spent trying to perfect the creative CV. You’ve probably mastered Canva and Photoshop by now. What if I told you that all those hours could be a waste. Richard Lambert is a professional CV...
6 successful women and the canine key to their success
We’ve all heard the famous saying ‘a dog is a man’s best friend’, but dogs can also be the perfect companions for women, especially successful ones. Let’s meet the bark behind some of the world's most successful women and see if their dogs’ traits match their owners....
The NHS versus the private sector: where should you work?
Strike action and pay cuts have made the debate between private and NHS healthcare a hot topic. So what’s the real deal? If you’re training to be a doctor or nurse right now, you’re probably wondering if the NHS is still the best option. Let’s break down the real...
Becoming a chalet girl: All you need to know for a ski season
Whether you’re approaching the end of college, contemplating a gap year or just desperate for a change of scenery, a ski season is an avenue many young women consider. Werk spoke to a young woman who just completed her first ski season job and is ready to share her...
Turning transferable skills from your hobbies into CV content
Finding transferable skills to put on your CV taken from your hobbies
How to master an elevator pitch
Hannah runs you through her tips on how to sell yourself in an elevator pitch to an employer in minutes. An elevator pitch is a brief 'overview of your professional and educational accomplishments and information relevant to your skills and career goals' to a...
Rock your work day: how to be confident in the workplace
Are you ready to be confident in the workplace? Let's dive into some tips to help you feel empowered at work and shine like the star you are. Develop your self-esteem and self-awareness Self-esteem. That old chestnut hey? It’s all about how highly you value, trust and...
Dress for success: Incorporating individual style in the workplace
With varying in dress codes, knowing how to dress whilst also incorporating your own style in the workplace and not losing your self identity can be hard. Work attire has gone from crafting five professional outfits a week to slippers and joggers on Zoom in Covid....
Crafting a CV: A guide on how to stand out in job applications
Crafting a CV can be difficult and confusing when there are so many different types and styles for every different career. Hannah, one of our writers at Werk, runs you through her advice on how to create a personalised CV that will stand out in the working...
Reaching the platform to social success
Social media can be overwhelming, with new trends arising every day and activity being hit or miss, it can be hard to get it right.
Clare Roberts OBE, helping new mums return to work
In an exclusive interview, we look into the journey that took Clare Roberts to become the CEO of kids planet a chain of over 182 UK nurseries and, in turn, help working mothers everywhere. After returning to work and struggling to find childcare that worked around...
How to Turn Your Craft into a Career
With one brushstroke, stitch and design at a time, many young women are turning their creative hobbies into lucrative businesses. We asked three of these women for their advice on kickstarting turning your craft into a career. Ciara Long - The Tiny Toucan Ciara Long,...
A self-employment guide: How to be your own boss
Self-employment. It’s like marmite, you either love it or hate it. We’re here at Werk to help you weigh up the pros and cons and help you decide whether this is a path you may dive down yourself. With over 4.27 million people in the UK being self-employed since...
The ‘bad hair day’ bun that’ll rescue your work day
Undoubtedly we’ve all fallen victim to the bad hair day blues. Whether it’s a troubled sleep full of tosses and turns the night before or a gradual buildup of hairspray and dry shampoo, bad hair days can entirely ruin our working day. Not feeling confident in...
What does your star sign say about your working personality?
Star signs have long been a thing of people’s cosmic identity. From navigating relationships to your general psyche some say your star sign can be accountable for a lot. But, what does your star sign say about what kind of worker you are? The traits of each star sign,...
Your digital footprint matters: It’s time to ditch your boozy pictures and late-to-work posts
With employment, comes responsibilities. Whilst creating your CV and interview prep may be at the top of your list, you should probably think about clearing up your digital footprint. But, where do you start? Join Lucy Hainsworth and two cyber experts, in a guide to...
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