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Telephone Interviews- How to prepare for them
By Joleen Little BVSc MRCVS While all the basics of a face-to-face interview apply, there are some specific tips and tricks that will help the

Questions you might want answered!
By Joleen Little BVSc MRCVS Here is a checklist of questions you should have answers to help you make that all important decision What are

7 Things You Should Know Before Becoming a Veterinarian
By Joleen Little BVSc MRCVS I came across an article the other day about things you may need to know about becoming a Vet before

Why must we, in the veterinary profession, network?
By Joleen Little BVSc MRCVS For years, working in veterinary clinics in a small country such as Northern Ireland, I was isolated professionally. It is

In Three steps: how to start taking a personal inventory to plan your career ahead
By Joleen Little BVSc MRCVS How many times have you asked yourself these questions this week? Am I in the right career? What kind of

8 Top Traits employers are seeking in candidates
By Joleen Little BVSc MRCVS And how does this relate to the Veterinary Profession? Even if you’re not actively seeking a new job or

8 Body Language Tips for Your Next Interview
By Joleen Little BVSc MRCVS How you appeal to an employer goes beyond what’s on paper. Your work experience may show your ambition and qualifications,

Humility is Not a Weakness in Your Veterinary Career
By Joleen Little BVSc MRCVS Below are three reasons why humility is not a weakness in your Veterinary career: #1—It lends itself to an intellectual

10 Top Tips to get out of a career slump
By Joleen Little BVSc MRCVS Be kind to yourself, don’t beat yourself up or focus on the negative. If you’re afraid of failure and you

5 Steps for making your Veterinary Career more durable
By Joleen Little BVSc MRCVS Resiliency is an extraordinarily important attribute for everyone, including those who work in the Veterinary profession. Resiliency is an attribute that belongs

Enhancing your Motivation
By Joleen Little BVSc MRCVS Stop and reflect: It is easy to forget your deeper motivations, so take the time to get back in touch

If You Don’t Love Your Job, Then What Keeps You There?
By Joleen Little BVSc MRCVS That’s a logical question to ask, but there are plenty of people who love their job. I know this because

5 Top Tips for Growing Your Veterinary Career in 2021
By Joleen Little BVSc MRCVS The employment marketplace has changed quite a bit during the last several years and of course, COVID-19 has helped accelerate

Interview Mistakes You Might Not Realise You’re Making
By Joleen Little BVSc MRCVS Interview Mistakes You Might Not Realise You’re Making The interview stage of the hiring process can be tricky, to say

What can my personality tell me how I will cope with life’s curve balls?
By Joleen Little BVSc MRCVS Hands up, who here, has had an identity crisis at some point in their career? I know I have, many

Tips to Kick-Start Your Brand-New Veterinary Career
By Joleen Little BVSc MRCVS So, you’ve worked hard to pass all of your exams and obtain certifications to become a qualified Veterinary Surgeon, or

MOVING MOUNTAINS
What will you do this Sunday? Will it be a duvet day or a hike in the hills? Only you have the power to decide.

Reaching for the stars
As one man famously said “ One small step for man….” and this is all you need to begin a new journey. Starting slowly is