Using Challenges to Your Advantage

Rachel Sloan, Employability and Career Consultant explores how you can use challenges in your life to your advantage on applications and at interviews. All of us have been through tough times, maybe a goal or achievement you had your heart set on did not happen or your plans were disrupted by a factor outside of your control. Rachel explores how the skills and attributes you may have developed can make you a stronger candidate when applying for jobs.  

This episode was devised by Dawn Lees, written by Laura Lawrence and recorded by Rachel Sloan.  

Links: 

• Link to CV, Cover Letter and Application Forms sessions on Handshake 


• Help with CVs, Cover Letters and Application Forms: 


• You can book a 1-1 advice appointment with an Employability and Placements Adviser by contacting Career Zone online, by phone or in person.