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There should be two important dates in your diary for this month.

The first is 14th February - Valentine's day. The second is 28th February - the UXPA event: 'Why Experience Matters'

I can’t help with Valentine's day dates, but I would be more than happy to discuss the latter with you!

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Applying for a new job is always a challenge. There are so many factors to consider and one is salary. The big question is what salary should you market yourself at? There are some essential points to keep in mind when making this decision;

International travel has increased in leaps and bounds in recent years. For fresh college graduates, or even those of 3-4 years post-grad, a year away has become a staple part of being in your twenties. I should know – I once had the daunting task of pulling my manager into a meeting room and telling him I was flying the nest – he was devastated, obviously!

You got a phone interview - brilliant! It sounds easy doesn't it? No need to put on my best suit, I don't even have to drive to their offices; I'm going to just kick back and relax, maybe take the call while watching some daytime TV. It will be a breeze.

No matter what your motivation for taking the next step in your career, starting your job search can be a challenging and uncertain time.