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If you're the type of person that prefers the company of a canine companion, there's a new internship opportunity that could be right up your alley. 

Created by Brian Kelly, The Points Guy is an online hub of travel guides, reviews and general advice on how best to travel with pets. 

He also runs an Instagram called The Points Pups, which is basically a page dedicated to sweet snaps of the office dogs, Miles (Chief Barketing Officer), Hootie (Barketing Director) and Swisher (Barketing assistant) – and he's looking for an intern to help with all things social. 

The successful candidate first and foremost have an undeniable love of dogs, as well as being pretty handy with digital content. 

Oh, and seeing as the office is based in New York, it's an ideal opportunity for anyone heading off on an Intern or Grad visa this summer. 

Speaking to Teen Vogue, a spokesperson for the company said: "Pet travel is gaining so much momentum and we really want to bring awareness to how to do it right.

"We’re so excited for the social media intern to not only bond with our adorable office mascots and create amazing social media content, but to help our editorial team build out a pet travel report that will dive deep into requirements and improvements needed in this growing travel space."

Oh and did we mention it pays $20 (€16.50) an hour? – Sign. Us. Up. 

To apply, email thepointspups@thepointsguy.com with your resume and a short video explaining why you'd be perfect for the position.

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Are you bored at work? Do you feel like you're not fulfilling your full potential? Looking for a change of pace?

Well, it might be time to ask for your P45, because an Icelandic airline is looking for two best friends to travel the world while documenting their experience – and honestly, it sounds like our dream job.

Yep. WOW Airlines want to pay you and a mate to go on the trip of a lifetime, stopping off in a number of incredible locations including Barcelona, New York and Stockholm. 

What's more, the company will also set you up with a swanky pad in Reykjavik, which will become your base from June 1 to August 15. 

The lucky applicants will be tasked with creating travel content for the budget airline's travel guide, covering a range of topics such as food, culture, nightlife, nature and budgeting. 

Think vlogs, Instagram stories, photos, blog posts – all that good stuff! 

Applications close on May 14 and all you have to do is make a two-minute video showcasing your local town as a travel destination. 

Oh, and did we mention you'll be paid a salary of around €3,300 per month? That's on top of the free apartment and travel, btw. 

If you want to apply, you can click here.

Good luck! 

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Have you ever looked at the Instagrams of those girls who get paid to travel and snap gorgeous photos of their locations and been so jealous you could burst? 

Well, Canon is looking for someone to fill a very unique position as it begins its search for the ultimate storyteller.

One lucky person will spend a year chasing summer across the globe in order to identify 365 inspiring stories, to help rectify the fact that the art of storytelling is getting lost in a social media feed cluttered with drunken night out snaps, selfies and hot dogs or legs holiday snaps. 

 

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Canon has opened applications for one person to ‘Live For The Story.’ Applications for this role will be taken via Instagram and judged by actress, producer, musician and storyteller, Zoë Kravitz (no big deal).

The successful candidate will follow the sun across the globe, visiting destinations from Lisbon to Melbourne to Brazil, documenting their locations and experiences as they go.

'Those who think they have what it takes to inspire people to find their own stories can apply by sharing their most memorable summer story on Instagram with the story behind it (no more than 50 words), tagging @CanonUK and #LiveForTheStory.'

 

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'Submissions will be judged on a number of elements including storytelling ability, visual appeal, originality and inspirational qualities.'

'The successful candidate will be required to travel the world chasing summer in order to identify 365 inspiring stories throughout the course of the job.'

'The role is all expenses paid and, of course, offers a holiday allowance of 365 days per annum.'

This literally sounds like the ultimate dream job.  

Zoë Kravitz said: “Summer is a time of spontaneity and living in the moment.'

'We want to encourage people to live every second to the fullest, because it’s then that the best stories can happen.'

We volunteer as tribute!

Feature image: GypseaLust / Instagram 

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Look, there are very few people who don't feel nervous at the prospect of a job interview.

Even if you're confident in your knowledge, experience and skillset, you're still attempting to sell yourself in a pressurised enviroment, and Lord knows that's not always easy.

They say a good CV will get you in the door, but a good interview will get you on the payroll, so preparing for that all-important meeting is absolutely paramount.

If you've recently been called to interview, it's now time to check out our top five tips to overcome nerves and show that interviewer what you're made of.

1. Research the company

Never, ever, ever go into an interview without a clear understanding of the company's goals and objectives.

Trying to bluff your way out of a question about the organisation's history or winging a response on their general aims will be a massive red flag for any interviewer.

You can't be guaranteed they'll always ask, but being able to slip your knowledge in during the conversation will rack up serious Brownie points.

2. Research the interviewer

If you have been given the name of your interviewer, the next step is to check them out on LinkedIn.

Not only will it help you put a face to a name, but it will give you an insight into the values and qualities they rate as both an employee and employer.

And hey, you may have something in common which you can mention if the opportunity arises in the interview.

3. Know your job spec inside out

An interview is your opportunity to show a potential employer that you, put simply, are the solution to their problem.

And the easiest way to do this is by addressing the various aspects of the job spec, and highlighting the various ways you can fulfil them.

Attending an interview without having a clear idea of the role required of you will make for a pretty short interview. ( And not in a good way)

4. Prepare typical responses

Thankfully, most interviews follow a pretty typical pattern which means you can calm your nerves by preparing a list of questions they're likely to ask you.

Do not, however, learn any responses off by heart because – given the pressure of the moment – you may lose track and end up confusing both yourself and your potential employer.

Make some key points around standard questions, and go from there,

Prepare real-life examples

It's become more and more common for employers to ask you to draw on real-life examples in order to bolster and support your claims.

Being asked to provide examples when you don't have any prepared is a nightmare in anyone's language, so make sure you're sorted on this front.

Consider times you solved a problem for a employer or client, or recall incidents where your skillset remedied an issue, and communicate them clearly while allowing your interviewer to ask questions about it.

And finally….

Remember that your interviewer will expect nerves, and will give you time to relax before you get properly started.

Your interviewer wants you to be good because it makes their life easier, so keep that in mind throughout.

Take your time when answering the questions. There is no rush, so don't rap your answers!

Accept a glass of water – you will need it!

Wear an outfit you  feel confident and comfortable in – it matters more than you might think!

Only do what feels natural. Yes, you may have heard that being more animated with your hands makes you look more enthusiastic, but if it distracts you from answering the questions properly then really, what was the point?!

Don’t let changes in the interview set-up throw you. Your knowledge and skills remain the same!

Now, go get 'em, girl.

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The search is over – we've found the world's perfect job.

If, like us, you have a serious sweet tooth, then you need to get in touch with Swizzels as soon as possible!

The company behind Refresher Bars, Love Hearts and Drumstick Lollies is looking for an Official Sweet Taster to work with them over the next year. You'll basically be getting paid in sweets for a full year, which sounds pretty perfect to us!

The prize includes:

– A VIP tour of the Swizzels factory in Derbyshire including travel expenses and accommodation.
– A tasting session of new Swizzels products
– Involvement in future development of Swizzels sweets.
– A year’s supply of Swizzels goodies

"We know that adults love our products just as much as children so we’re looking for our biggest fan to join us at our factory and help us develop new additions to our range," says Simon Demery, General Sales Manager for Swizzels in Ireland. 

"It takes months to develop new flavours and the successful applicant will be shown the whole process, learning the secrets of how we make our fabulous sweets.  It’s an important role and they’ll be helping develop new products that could be sold across the country.  No experience is necessary – just a love of sweets.”

No experience necessary? Count us in!

Tempted? You can apply here anytime between now and April 22nd. All applications are asked to write up to 500 words or submit a short video explaining why they are the best person for the job.

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You’ve bagged the interview for the job of your dreams. Now all you have to do is nail it. Easy, right? Not for everyone.

If you find it difficult to get yourself across the way you want, here are some tips that might help you:

If you feel comfortable, you’ll act comfortable
We all want to look the part for an interview. But if heels and a trouser suit just aren’t you, you won’t feel at ease. Wear something smart and comfy – here are some perfect ideas for you! 

Prepare but don’t overthink
There’s a difference between preparing for an interview and overthinking an interview. If you have bagged the interview, you already have the qualification necessary for the job. Now, all you have to do is research the company and the role and come up with why you are the best person for the job. When it’s downtime, don’t think about the interview, you’ll get nervous and flustered and by the time D-day comes, you'll be a wreck. 

Slow and steady wins the race
You don’t have to go in there and talk as fast as you can. That’s what a nervous person does You’re not nervous, remember? Take things steady and slowly and think things through before answering. If you are someone who gets that shaky, dry voice when you’re nervous, ask for a glass of water you can sip when you need to.

Be yourself
If we’ve heard it once, we’ve heard it a thousand times. But there’s a reason for that! Don’t be afraid to show off your personality. Employers are much more likely to remember you if you show who you are rather than a stiff, question-answering robot.  

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Most of us have a LinkedIn profile but very few of us really know how to use it to its full potential.

However, if you are on the job hunt, here are some great tips you can use to get your dream job:

It is more than a normal CV
LinkedIn is a great way to show off your skills so avoid clichés and try to be a little bit creative with it. You can upload videos, presentations websites so use it to its full capacity.

Make yourself searchable
When recruiters or companies are looking for candidates they usually just do a quick keyword search. Make sure you use your headline to its full potential and make yourself stand out in searches.

Follow the companies you want to work for
If you have a dream to work for a particular company follow them. This way you will be updated if someone leaves or if they are hiring. You might also discover someone you already know is working there – connect with them and see where it takes you.

If you don’t show off yourself, nobody else is.

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