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๐Ÿ“Œ Things you should never say in a job interview

Published 4 months agoย โ€ขย 3 min read

Welcome back to your Peer Suite weekly edit - smart insights, community updates, and ideas for your career, business, and time off.

Inside today's edition, you will find:

  • Join us for our next in-person walk & talk event on 16th August
  • Replay now available: Create Sustainable Change with Lucy Scarlett
  • Founder and career opportunities, including Forbes 30 Under 30 and startup jobs
  • How to build your network and plan for your next career move

Stay up to date with the latest trends and news for your career and business with the stories that caught our eye this week:

Stop waiting for the right mentor, and start building your network. Are you guilty of searching for the perfect mentor, someone who is older, more senior and just like you are? This article explores why we don't need to find the exact right mentor, and we should be building a diverse network around us that we can look to for support and feedback throughout our careers.

From side project to 8-figure swimwear brand. What started as a passion project turned into Left on Friday, an 8-figure business built by two former Lululemon execs. Discover how they bootstrapped the brand, focused on one hero product, and grew a loyal customer base without relying on flashy launches or constant trend chasing.

Planning a career move, and brushing up on your interview skills? Here are 7 things you should never say in a job interview and what to say instead.

We talk a lot about the importance of networking, but itโ€™s easy to get it wrong. This article outlines 19 common mistakes to avoid, from over-asking to under-following-up, and how to build genuine, lasting relationships that actually support your career.

{In-Person} Women's Walk and Talk: Hyde Park, Saturday 16th of August, 10:30 am

Summer is upon us, and if you're not sunning yourself in Italy, indulging in pizza, and sipping aperol, please join us for a casual networking morning. You'll get your 10,000 steps in and meet other brilliant women in the community. Sign up here โ†’โ€‹

Career Moves

๐Ÿ“ˆ Job hunting with start-up energy? These 9 UK startups are growing fast and hiring now, from fintech to AI.

๐Ÿ—‚๏ธ Feeling overwhelmed with your career goals? This tracker helps you break big goals into small, manageable steps, and itโ€™s in the Peer Suite Member Library.

Founder Moves

๐Ÿ“ Want to see your name on a big list this year? Forbes 30 Under 30 nominations are open โ€“ nominate yourself or someone under 30 whoโ€™s shaking things up in business, tech, or beyond.

๐Ÿ’ป Know a woman in tech doing incredible things? Sifted is putting together its first 100 Women in Tech in Europe list, and theyโ€™re looking for rising stars making real impact.

๐Ÿš€ Building something early-stage and exciting? Investor Sofia Bianchi is currently scouting 20 pre-seed and seed-stage startups for potential funding with Level Up Ventures.

Workshop Replay: How To Become Unstuck and Create Sustainable Change

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Feeling stuck or out of alignment in your work or life? This replay of our powerful session with mindset and performance coach Lucy Scarlett will help you pause, reflect, and move forward with clarity.

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Hotel Lobby Candle: Hotel Lobby Candle specialises in candles inspired by the luxury hotel experience, designed to bring the essence of high-end hotel lobbies into your home.

Founder: Lindsay Silberman

What makes them stand out? Brand Transparency and Integrity. Hotel Lobby Candle effectively uses Lindsayโ€™s passion for travel and luxury to create a compelling story around its products. This storytelling approach helps in building a deeper connection with customers, enhancing brand loyalty and appeal.

Welcome to our newest Peer Suite members ๐Ÿ‘‹

โ€‹Gill Whitty-Collins Gill is a former P&G Senior Vice President turned CEO, author, speaker, and executive coach, with over 25 yearsโ€™ experience in brand-building, business leadership, and gender equity at the executive and board level. She now supports organisations through consultancy, coaching, and workshops focused on brand strategy, leadership, and making real progress on equality.

โ€‹Aisling McCardle Aisling is a senior adviser with deep experience across family offices, wealth management, and private banking, having held leadership roles at Delfin Private Office, UBS, and C. Hoare & Co. She brings a strategic investment lens and over two decades of financial expertise to her work with high-net-worth clients.

When you become a Peer Suite member, you are joining a network of high-achieving professional women and founders in finance, law, tech and beyond who are connecting through our private chat, curated 1:1 introductions and at our members-only events.

Have you made a great connection through Peer Suite? Whether itโ€™s a collaboration, coffee catch-up, or a new mentor, Iโ€™d love to hear whatโ€™s come from being part of the community. Just hit reply and let me know!

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Founder, Peer Suite

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