Hey there, Westminster students and graduates! My name is Zainab, and I’m a recent Westminster graduate with BA in Criminology and Arabic working in the Careers and Employability Service. I’m going to share my tips for networking. Have you ever…
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As I embark on my final year of BSc in Accounting, I can’t help but reflect on the incredible journey that has brought me here. It’s been a path filled with valuable experiences, growth opportunities, and a strong desire to…
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Networking. This age-old word is enough to terrify and intimidate anyone, regardless of how old you are and what position you work in. The added pressure of being told by your university to attend an event because “it will be…
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Only a small number of jobs are advertised, over 70% of opportunities are found word of mouth through contacts. Therefore, networking and building professional relationships with individuals is important. Networking is primarily about what you can do for the contact,…
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Kick start your academic year with our Westminster Working Cultures (WWC) UK and International September programmes and get advice on how to make the most of your time at university, build your network, and write successful job applications! On the…
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The time after graduating university is very transitional and sometimes confusing; you’ve just finished university but haven’t quite started working yet, and you find yourself thinking how do I make the most of time and find a suitable job? A…
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Another week, another post as part of the #GetAhead blog series we are introducing to inspire you during this new period of distant working and e-learning. This time we are looking at effective online networking. The post was written by one of…
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Starting my placement year as a Media & Consumer Insights Intern at Sony felt both exciting and a little intimidating. Working in their Pan-European Marketing Communications team within their European headquarters was a big step, and I knew this experience…
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Let’s be honest.. Studying in London can be expensive and we always get queries about finding part-time work! Whether you’re starting university or a recent graduate, working part-time improves your employability, widens your networking opportunities, and gives you the chance…
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My journey as an international student at the University of Westminster began in 2017 when I enrolled in the MA Design for Communication program. But the path started long before landing at Heathrow. From the moment I decided to study…
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