The 2021 Employability Awards Celebration (#EAC2021) event took place virtually on Wednesday, the 2nd of June, and was attended by Student and Academic Services, Academics, Employer Partners, Alumni and Mentors. This event was an opportunity to present awards to students who…
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It is no secret that, when applying for placements and graduate jobs, you are likely to submit multiple applications before being offered a role. In response to rejections, students are often encouraged to ‘be resilient’ and ‘keep trying’ – but…
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Now that I’m nearing the end of my degree and soon about to embark on a journey of securing full-time work, I find myself thinking often about why people choose to do what they do. A crucial element of any…
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The University of Westminster is pleased to be working in partnership with Ambitious about Autism and Santander Universities to deliver the Employ Autism Higher Education Network. We are looking for employers who can offer an eight-week summer internship to an autistic student. Employers…
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I was accepted to attend a three-day virtual fieldtrip organized by Sahar and Irene. In the early morning of day one, we were introduced to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, where we learned about the establishment of the EU countries…
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At the beginning of March, I had a chance to participate in three days long virtual fieldtrip. It took me all across the world from Bangladesh through Europe to New York. I had a chance to meet professionals working for…
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When I graduated from the University of Bristol in 2019 with a degree in English Literature, I had absolutely no idea what I wanted to do. I’d always loved writing and reading but I didn’t know much about the careers…
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What is Ask A Mentor? The Ask A Mentor service is a form of short-term mentoring which gives you the chance to have a one-off conversation with one of our professional and experienced mentors. The mentoring team will match you…
Even though hopes are currently high for the easing of lockdown and return to more in-person connections, many employers have found video and online interviews a good alternative, and we expect they will continue to be used where they work…
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Hi. If you’re reading this you may be looking for seeking tips on how to stand out in the job market during these extraordinary times. No single approach will guarantee success, but here’s what I’d do if I had my…
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