When searching for placement and graduate opportunities, it can be tempting to only apply to companies that you are already familiar with. These are likely to be the large, global organisations – the household names and the well-known brands. The…
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As you approach the end of your university journey, you’re likely filled with a mix of excitement, anticipation, and perhaps a touch of anxiety about the next step: applying to jobs as a recent graduate. The transition from student life…
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LinkedIn is a powerful social networking platform that can help students and graduates kickstart their careers in a variety of ways. For a while I was confused by LinkedIn; I didn’t understand its significance or how to use it. During…
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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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“I have this constant self-doubt; knowing that I have done my best, still I feel I’m not enough.” This quote is from an attendee at one of STEM Women’s recent networking and recruitment events – but it could really be…
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Whether you are a second-year student looking for a summer internship or a student looking for a summer internship or a recent graduate seeking the next step in your career, looking for a job comes with all sorts of challenges….
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As the start date of my PhD approached, I was preoccupied by the idea of a “thesis”. A thesis is a bit like a small book that contains chapters of research explaining all the novel and interesting data that you…
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Not content with relying on CVs, cover letters, application forms or other written application methods, many recruiters of graduates put further hurdles in between you and your dream job; by using a variety of online assessments before or after an…
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Student and graduates are often unaware of the fantastic opportunities to work in smaller businesses – businesses that may not have formalised regular graduate recruitment, or a high profile at recruitment fairs and events. Through our partnership with Westminster Business…
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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 how to ace online interviews. The post was written by…
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