To be frank, I did not have a lot of expectations of what a placement year can bring to me. It was all down to the pandemic where I could not apply for in-person work experience, and therefore, when the…
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Hi everyone! My name is Samia Ali, and I am currently in my Final Year of Accounting BSc (Hons) course. A fun fact about me is I can speak 4 languages and currently learning my 5th just for fun! As…
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A placement year is a great opportunity to gain practical work experience, build your CV, and explore potential career paths. However, balancing a full-time role with personal life and university commitments can be challenging. During my placement year, I worked…
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Finding a placement can be challenging, but UoW’s Careers and Employability Service are here to support you every step of the way. We recently spoke to Keren Sondi, a Fashion Design student on placement with Chinti & Parker, who shared…
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Finding a placement can be challenging, but UoW’s Careers and Employability Service are here to support you every step of the way. We recently spoke to Keren Sondi, a Fashion Design student on placement with Chinti & Parker, who shared…
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A placement year, sometimes called a ‘sandwich’ year or ‘year in industry’, is a year that typically takes place between your second and third year. It consists of an organised work experience that allows you to gain hands-on experience. There…
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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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With Recycling Week taking place from the 17th-23rd October, it’s a great time for graduates to explore many of the interesting roles that an environmental career offers. Climate change and environmental protection are at the forefront of global concerns, it’s…
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Are you starting to think about your life and career after university? Are you curious about what the world of work is like in your dream industry? Whether you’re just starting your undergraduate studies, working towards a postgraduate degree or…
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The importance of investing in education at any age or stage in your life can never be overstated. Whether you’re a school leaver, a mid-career professional, or after personal growth, mastering new skills or developing existing ones can be transformative. …
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