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 CVs. The post was written by one of our own…
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Welcome back to the next blog from the Careers Insights with Elishba, this time focusing on placements. If you haven’t read the first article, find it on here. Each year, our students from the School of Architecture and Cities studying…
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Dealing with employer rejection can be emotionally crushing and affect self-confidence. It is important to remember rejection is a normal part of the job application process; it does not define who you are. We all agree obtaining a visa is…
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So, you’ve spent so much time developing the ‘hard skills’ needed to succeed in your new field, but what about the soft skills required for your new role? Hard skills are the things you have learnt in during your formal…
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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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You’ve made it to the UK and have successfully started your degree, and now it’s time to start the job hunt process. It’s important to keep in mind that your Student Visa only allows you to work for a maximum…
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Hi, my name is Elishba, and I am the Work Placement Coordinator for the College of Design, Creative, and Digital Industries (DCDI). I wanted to be a lawyer ever since I first set foot in a court room at the…
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With the support of the Student Volunteering Services, part of the Careers and Employability Service, each year, hundreds of Westminster students volunteer to support charitable causes that matter to them. So, why volunteer? Are you keen to enhance your skill…
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If you’re in your final year or recently graduated, you’ll need to shift your focus away from your studies and towards your next step: finding a graduate job or internship. However, getting started can be extremely difficult. Here are some…
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Being a part of model NATO has provided such an unique, indescribably valuable experience that few other projects within the university are able to match. The opportunity it offers to learn not only about the inner workings of diplomacy at…
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