The Careers and Employability Service team would like to wish all students, colleagues and business partners a restful and joyful festive break. Although we will be away from the 24th of December until the 4th of January, there is some…
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In this country, if you’re from a poorer socio-economic background, you are less likely to achieve academically than your peers. Could you volunteer for just one hour per week to help us in our mission to close the attainment gap?…
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At Gradcracker, we have a lot of discussions with our employers about what makes a great candidate. And they all say that, when applying to opportunities, it is so important to stand out from the crowd and show recruiters that…
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*By Julian Dismore: TV Series Producer and Media Skills Trainer* Despite doing economics at Uni, when I graduated in 1987, I decided I wanted a career in the media rather than the world of finance. I get bored very easily……
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Landing a job in finance can be quite competitive; students and graduates may feel the additional pressure, especially after recent (Covid-19) events. Whether you’re just looking at your options and wanting to get a heads-up on how to land yourself…
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This year we’re taking part in the Cibyl survey, one of the UK’s largest student careers aspiration surveys. Cibyl provide employers and universities across the nation, with unparalleled insights into students’ career thinking. They will use your survey answers to…
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There’s no doubt that students are brilliant. You are brimming with skills, ideas and potential. So why is this not always fully reflected in graduate recruitment processes? I often talk with students about the Dunning-Kruger effect in relation to their…
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Lockdown is hard on all of us. Instead of studying on campus, making new friends – we are stuck inside on our laptops every day. It can be hard to find the motivation to knuckle down and study. Some days…
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Are you looking for an opportunity to kickstart your career while volunteering and making a real difference? Then the ReachOut Level Up Experience might be exactly what you’re looking for! ReachOut is a mentoring charity which partners with schools across…
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As many employers are now engaging with potential employees online only, this means you are likely to be able to meet them via virtual Open Days, recruitment presentations such as webinars, and also at online or virtual careers fairs. Here…
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