Category: Careers advice
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Four careers tips you should know before finishing Uni
You might be knee-deep in final year exams right now, but the end is in sight! Read on for some tips you should know to prepare for when it’s finally all over… We understand that you don’t stop needing support from the Careers Service when you graduate, and the good news is, you won’t stop…
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Help! I’m leaving university and haven’t got a job yet
This is an edited extract from Hannah Salton’s book, ‘Graduate Careers Uncovered: Tools and insights from a former recruiter to demystify your job search’ which is available in paperback and e-book on Amazon. Hannah is a qualified executive coach, career consultant and former graduate recruiter. She spent the first eight years of her career recruiting…
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Take your digital skills to the next level
Our Digital Experience Week begins on campus Monday, 24 April 2023! Throughout the week you’ll have the opportunity to meet employers, develop digital skills, and update your LinkedIn profile with a professional photo (taken by our LinkedIn photographer). There’s plenty to take part in during the week’s activities, but you don’t have to stop there!…
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How to balance studying with part-time work
Part-time work is a great way to boost your CV and earn a bit of extra cash whilst studying, whether you’re a first year undergraduate or studying a masters! However, there are a few things to keep in mind to help strike the right balance between work and study. Working hours – how many is…
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Where to start if you want to work abroad
Fancy working abroad after you graduate? Here are some websites that are a useful place to start: Prospects Prospects’ country guides are a great place to start exploring working internationally. For more than thirty countries, they give you information on important sectors and large, international companies you can find, how the application systems might differ…
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Think you’ve missed the boat for placement years? Read on….
As you begin semester 2, you may be searching for a year-out placement opportunity. One of the common assumptions we hear from students at this time of year is that all the good placements have gone, as some recruiters close their vacancies around Christmas time. Some students are anxious that they’ve missed their chance if…
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Three things to do in your final semester
Welcome to your final semester of uni! Things are hotting up and getting busy, but it’s still a good idea to be thinking about your career plans. If you only have time to do three things before you finish your course, why not make them these: 1. Book a careers appointment Whether you’re just starting…
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The benefits of having a mentor (and how to get one!)
Securing a career mentor is an ideal way to hone your job search, boost your professional network and find out more about the breadth of opportunities post-uni. A career mentor is someone with experience in your sector. They can provide an insight into the application process, including the transition from studying to full-time work. They…
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Applying for the NHS Scientist Training Programme in 2023 (updated 10 Jan)
Welcome to our NHS Scientist Training Programme (STP) blog post for 2023. LAST UPDATE: 10 JANUARY – Applications are open, tips added! Thousands of scientists and engineers of all disciplines work for the NHS, and the STP is how they recruit most of their Clinical Science trainees each year. This blog will help you navigate…
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Life after graduation: How we can support you with your next steps
Congratulations on your graduation! We hope that you have a wonderful time celebrating your achievements. Now that you have come to the end of your degree, you may be thinking about your next steps. Whatever you want to do, the Careers Service is here to support you for up to two years after you finished…
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