Category: Careers advice
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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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Stay in Touch: Engaging with the Careers Service as You Finish Your Degree
Coming to the end of your degree? Whether you know exactly what you want to do next or have no idea, the Careers Service is here for you. Offering full access to the Careers Service for two years after you complete your course, the Careers Service can help you with whatever you want to do […]
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Top tips to make your job application stand out
Written by Adam Taylor, Careers Consultant (Employability Learning and Devopment) Have you sent job applications that get rejected, or worse, don’t get any response at all? It could be because you’re not telling employers why you want to work for them! Employers regularly feedback to us about the applications they receive and one of their […]
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Get ready for CV Week
Create your CV, stress free! From Tuesday 8 – Thursday, 10 November, join one our CV drop-ins across campus. There’s no need to book, so whether you have your first draft ready or haven’t started to think about what to put on your CV, come along and see us. Attend our sessions from 1–4pm in […]
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LinkedIn Headshots: How to take a professional photo
Written by Samantha Oates-Miller, Career Insights and Graduate Support Assistant If you are setting up or refreshing your LinkedIn profile, you will want to include a recent photo of yourself. This quick guide will help you ensure the photo you take is professional and well laid out. 1. Location Find a location with a plain […]
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How to engage with the Careers Service this summer
Written by Louise Croft, Student Engagement and Enterprise Assistant at the Careers Service Although the semester has come to an end, your access to careers support continues over the summer. Whether you need help with applying for opportunities, want to explore career options or simply chat about your next step, the Careers Service is here […]
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5 Reasons to Attend Future Fortnight this June
Written by Samantha Oates-Miller, Careers Insights and Graduate Support Assistant at the Careers Service. Future Fortnight is two weeks of career events for final year students and recent graduates of all degree levels and courses. It will take place between Monday, 13 June and Friday, 24 June 2022. There will be a mix of online […]
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