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This November is all about taking action, and while applying for a job is one of the biggest actions you can take, it’s just as important to research the role, company and application process before applying. Getting into a graduate scheme with the biggest graduate recruiters is a multi-stage process, and gamified assessments are becoming…
This November is all about taking action, and while applying to jobs is an important action to take, researching the role, company and application process is just as important. Getting into a graduate scheme with the biggest graduate recruiters is a multi-stage process. I graduated this summer and as part of one of my many…
Guest blog post written by Avni Devgan, Law student at the University of Manchester The Law Fair is now less than a week away and for those who are interested in attending it, here is a list of things you should do before and after the fair to get as much out of it as you…
Written by Anna Lomas, Employability Consultant at the Careers Service. I could take this opportunity to reel off the sensible reasons why postgraduate study is definitely something you should consider – because you’ll demonstrate that you’re tenacious, capable of self-managing and working independently or because you’ll develop your critical thinking, analytical and research skills –…
Read more 8 Reasons to Consider Further Study That You Won’t Get Told at the Postgraduate Study Fair
First came the Fear Of Missing Out, but now psychologists and sociologists, as reported in the New York Times, have noticed that instead of trying to combat FOMO by attempting to do everything, people can’t decide what to do at all due to the Fear Of Better Options, FOBO. The FOBO phenomenon, also known among…
Read more The Fear of Better Options and how to overcome it.
Why has everyone started talking about graduate schemes all of a sudden?! If you’re not sure about what a graduate scheme actually is and if it’s for you, we’ve got the basics covered. Written by Kareem Belfon, Communications and Marketing Intern at the Careers Service. So, what is a graduate scheme? Graduate schemes are structured…
Choosing a postgraduate course is no easy tasks, with lots of different factors to consider, such as cost, content and location. LinkedIn can help you make that decision by allowing you to search for alumni of a course to see what they’re up to now and if this aligns with your desired career path. To…
Read more LinkedIn – How do I know if this postgraduate course is right for me?
So you have arrived here in the UK for your undergraduate or masters programme and have aspirations to gain experience during study and or work in the UK after you complete your course. Here are a few tips to make the most of your time in the UK and boost your CV with great experience.…
Read more Gaining Experience During Study for International Students in the UK
Written by Jannine Thomas, Employability Consultant at the Careers Service Typically lasting between 9 and 12 months, a professional/industrial placement is a great way to gain real insight into both: a role and a company. Allowing you to see a lot more than you can on insight days, a placement usually involves you being given real…
Usually big names in an industry aren’t hard to find, whether it be Atkins for civil engineers, the BBC for journalists and broadcasters, or the Big Four in accounting. However, only 14% of graduates enter into graduate schemes with blue chip companies. There’s so much opportunity out there with smaller enterprises so its key that…
Read more LinkedIn – Where can I find other companies like this one?
