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Yes you can but… a) it depends what point you are starting from and b) it may limit some opportunities. Obviously there comes a point when you just can’t do two things at once. Exams are coming like an express train and you need to do what you must to get through them. That said I notice…
Read more Can I leave looking for a job / internship till after my exams?
Easter vacation is coming to an end and some of you will be handing in dissertations soon. Does it feel like it’s all over bar the exams? Obviously exams are uppermost in most minds but use your time well and you could still secure a graduate job or internship starting in summer or autumn. To do list…
Read more And so the end is nigh.. Nearly finished your degree what next?
You’re mixed with the feelings of sheer joy and absolute terror at the idea of finishing university; you are purposefully ignoring the fact that you haven’t started thinking about your career despite your jammy housemate securing a graduate scheme way back in November; you feel a little bit sick at the mere idea of job…
Guest post by Kim Smith, Careers Consultant and Ambitious Futures alumnus. So you’ve studied at university but would you ever consider working here? I started my career on the Ambitious Futures Graduate Scheme and have since worked in various roles in Higher Education (HE), including my current role here in the Careers Service. If you…
Read more My experiences of Ambitious Futures: A graduate scheme for university leadership
Don’t worry about your CV until you have found a vacancy to apply for. Many students are so eager that before they even know what type of job they want to do they are writing a CV and cover letter. STOP RIGHT NOW. 1 Decide what jobs you are interested in. It doesn’t matter if it’s a…
I wish I had kept a count of the number of times I have been asked how best to get my first job in international development. Unfortunately there isn’t a simple answer. It’s great that so many students want to pursue a career in this sector but it does mean that is becoming increasingly competitive…
Read more 5 Top Tips for Getting into International Development
It may be August but sure enough that remaining time will fly by. Are you ready for the challenges of the year ahead? Going into your second or pre-final year? Everyone talks about internships, looking for one, applying, interviews & assessment centres, getting one / not getting one. The joy, the despair! Internships are just another…
It’s the time of year when new graduates and returning students alike are all looking ahead to graduate jobs or internships. Make sure you avoid some of the top application mistakes. What does the employer want? The employer has a job to fill, they know what makes a good employee and will have a list of skills,…
A friend of mine was recently reminiscing about her graduation 4 years ago. She was awarded a third class degree and hated her graduation day, struggling to work out what the 3 years were all for and what exactly she had learned. She had felt pretty down about it and wasn’t looking forward to her…
I went to a meeting recently where I met a number of graduates, some with law degrees, most with degrees across the disciplines, who have landed jobs that have a legal element to them. I have listed details below but a common theme was how each graduate describes ‘falling’ into the role – none of…
