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Not-so-secret tips for your super CV
We’ve had a busy time with our applications advice appointments this semester…410 CV/Cover Letter sessions and counting. If you had been a fly on the wall in the Careers Service you would have heard us say the following things quite...
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How to be CV Savvy with Spelling
Modern technology is delightful in many ways. It makes writing faster and easier to churn out those CVs and cover letters. Nevertheless, there are subtle ways in which computers tempt us into a false sense of security when it comes...
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Student Perspective: Careers in the Charity Sector by Careers Service Student Ambassador Lauren
“I want satisfaction from my work”…”I want to make an actual difference”…“The corporate world doesn’t make a positive impact quick enough”… Sound like things you’ve thought or said?? Start looking into careers in the charity sector today! Below are 4...
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Where to find UK post study visa information - for international students
Where to find UK post study visa information - for international students In my appointments with international students on a Tier 4 visa, I find that many students are not aware of the visa options available to them after...
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Why you need to consider values if you want job satisfaction
As part of the Universities ‘Skills and Employability week’ here in Careers we decided to focus our blog posts on the one dilemma that every one of us will be confronted by at some point in our working lives, “I...
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Student Perspective: Careers in Government and Policy by Dilan, Careers Ambassador
Careers service - Panel: Careers in Government & Policy On Wednesday 16th October we were fortunate to have a panel event with Cathryn Vickers, a lawyer in the Government Legal Department, and Boshra Begum, a National Management Trainee with a...
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How do I pick a career?
As part of the Universities ‘Skills and Employability week’ here in Careers we decided to focus our blog posts on the one dilemma that every one of will be confronted by at some point in our working lives, “I am...
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What is the difference between a graduate scheme and a graduate role?
What is the difference between a graduate scheme and a graduate role? In my careers appointments I often see students feeling stressed about graduate schemes, and the feeling that they need to apply for one as “everyone else is”. However,...
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Being your boss: A view from the other side of the desk #3
3. How to help your boss keep you motivated and in their organisation. Debbie Pye is our Application Adviser and has written this excellent series of three blogs looking at the viewpoints of business leaders hiring graduates and placement students....
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How to create a CV from scratch
For many students this can be a really daunting prospect. But actually, if you need to create a CV from scratch, or your old one needs a complete overhaul, this could put you at an advantage. This is because you...
