Saiyada Fazal
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Saiyada FazalNovember 23, 2016
Should you leave your career planning to chance?
I have been seeing a lot of finalists lately and broadly two 'types' of students emerge: those of you with a clear plan for what you’re going to do after graduation and those of you trying to plan life after...
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Saiyada FazalNovember 16, 2016
Play games and score a graduate job!
I have a confession to make... I have got to level 409 on Candy Crush and have three stars in all the levels! Whilst this fact will never make it to the top of my CV, I have recently learnt that gamification...
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Saiyada FazalNovember 2, 2016
Do you really deserve that job or PhD?
This week I saw quite a few students who have been wrestling with: "..... I am not good enough - to apply for a PhD, my dream placement or propose an idea to my group" This made me reflect on the...
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Saiyada FazalOctober 28, 2016
Understanding interview anxiety
Despite of advising students for over 10 years, I still find myself riddled with anxiety when I attend an interview. There’s something about being in the spotlight; that one chance of either securing the job or being rejected, that is guaranteed...
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Saiyada FazalOctober 19, 2016
Rebecca Stephens (MBE) joins the Sprint professional development programme
Applications are now open for Sprint; a fantastic professional development programme for undergraduate women. Sprint enables female undergraduates to reach their fullest potential, focusing on key topics such as how to use your personal power, identify individual values, recognise personal strengths...
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Saiyada FazalSeptember 28, 2016
Procrastinating on your graduate job search?
OK, I must confess. I have been meaning to write this blog post for the last three days, but each time I have found something else to do. One of my many useless strengths, is my ability to engage in 'task...
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Saiyada FazalSeptember 23, 2016
How to make the most of "your careers service".
We are really looking forward to welcoming you at Bath. I understand amid all the excitement you may also have moments of being nervous about this stage of your life. I thought I would pen some hints and tips about...
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Saiyada FazalSeptember 21, 2016
The Early career bird lands a job!
I can picture the scenario, you've had a super summer and it can be a bit of a drag getting back into academic studies. This is even harder if you're a finalist and returning from placement as adjusting from the...
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Saiyada FazalApril 27, 2016
Time management tips around exams!
I was in the library a few days back, it was heaving! You lot, hunched over your textbooks, sunlight deprived and looking visibly stressed. I have been there, albeit a long time ago and know the feeling of living off...
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Saiyada FazalApril 25, 2016
Top tips to get the most out of the careers fair tomorrow!
The Graduate Recruitment Fair takes place tomorrow in Founders Hall from 10:00am to 3:00pm. We know this is a busy week for a lot of you with dissertation deadlines and exams looming - however investing half an hour to attend the...