Advice
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Why them? The missing answer on your cover letter, application or personal statement
Why do you want to work for THAT organisation, or study at THAT institution? Specifically. And not just because it’s a ‘leading company in its field’ or a ‘first class institution’. Companies and Universities are expecting a much more well-researched,...
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Assertive applications: How to use language to your advantage
Tiny tweaks to your wording can have huge implications on the impression you give. Here are some tips on how to create a confident appeal in your applications. It’s All About You There is a strong pattern that runs through...
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Working and Studying in USA
Working and studying in USA Many students come and ask us about either postgraduate study or finding a job or an internship in the US. Here is a brief blog entry covering some excellent resources, tips and advice for those...
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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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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,...