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Whats in a handshake?
You might think a handshake is straightforward – you clasp, shake, release – what could possibly go wrong? Well, here are five types of common handshakes you might want to avoid in an interview: The floppy fish: nerves can play havoc...
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How can you be happy in your placement or graduate job?
Today is the UN's International Day of Happiness – a day set aside to raise global awareness that happiness is a fundamental human goal. Now, the average Brit spends 100,000 hours at work during their lifetime – that's more than 11...
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What can you do with a Science Degree?
This week the campus will be a hive of activity as the Bath Taps into Science events kick off. The University is hosting a Family Talk and a Schools Fair on Campus. The week ends with a Family Science Day which will take place...
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Looking for an internship this summer? Here are 6 great sites to help you find one
A few weeks ago we published our most comprehensive resource to help you find an internship! I was intrigued to see the Independent's post on 6 great sites to help you find an internship and in particular wanted to see if there...
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Coping with rejection!
Argh! Job hunting (be in for a graduate role, placement or internship) is tough! Let alone getting rejected having put hours of work into writing the application and preparing for the interview. The truth is rejection comes hand in hand...
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How to handle job offers
Picture this: Your phone rings, it is a unknown number - you answer with much trepidation. It is someone from the graduate recruitment team following an assessment center you went to. Hurrah they have offered you the job. This should...
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Careers Prep in a Day for Final Year Undergrads
Are you a final year undergraduate student? Did you put job hunting on hold to concentrate on your studies? Are you considering alternatives to graduate schemes? Do you want to get all your careers prep done in a day? If...
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Have you thought of a career in the charity sector?
The Careers Service is hosting a 'Charity Careers - Networking Event' on Thursday, 12th March from 4-6pm. We thought ahead of this fantastic event, we would shine a light on this immensely rewarding sector. Charities are regulated by the Charities Commission...
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Careers advice to empower women...
All around the world, International Women’s Day represents an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women while calling for greater equality. Make It Happen is the 2015 theme for International Women s Day encouraging effective action for advancing and recognising women. A...
