Work Experience
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The Charity Sector and Finding Experience During Covid-19
I know some of you were hoping to find volunteering experience or paid roles this summer in order to research and start a career in the charity sector. Because of the covid-19 crisis many charities have had to stop their...
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Adding transferable skills to your CV
If you have created a CV and feel that it is a little on the sparse side, you can add more detail by writing about your transferable skills. You do not need to have completed paid work experience to have...
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Your internship got cancelled? Don’t panic - Here are your options.
You might feel that you’ve had the rug pulled from under your feet. Career opportunities have been yanked back all over the place and this is deeply disappointing for both parties. Whoever rescinded your offer are missing out on your...
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Three steps to CV Heaven
Last time I wrote about the most common questions we are asked/advice that we give here in CV-Land at the Careers Service Not-so-secret tips for your super CV Today I just wanted to give you one short and snappy tip....
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International Careers - curious about a career in international development (part 1)?
International Careers - curious about a career in international development? As it is International Careers Week we will be sharing two exciting blog entries written by professionals working in international development. Yesterday we had Katherine who works in a NGO in...
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Make volunteering count on your CV!
Make volunteering count on your CV! From 19 - 25 February 2018 Student Volunteering Week is celebrating the contribution and impact of student volunteers and encouraging even more students to get involved! In the spirit of volunteering I am...
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Career Planning Checklist for First Years
Career Planning Checklist for First Years I hope you have enjoyed the first few weeks on campus! In the next few years you may make friends for life and acquire knowledge that will inspire you in many different directions, I...
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The Employers Are Coming – Get Prepared for The Careers Fair!
The Employers Are Coming – Get Prepared for The Careers Fair! On Thursday and Friday 19th and 20th October the employers are coming to campus! We will have around 200 employers over the two days from a range of different...