February 2019
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Application tips: Are you applying to the right roles?
I see lots of CVs and cover letters that do not demonstrate the skills and strengths necessary for the role applied for. Why is this? Most of the time, it’s just that a student is finding it hard to identify and...
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Celebrate yourself, love what you do, and live without limits!
As part of our Careers Service themed events on Celebrate Diversity: Challenge Discrimination - this week our focus is the LGBT+ community. Today, Aidan Murch (PhD Student), our guest blogger gives you his insight and advice. I am Aidan Murch....
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Networking for researchers (1): a personal story
One of the topics that comes up frequently in my career discussions with researchers is how vital networking is to career development. Networking can help you find out more information about what jobs or sectors you are considering are actually...
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CV Tips: Getting the most out of your degree
By the time you finish University and are looking for a role “out there”, you’ll have spent a considerable amount of time, effort and money developing your learning and skills. So why not show how your education has contributed towards...
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International Alumni Interview: Challenges and Successes - Finding Work in the UK
Recently we had the great pleasure of interviewing Elena, one of our recent international Economics alumni, who is currently working in Corporate Tax at Deloitte. Elena shares her careers story including challenges and successes of applying for work in the...