Before the world changed in March 2020 I attended a careers event all about sustainable careers put on by the People & Planet Society at the University of Bath. Due to the lockdown a summary of the event was not...

We often get queries from students wanting to boost their CV with additional and often costly courses or experiences that they find online or to do during holidays. Students often forget that there are lots of relevant and transferable skills...

Liv graduated from Bath from the MSc Applied Psychology and Economic Behaviour course in 2020 and currently works as a Behavioural Science Consultant. Below she tells us about her own careers story and shares tips and advice about how to...

Event Alert: Careers in charities and NGOs panel event next week! Have a look below for more information about the event, and further resources and advice for you to explore. If you're looking for a socially conscious career that has...

We in the Careers Service hope that you are all doing well and are looking forward to a new Spring term at the University. The days are getting longer, it is closer to the summer and with the positive news...

  Emily, a MSc International Development with Economics students, shares hers and students past and present's perspectives on how to stay motivated during the job hunting process. The Careers Service thanks Emily for this excellent blog It’s cold, rainy and...

In appointments I meet many students who are wondering about how to show motivation in an interview, how to convey that they are interested in that particular organisation above any other. You may have shown some motivation in a cover...

A couple of weeks ago I attended an inspiring and insightful webinar all about how to start your career in a think  tank, delivered by Smart Thinking, and with speakers from several big and small think tanks. Below is what...

We all know how difficult it can be to stay positive and motivated in the job-hunting process, never mind in a pandemic! I asked my lovely colleagues in the Careers Service what strategies they recommend. Manage your time In the...

In recent weeks I have had a few students being worried about virtual interviews, especially those which are pre-recorded, or online networking with employers,  and how to develop rapport through a webcam. Some feel the challenge is to connect with...