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Having completed my Master’s in 2016, I’m still relatively new to the world of work. Did I know what I wanted to do with my Creative Writing MA? Not a clue! But I started applying for jobs while I was...

As we talk to a lot of students who are concerned about making the wrong decision or not getting into their 'dream job' immediately after graduating, we wanted to share some of our own careers stories from inside the Careers...

  First of all, welcome to the University of Bath and I hope you will have an excellent Autumn exploring the beautiful city of Bath and its countryside. Below are some careers tips for new international students here at Bath. ...

Managing your career in the second year of your doctorateUsually at this time of year I write a blog post on how to get started with planning your career in the first year of your PhD. This year I thought...

Hello to all final year students. It’s great to see students back on campus and we hope you’re feeling happy to be back and looking forward to your last year of study. We’ve been enjoying seeing some of you in...

Welcome Freshers, Postgraduates and Returners - Autumn 2021 Ah, you found (or re-found) our careers blog, well done! Now, quickly,  subscribe to our blog (link on the right hand side) and welcome to a wealth of careers resources, inspiring articles and careers...

Marketing a product is one thing but marketing yourself adds a whole layer of complexity. So, how do you avoid sounding full of yourself? It’s a common concern and I’ve seen this backfire, where, to avoid sounding arrogant, people have...

If you’ve had to attend lectures or appointments over Zoom, it’s likely you are already familiar with the pros and cons of remote work. (And hopefully you are highlighting the skills and strengths you gained in your job applications!) Many...