Advice

Here in the Careers Service we are often told by students that they are feeling nervous because they have been invited for an “informal” interview. This type of interview seems to be a growing trend, even during lockdown and especially...

The decision to apply for a master’s degree is very exciting. There are many reasons why you might pursue one but presenting these motivations in a personal, deep-seated, and well-considered way is a task of its own. To start, be...

  This blog post was written by Information Assistant Tricia Onions When I graduated university, I was of the (ill-informed) belief that employability was a black and white issue. That I was either cut out for the world of work...

I have spent the best part of today chatting to final year students from the Faculty of Science (I mean it when I say, it has been the highlight of my day). A common theme in all the conversations has...

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...

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 Whoever rescinded your offer are missing out on your...

In the current crisis we are getting enquiries from worried students and graduates about the future labour market situation and some of you may be wondering whether there is any point in applying for jobs at all. It is difficult...

If you aren’t able to go to employer events or networking events, there are still many different ways of networking you can do online, right from your sofa or even from your mobile. In this resource I will give you...

It’s almost Easter and most of us will have a few days to rest, focus on other things than academic study and work, and taking care of ourselves, our friends and family. Therefore I invite you hop-a-long this eggcellent Easter...

Why the post Covid-19 world will need your leadership skills I’ve been thinking for some time about writing a blog to help students write in a more compelling way about their leadership skills. “Leadership” as a required core skill is...