Applications
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Application tips for the professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
A couple of weeks ago I was lucky enough to sit down and chat with Catherine Hamilton-Giachritsis, Director of Studies for Bath’s professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. She shared some valuable insights, application tips and vital resources for aspiring clinical...
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CV tips: Writing effective bullet points (Part 1)
Struggling to get bullet points right in your CV? One of the things we notice most is how many students sell themselves short by writing ineffective bullet points lacking in crucial detail. Often, it’s just about adding a few extra...
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How to do well in your psychometric tests
How to do well in your psychometric tests If you are applying for graduate schemes you will come across a variety of psychometric tests, some you can prepare for and others, such as the Situational Judgement Test (SJT), is tailored...
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Application Advice from a Fast Streamer - Civil Service
Application Advice from a Fast Streamer - Civil Service Are you interested in applying to work in the Civil Service and to one of their 15 different schemes in the Civil Service Fast Stream? Then have a read of...
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Last Minute Preparation for Applying to Graduate Schemes
Last Minute Preparation for Applying to Graduate Schemes You may not have noticed but adverts for 2019/20 graduate schemes have been published for a while already and the majority of them will open in September with deadlines October and November....
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Do I really need to know Excel?
Do I really need to know Excel? Updated December 2020 Students sometimes come in to our office asking about the usefulness of Excel in graduate job hunting and how to get additional training. My advice to you is don’t sit...
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Research for your personal statement or cover letter
Writing a personal statement for further study or a cover letter for your dream job can be more difficult than first anticipated but it doesn’t have to be! The key is RESEARCH and I’m going to show you exactly...
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Marketing yourself as a mature student
As a mature student you will have a wealth of skills, knowledge and experience, sometimes developed in a variety of contexts. But how can you make sure you communicate these clearly and effectively to potential employers? Here's a few quick tips:...
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Tips for achieving your best! Part 2 - Guest blogger Keon Richardson
Today we continue with our guest blogger Keon Richardson (Sport and Social Sciences graduate 2017) as he puts forwards his 11 tips on achieving your best whatever you are studying ... 1 Make Use of ALL the Services At University! I alienated...
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Postgraduate Study and Personal Statements
Postgraduate Study and Personal Statements I have seen a few students in quick query appointments worried about their personal statements and I therefore thought I would write a quick guide with regards to writing personal statements for postgraduate study....