Careers Resources

  • Researching employers using library databases

    Researching employers using library databases I recently went along to a careers skills session delivered by Management Librarian Helen Rhodes. The aim of the session was to look at some useful tools to help students find business and industry information...

  • Your CV has 8.8 seconds to impress!

    Research has shown that recruiters spend an average of just 9 seconds scanning your CV before deciding whether you are a potential fit for their vacancy. You might think this is unfair but as my grandmother always said, "if you want...

  • Five typical CV errors....

    Five Typical CV Errors   I have completed quite a few quick queries with students these past six weeks and most of them are CV checks. I have read some amazing CVs and I am very impressed by the range of...

  • Where are the jobs for me? 5 tips for looking in the right place

    I'm starting to notice a theme with a number of students I have been talking to. They feel like there are plenty of jobs being advertised as well as employer events going on but there is nothing for them. There is...

  • The Fast Stream and Beyond - some insights into Civil Service Recruitment

    Civil Service overview The Civil Service does the practical and administrative work of government. More than half of all civil servants provide services direct to the public. If you want to know more about the Civil Service and it's purpose...

  • Top tips to get the most out of the careers fair tomorrow!

    The Graduate Recruitment Fair takes place tomorrow in Founders Hall from 10:00am to 3:00pm. We know this is a busy week for a lot of you with dissertation deadlines and exams looming - however investing half an hour to attend the...

  • PhD Career Stories

    The second of our guest blog posts from researchers now working in roles outside of research in Higher Education. Vicky Just - promoting scientific research through the media What is your current role? I am a Media and PR Officer...

  • Project positive body language at interviews!

    You followed all the interview preparation rules and have researched your target employer in depth, both from its website and wider media. You've re-read your application, practiced psychometric tests and your academic grades are great. You have relevant experience, have...

  • Phd Career Stories

     The first of our career stories from researchers now working in roles outside of research in Higher Education. Dr Helen Featherstone - from science communication to public engagement     What is your current role? I’m the joint Head of...

  • Top tips for pre-reg pharmacy applications

    Its that time of the year when our Placements team at Bath are busy organising careers talks and events for our Pharmacy students as the deadlines for pre-reg applications start looming. So, I thought I would share some tips to...