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Gaps on your CV and how to explain them
It is perfectly acceptable to have gaps in your CV. Just be aware that if you ignore them, the employer might assume you are hiding something shameful. Instead, go in with an open and honest attitude and be willing to...
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FAQ The Careers Service and Covid-19
FAQ Careers Service and Covid-19 We in the Careers Service understand that the current current Covid-19 situation is making many students and graduates feel uneasy and worried about their future, both in the UK and also abroad. Therefore please see...
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International Careers in the UN, and private sector companies in Singapore & Dubai: Our Careers Service Ambassador John Smith attended the alumni panel talk and this is what he found out…
All alumni presenting initially studied at the School of Management. They all began with an internship and progressed to full-time roles. Some have worked in 3-4 countries before moving to Singapore or Dubai. Singapore Application Process Mainly application and interview-based...
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Presenting your soft skills: Convince them of your capabilities
Communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills are mentioned on almost every cover letter and personal statement we see. You can imagine that recruiters get the same déjà vu. Meeting their criteria is essential but sometimes it isn’t enough to keep them...
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Preparing for and succeeding in an online assessment centre
In the wake of the Corona Virus, we have become aware some graduate recruiters are moving away from inviting candidates to a physical assessment centre. Recruiters are using tools such as Skype and Microsoft teams whereas others are using Virtual...
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Student Perspective: Working in Japan
In this blog, Bath student Nathan Roberts discusses his experience of working in Japan. The six months I spent in Japan working at NTT Basic Research Laboratories have been some of the most interesting, stimulating and enjoyable months...
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Writing a CV for PhD study
If you are applying for PhD study, you’ll want to diverge from the classic style of CV and tailor it within the academic context. To help you with this, I have highlighted three key qualities to emphasise: your academic competence,...
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Skills You Need Now to Land the Jobs of the Future
A panel of employers recently discussed the future of careers and the aptitudes the workforce of the future will require*. Representatives from FDM, Virgin Media, SAP and the Institute of Student Employers all agreed that careers of the future do...
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Alumni interview: Clinical Psychology Doctorate and International Student
Zafirah graduated with a Psychology degree in 2019 and successfully applied for the Clinical Doctorate in Psychology in the Autumn of her final year. This is her story. Tell me a little bit about yourself I am an international student from Malaysia and...
