Search results for: resilience
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So what did you do in Spring 2020 ? Interview questions in the post-Covid19 world
I’m writing this in mid March 2020. I don’t have a crystal ball…but all things must and will pass. At some point, hopefully not in the too distant future, we will be at least be gradually “coming out the other...
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Parimala Shivaprasad speaks to our Sprint delegates on following your dreams and setting up a Social Enterprise
Our guest blogger, Maisie Goodson, shares highlights from our guest speaker, Parimala Shivaprasad who recently qualified as Doctor of Chemical Engineering while developing a social enterprise start-up. Parimala grew up in Bangalore, India and performed at a high level at...
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Make the most of your summer!
Well done for making it to the holidays! Once you’ve taken a well-earned break, it might be good to start thinking about preparing for upcoming applications (I know, I'm being a real party-pooper!). Here are some top tips for using...
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How confident would you feel to disclose a mental health condition to an employer?
Research shows that 1 in 4 people experience a mental health condition in any given year. In the last few years there has been more publicity and a rise in awareness of mental health thanks in part to more celebrities...
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Rejection: is your CV letting you down?
At this time of year we see plenty of students who haven't yet secured their ideal internship or graduate role. We all know that competition is fierce, so building your resilience is really important. Take a look at these great blogs on dealing...
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NHS Scientist Training Programme - Tips for the Application Process
NHS Scientist Training Programme - Tips for the Application Process The application window to this great scheme has now opened. The Scientist Training Programme (STP) is a three year programme with both work – based and academic learning. Are you...
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CV Tips: Don't ignore your interests and hobbies!
Many students are surprised when we advise them to add an “Interests” section to the end of their CV. There are three main reasons why we do this: It’s another way to show off your experience and skills. What kind...
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Articulating the value of teaching experience as a postgraduate
Guest blog post from Millie Green, a doctoral student in the Department of Mathematics. A few weeks ago Millie attended a session as part of the Doctoral Skills programme on how to articulate the skills, knowledge and experience gained through...
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Inspiring Women: Entrepreneurship (Part 2)
The second of our posts on our Inspiring Women: Entrepreneurship event, outlining the stories of Becky Sage from Interactive Scientific and Neha Chaudhry from Walk the Beat. Becky Sage - Interactive Scientific Becky, a PhD graduate in Chemical Physics from...
