Search results for: resilience
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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...
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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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Living Successfully with Psychosis
This year I had the privilege of providing career support for Neal who has just completed his MA in International Security. It's not easy to live with a condition like psychosis and yet despite setbacks in his life, Neal recently started as...
