mental health
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Disability possibilities: Exploring adjustments in the workplace (Part 2)
As shown in part 1, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to adjusting the workplace. Your needs might vary to someone with the same diagnosis and change according to the nature of the job. They might not even be the same...
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Disability possibilities: Exploring adjustments in the workplace (Part 1)
If you want support in the workplace for any reason, but reluctant to ask, then you’ve come to the right place. In a recent My Plus webinar, I listened to successful professionals talk about how their disabilities have intersected with...
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Alumni Interview: Education Mental Health Practitioner
Recently I had the pleasure of meeting our MSc Applied Clinical Psychology graduate Hazel, who recently qualified as an Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP). The EMHP role is a relatively recent and exciting role supporting children and young people...
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The truth behind job rejection
Rejection is normal. More people will apply for the role than there are roles available. So, most applicants will be rejected at some point. It can feel devastating and a common response is to blame yourself. This often rears thoughts...
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Finding a job in mental health - boosting your skills whilst a student
We often get queries from students wanting to boost their CV with additional and often costly courses or experiences that they find online or to do during holidays. Students often forget that there are lots of relevant and transferable skills...
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Student perspectives: 6 Top Tips for Staying Motivated Whilst Job-Hunting
Emily, a MSc International Development with Economics students, shares hers and students past and present's perspectives on how to stay motivated during the job hunting process. The Careers Service thanks Emily for this excellent blog It’s cold, rainy and...
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Psychological tips for job-hunting
Let’s be straight, job-hunting is exhausting and can lead to burn-out. But, it can pay off and change your entire life. This is why it is important to prepare. Yet, there is a difference between being organised and being mentally...