Prepping for interviews
You’ve managed to land yourself an interview. This is your opportunity to shine, to stand out from the crowd and land your dream job. Make sure you give yourself the best possible opportunity to...
Personal resilience outweighs salary growth in terms of MBA programme benefits perceived by graduates,...
Research launched this week at the Association of MBAs (AMBA) Global Conference showcases findings exploring MBA graduates' programme experience; the skills they have acquired; and their favourability towards MBA programmes.
In total, 1,591 former...
How to succeed in your graduate scheme application, applying for jobs
It’s easy to become disheartened when applying for jobs. Once out of university the reality of the job-seeking market can be overwhelming but take comfort in the fact that businesses are still seeking graduates...
Should I volunteer overseas? Things you should consider
It is debatable whether many volunteering opportunities bring real benefits to host communities and often exploit the good intentions of well-meaning volunteers. UK student volunteers can pay thousands of pounds (most going to the...
Become a confident public speaker
If you dislike talking in public you’re not alone; millions of people dislike standing in front of an audience. However, fear of public speaking might be damaging for a career. No matter how strong...
Summer Jobs for Students
Undergraduates may still be taking a job in the local factory to gain much needed funds, but they're just as likely to be spending at least part of their summer working in an unpaid...
Graduate Advice – Preparing to start your graduate job
It makes sense to get yourself into the best possible state of mind and state of readiness before you start a new role. It will set you up to make a good start and...
Cambridge Uni to provide places to students who better their offer
Students from widening participation backgrounds, who narrowly miss out on receiving an offer to study for an undergraduate degree at the University of Cambridge, are to be given another opportunity to gain a place...
How student volunteering helped me land my dream job
Now in her fifth year at Loughborough University having completed her undergraduate degree in Sport and Exercise Science, Beth reflects on how student volunteering has enhanced her skill set and allowed her to achieve...
Using Social Media for Job Prospecting
In this day and age the Internet is an integral part of our lives. Some see it as detrimental to us as a society, whilst others view it as a marvellous creation that has...
Careers Advice
Making grad jobs a reality not a myth
So you’ve finished your degree, but what next? You’re now faced with the daunting prospect of trying to secure a job. You’re often told...
Study Advice
Top 5 tips to prepare for your 2019 clearing phone calls
2018 was a record year in terms of the number of students finding a university place via Clearing so you are certainly not alone....
