The perfect CV
We at Student Times spoke with the professionals to find out the best way to make the perfect CV
Your CV is the most important career document you will write. There's no 'right' CV because...
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...
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...
Next steps after graduation
If you don't already have long-term career plans it can sometimes be hard to figure out what you should do straight after university. But if that's you, don't worry.
Many graduates take time to find...
10 Struggles you face when searching for a job after uni
Panic soon sets in for those of you who still haven’t the foggiest what to do for a career, or each time you conveniently learn about “everyone” else at uni securing that new job...
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 the same advice; tailor your CV, write your cover letter...
What NOT to put in your CV
When you submit your CV to any company, it had better be good. The graduate recruitment manager who receives your application will have had dozens or even hundreds of CVs to sift...
Employers Tell All: Biggest Body Language Mistakes During An Interview
Much like a highly anticipated first date, a job interview can go from pure potential to pure disaster in mere minutes. Employers shared with Student Times, instant deal breakers and how body language can...
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...
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...
Careers Advice
Create a great video CV
While they're not suitable for every type of job, video CVs are increasing in popularity. With employers typically inundated with applications for every advertised...
Study Advice
Another epidemic caused by COVID-19: cheating by university students
The number of allegations of collusion, plagiarism and ‘contract cheating’ (i.e., having someone else write an essay and pretending you are the author) has...
