How I calm interview nerves
July 24, 2025
By Hannah Kane, Biblical Studies and Theology I’ve just finished an interview, and I’m so relieved it’s over. “That wasn’t as bad as I thought it was going to be”, I think to myself. It’s natural to be nervous, especially when you really want the job. As someone relatively new to the job market and …
My year-long journey securing a placement
July 22, 2025
By Freya Griffiths, MSci Hons Neuroscience I am soon to begin my industrial placement year as part of my integrated master’s degree. I approach this opportunity with excitement and gratitude, reflecting on the year-long journey that got me here. Laying the groundwork The summer before my second year, I created my first scientific CV. Until …
Jitters and the joy: How to mentally and physically prepare for your clinical placement
July 3, 2025
By Havanah Virtue-James, dietetic student Image by Ann Tarazevich from Pixels. Starting placement can feel daunting and exciting at the same time; it certainly is the case for me, and I know I am not alone. I am a third-year student dietitian preparing for my first in-person clinic placement. I am nervous, but mainly excited …
Lessons, missteps, and wins: My honest career journey
May 27, 2025
By Havanah Virtue-James, Nutrition and Dietetics Image by Christopher Stites, from Unsplash When I started university, I had a clear idea of the area I wanted to specialise in as a dietitian. But by the second year, my interests changed, and by the third year, I was somewhere in between. Alongside exploring ideas for side …
Managing academic and career growth: Finding the right balance
April 8, 2025
By Havanah Virtue-James Image by Christophe Hautier from Unsplash Balancing university with career-focused activities can be overwhelming. Juggling my summer placement prep, a dissertation, self-care, a side hustle, and part-time jobs can often feel chaotic. That’s why I rely on key strategies to ensure my academic goals, wellbeing, and career ambitions remain a focus. Here’s …
How to stay motivated and resilient in your career during challenging times
March 27, 2025
By Havanah Virtue-James Image by IqbalStock from Pixabay Challenges are unavoidable in any career. Setbacks, unexpected changes, or moments of self-doubt are bound to happen. A person’s ability to be resilient and stay motivated through tough times is what determines their success. The key to long-term career fulfilment is to continue moving forward—through motivation—and come …
How I manage anxiety and nerves to navigate job interviews
November 12, 2024
By Havanah Virtue-James Image by Tumisu from Pixabay Using my experience with anxiety and job interview nerves, I have reflected and now practice what works best for me in managing them. What is interview anxiety? It is normal for anyone to get nervous during an interview, even a couple or several hours before. A person …
My experience of balancing part-time work and uni
October 10, 2024
By Zoe Waite, liberal arts student. Image by Alexandra_Koch from Pixabay There are several reasons why someone may choose to work alongside their degree, to gain experience and extra funds or even to make new friends. I began working throughout the academic year primarily to support myself financially at university and rely less on people …
Are you allowing self-doubt to sabotage your true potential?
August 27, 2024
By Rebecca Smith, pharmacy student Starting university can be a huge challenge, and the thought of doing a degree and not having a graduate job to walk into is one of my biggest worries. “I have no experience in this area of the industry, why would they want me?”, “Why would an employer want a …
Prioritising your wellbeing throughout your career journey
June 6, 2024
By Hemakshi Soni, sociology and social policy student © via Unsplash by Brooke Cagle In today’s fast-paced world, it can be easy to get overwhelmed with jobs, the pressure to exceed, meet deadlines and achieve career milestones. This can sometimes lead us to neglect our health so it is crucial to prioritise your physical and mental well-being …
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