Dealing With a PhD Panic!
November 22, 2016
Natalie Thorne, MSc Psychology Research Methods I knew that doing a masters would feel very different to being an undergrad, but what I didn’t expect was for it to feel so very real so quickly. I guess I am one of those people who put their ‘life savings’ into doing something different with their life. …
Can’t Decide on a Career? Three Reasons to Apply for an Internship
November 15, 2016
By Claire Kilroy, Inspiring Interns Some people have their whole lives planned out; they know what they want to do, how they’re going to get what they want, and by the time they get to university they’re already halfway there. Then there are the rest of us, who arrive at and sometimes even leave university with …
An Arts Degree is the Best Preparation for the Digital World
November 4, 2016
by Lauren Wilson, English and French graduate As we all know, an arts degree doesn’t prepare you for a particular profession; cue the decision-making over what career you will forge after graduating! However, this ‘open-ended-ness’ is also one of the best things about studying English, languages, music, history of art, the list goes on… A …
Why Working for a Small Business Can Lead to Big Opportunities for Graduates
September 23, 2016
By head of BusinessComparison.com, Philip Brennan By the time you graduate, you will have attended lectures, swotted for your finals and managed to survive years of financial hardship, so it’s hardly surprising that you might covet a City job in swanky offices with a thriving social scene and plush canteen. However, not all graduate jobs yield …
What Skills Do You Need to Succeed in Accounting?
August 23, 2016
Wondering whether you’re a good fit for accounting? Whether you’re studying accountancy now or it’s something you end up picking up later in life, you will always be apply the skills and experience you gain at university. If you’re not sure you have what it takes or if you’ll enjoy it, read on. Here at The Accountancy Partnership, we …
Six Quick Tips for Making the Most of Your Summer Internship
July 26, 2016
by Erica Sparkes, Employability Education Projects Officer – Placements For those of you who are in the middle of your summer internship, or even if you’ve finished, we’ve pulled together some tips to help you make the most of your experience. 1. Be a sponge Ask lots of questions and take in as much information as …
Getting HigherEd: How to Successfully Apply for Ambitious Futures
July 22, 2016
By Jodie Neville, Graduate Trainee in HE Management Have you made the most of your time at university? Why not develop this further on a graduate scheme in the Higher Education sector? I did… The Ambitious Futures Graduate Programme is a unique opportunity to gain experience across the Higher Education sector. Since starting the scheme in September …
Five Most Important Things I’ve Learned Since Graduation: The Story of a Life Coach
July 8, 2016
By Rachael Redgate, BA (Hons) Geography (2011) I graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2011 with a BA Hons Human Geography. I was excited to get out into the world and start my career. So I did. I found myself a job in a law firm, spent some time travelling around Peru and even tried …
Five Employability Benefits of a Masters Degree
July 1, 2016
By Chris Jones, Senior Careers Adviser Could your postgraduate degree be worth £200,000? While some jobs require a specific postgraduate qualification, there are many others where this won’t be specified as an application requirement. However there are still a number of reasons why a postgraduate qualification such as a masters degree could be of particular interest …
Why You Should Seriously Consider a Start-up Over a Graduate Scheme
June 24, 2016
By Jasmine Sherman, Instant Impact, The Intern and Graduate Recruitment Agency At Instant Impact, we are big believers that a start-up is a great place for a graduate to kick-off their career. If you’re graduating without a graduate scheme lined up, do not worry. Believe it or not you are in the majority, and there are plenty of …
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