How I Survived My First Assessment Centre
April 29, 2016
By Alice Gould, student blogger After the stress of January exams and coursework deadlines had finally come to a close, it suddenly dawned on me that I will be graduating very soon. I don’t have much longer left as a student. In barely a few months, I am going to have to face the fact …
Why Every Student Should Take Part in an Election at University
April 26, 2016
By Grace Pownall, student blogger Never mind the United States government elections, or even the SU elections; last semester there was only one presidential race on my mind – the one for CivSoc President. As a civil engineering student and a member of this year’s CivSoc committee I might be a little bit biased, but …
5 Ways Studying Abroad Can Improve Your Prospects
April 19, 2016
By Lydia Percival, student blogger Going to a university less than an hour away from where I live, it may come as a surprise to some that I have decided to study in Australia next semester. I first heard about the study abroad program through my course department. Seeing what a fantastic opportunity it would …
How to Stand out in the Job Market as a New Graduate
April 8, 2016
By Grace Pownall Standing out in the graduate market can seem like a difficult undertaking. So last semester I got myself along to two Careers’ events: Spotlight On… Sustainability and Spotlight On… Environmental Careers. As a civil engineering student, with a strong interest in the impact of the construction industry on the environment, I found …
Five Transferable Skills You’ll Gain as a Student Representative
March 18, 2016
By Alice Gould, student blogger It’s impossible to avoid elections at this time of year. Be it people blocking the entrance to Hallward with their campaigns for Student Union office or societies constantly asking for applications for next year’s committee. While these are both great opportunities, if campaigning isn’t for you, they are not the only option. I was the Publicity Officer for The …
What Can You Do With a Theology Degree?
March 15, 2016
By Mike Walker, student blogger When I tell people I’m studying for a theology degree, I normally get one of two responses: “What is theology?” or “Does that mean you want to be a vicar/priest/*insert-church-related-job-here*?” After being asked the second question for what can seem like the thousandth time, I usually die a little inside and …
Three Tips for a Better University Work-Life Balance
March 8, 2016
By Alice Gould, student blogger One of the first things that was drilled into me at university was the importance of extra-curricular activities. From employer-led workshops to personal tutor meetings and society events, everyone was obsessed with improving their CV. It all soon began to get on top of me. Naturally I wanted to be employable – I …
Three Career Lessons From My First Year
February 26, 2016
By Michael Walker, student blogger If, like me, you’re in first year, your career might be the last thing on your mind. Amidst the early wake-ups for those dastardly 9am lectures and the late nights pulling moves at Ocean, it can seem that there just aren’t enough hours left in the day to start thinking about a career …
What I Learned Starting A CV From Scratch
February 16, 2016
By Nathan Goodey, student blogger. Whether your CV is bare, or was written a while ago, it’s my opinion that a CV should never stand still. It’s easy to write your name and contact details at the top of the page, but it’s what you write next that can seem daunting. Here are some tips that helped me …
How Women Are Thriving In Engineering
February 12, 2016
By Grace Pownall, student blogger On 1 February, engineering students gathered with representatives from Arup, Siemens, PepsiCo, BP, and the RAF to discuss this statement: “Engineering is an excellent career for women to thrive in” The response was a definitive: “Yes, it is!” Students also had the opportunity to pick the brains of graduates and senior …
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