My Week in an Emergency Room in Croatia
November 11, 2016
By Shahzeb Ali, BSc Medical Physiology and Therapeutics Are you interested in undertaking work experience in another country, but worried about the cost? The International Work Experience Grant can offer up to £1,000 to support you. Designed to enable students to undertake work experience opportunities that they might not otherwise be able to afford, the grant …
What I Learned Volunteering in a South African Animal Sanctuary
By Alex Trimble, BA Film and Television Studies Are you interested in undertaking work experience in another country, but worried about the cost? The International Work Experience Grant can offer up to £1000 to support you. Designed to enable students to undertake work experience opportunities that they might not otherwise be able to afford, the grant …
Micro Lady in a Big World
November 1, 2016
Sophie Parfitt. BSc Microbiology. Industrial placement student at Redx Pharma, 2016-2017. At least, that’s what my CV will say by the end of this year. There’ll be a lot of trials and tribulations ahead – but I’m certain I’ll learn a lot too! This February, I got a call that frankly I wasn’t prepared for, …
Not for Profit: What It’s Like to Work for a Charity [Part Two]
August 12, 2016
Ever thought about working for a charity, but not sure what it would be like? In the second part of my series on careers in the charity sector – read part one here – I caught up with Mark Colliass, a graphic designer for the charity Open Doors, to find out. Here’s what we talked about. What …
Not for Profit: Eat, Sleep, Change World, Repeat [Part One]
June 17, 2016
By Mike Walker, student blogger When you switch on the news, you can’t help but be bombarded with huge world issues: injustice, poverty, inequality and massive global phenomena. It can be hard ignore. Do you want to do something, anything, but don’t know where to start? In this post, I’m going to share some of practical lessons I’ve …
Three Opportunities for Every First Year at the Graduate Jobs Fair
May 6, 2016
So, you’re almost at the end of your first year. You’ve made new friends, joined societies and really got stuck into your course. It’s been a whirlwind from start to finish. Graduating and starting a career probably seem a million miles away to you right now – but are they really? Time flies when you’re having fun …
Seven Ways to Succeed in a Competitive Job Market
February 5, 2016
The graduate job market is competitive and you will need to be prepared to impress potential employers. Here are our tips on how you can ensure you are in the best possible situation to achieve your career ambitions. 1. Be positive When you begin your job search, don’t believe all the ‘doom and gloom’ headlines in …
Exploring the Internship Fair
December 4, 2015
By Lydia Percival, student blogger Last month, I attended the Internship Fair. The fair provided students with the opportunity to find out about internships offered by a wide range of employers. While I greatly enjoyed my long summer of relaxation and part-time work at the student accommodation services at Loughborough University, I think next summer it would be a good …
Three pieces of advice: working abroad
September 8, 2015
By Laura Estrop, Social Media Officer Last year I was lucky enough to spend my summer working abroad; it was a once in a life-time experience. If you are embarking on an autumn internship abroad or if you’re considering undertaking some international work at some stage of your career these three tips will help you …
Three Pieces of Advice: Taking Some Time Out
August 21, 2015
By Suzanne McGregor, Careers and Employability Consultant Did you graduate this summer or last year and are unsure what career you want? Are you thinking of taking some time out to travel or volunteer in a different country? If this sounds like you, then take note! Suzanne McGregor shares her top three pieces of advice …
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