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My Experience on Deutsche Bank’s Autism Work Placement Scheme

August 25, 2017

In my final year, I approached the University’s Career and Employability Service to explore potential opportunities. I’d been diagnosed as autistic at the age of six, so I was hoping for advice tailored to my specific needs. I met with a careers adviser on a weekly basis who introduced me to EmployAbility, an organisation dedicated to …

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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. …

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How I Secured a Place on a Graduate Training Scheme

August 16, 2016

By Tim Calderhead, BA Joint Hons Philosophy and Theology, graduated 2013 I decided a graduate training scheme was right for me for two reasons: I wanted to be part of a cohort of colleagues my own age, and work for a company that provided lots of opportunities both internally and internationally. After 37 job applications …

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Job search playlist

October 9, 2015

By Laura Estrop, Social Media Officer Whether you are searching for a graduate job or searching for sources for an upcoming essay, music can help keep you motivated, focused and most importantly entertained. I know from personal experience how beneficial music can be when you’re on the hunt for your dream job, or even the dream quote. Today, I am going to …

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Getting Into the Media

January 20, 2015

By Suzanne McGregor, Careers and Employability Consultant Do you want a career in broadcasting and programme making? Having attended a recent Royal Television Society conference with speakers from news channels, the BBC and independent production companies, I’ve put together 10 top tips for getting into the media. 1. It’s not where you start that matters …

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Five Things You Didn’t Know About Speculative Applications

June 12, 2014

You may be well-practised at filling in online application forms and sending off your CV and covering letter to apply for vacancies, but what if there’s a company you’re keen to work for and they’re not advertising positions? With a speculative application you send your CV and covering letter to an employer to enquire about opportunities, not necessarily vacancies, …

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Finalist careers clinic 3

May 2, 2014

By Suzanne McGregor and Sarah Durke from our Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Science Careers teams  Your focus is now on your dissertation and final exams, but at the back of your mind you may have questions about what you’re going to do afterwards. Our finalist careers clinic offers a prescription of regular instalments of frequently asked questions and expert advice …

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