Entering the Job Market in Difficult Times
June 8, 2022
By Laura De Simoni, PhD English graduate After years of hard work, you finally finished your graduate studies…congratulations! Now it’s time to enter the job market, but the after effects of the pandemic are still very much here. While it can be daunting to apply for jobs in such challenging times, knowing your skillset will …
Worried About the Job Market?
May 26, 2022
By Chris Birchall, Employability Education Projects Officer Are you worried about the job market? Not sure what’s out there or even where to begin? If you feel you fall into this camp, then hopefully this blog will be of some use. Below I’ve tried to focus on things you can do straight away, which will …
A Snapshot of the Labour Market for Science Graduates
March 10, 2022
By Sally Hall, Faculty Careers and Employability Consultant The data is positive! According to the Luminate ‘What do Graduates Do’ report published in January, the UK remains a global leader in scientific research, with the government expressing its commitment to investing in research and innovation over the next five years. Priorities include the achievement of …
Graduating in 2022? Get to know the job market.
December 9, 2021
By Paul Charman, Careers and Employability Service Deputy Director You might have seen the recent headlines highlighting 91 applications for each graduate job vacancy. The numbers come from the annual Institute of Student Employers (ISE) Student Recruitment Survey. Widely reported in the media this month the survey contains useful insights to support your career planning …
4 Ways To Boost Your Employability Using Lab Skills
June 8, 2021
By Peter Kay, Senior Careers Adviser The last 16 months have been challenging for many reasons, not least the lack of laboratory time as part of your course. Looking for a job or PhD degree that requires a level of laboratory skills makes applying for an opportunity even more challenging. Or does it? So what …
What’s Happening in the Current Job Market?
June 1, 2021
By Paul Charman, Deputy Director, Careers team Earlier this year I wrote about the 2021 job market giving context to the headlines at the time and the steps that you can put in place to navigate your job search. Over the last month or so we have seen employer updates and increased opportunities listed with …
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