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Am I Considered To Have a Disability and What Does This Mean in the Workplace?

By Harriet Akehurst, Employability Officer Navigating the world of work can be tricky. What about if you have a disability or long term health condition? How do you know if you’re entitled to adjustments or support in the workplace? What is considered to be a “disability” under the Equality Act?  The Equality Act 2010 was established …

Talking To Employers About Disability

By Christian Jameson-Warren, Careers Adviser Being disabled can impact a person’s ability to show their best self when both applying for vacancies and progressing in the workplace both directly and indirectly, so it often makes sense to talk to an employer about it. While this may seem logical, from my experience there are three main …

Graduate Schemes With a Difference

By Lucie Whitfield – Senior Careers Adviser When looking for roles, students are often drawn to the graduate scheme route or summer internships. Usually, these offer a chance at ‘taster’ placements in different parts of the organisation alongside some support with a group of colleagues who are entering the workplace at the same time. Are …