If you love the research elements of your course, you might be thinking you’d like a graduate job which revolves around research. To many that means academia, but you might be surprised which other sectors offer work in research. Only a relatively small number of graduates will become academics or university-based researchers, many more will … Continue reading Working in Research – more than just academia
What Do You Actually Do? Episode 75: The Civil Service Science and Engineering Fast Stream with James Halpin
Listen to this and all previous episodes Listen as Kate gets to the bottom of what James's job looks like. They cover the variety of postings James has undertaken on the Science and Engineering Fast Stream, the transferable skills that have helped him in his role and the future challenges for the Civil Service. James's … Continue reading What Do You Actually Do? Episode 75: The Civil Service Science and Engineering Fast Stream with James Halpin
Explore job roles, sectors and industries
There are so many career paths open to graduates - many more than those typically advertised on graduate jobs sites. Some of those roles are not recruited in the same way as the graduate schemes, which means a bit more research is needed to find out about them and their entry routes. Here are two … Continue reading Explore job roles, sectors and industries
How to approach job rejections
Photo by Steve Johnson on Pexels.com Being rejected after a job interview (or anywhere in the job application process for that matter) is completely normal. Everyone has some sort of rejection story, and whilst it can hurt and knock your confidence, it’s important to bounce back and stay resilient so that it doesn’t affect your … Continue reading How to approach job rejections
What Do You Actually Do? Episode 74: Client Account Management in Advertising with Izi Hutchinson
Listen to this and all the previous episodes. Izi Hutchinson is Senior Account Director at VCCP, an international integrated communications agency. Listen as Kate gets to the bottom of what Izi's job looks like. They cover the breadth of roles within advertising, the highs and lows of account management, the importance of mindset and attitude … Continue reading What Do You Actually Do? Episode 74: Client Account Management in Advertising with Izi Hutchinson
What do you actually do!? Episode 38: Ian Henderson, Academic Clinical Fellow, NHS
Subscribe on your favourite platform now. Ian is an Academic Clinical Fellow and junior doctor in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. After graduating in English during the 2008 credit crunch, he pursued Graduate Entry Medicine and an MSc in Global Health Science. He divides his time between clinical work and research into complications of pregnancy. Useful links: … Continue reading What do you actually do!? Episode 38: Ian Henderson, Academic Clinical Fellow, NHS
How to get started as a Data Scientist
By Kelly Van Roy, S2DS Community Co-ordinator Photo by ThisIsEngineering on Pexels.com Data Science has been a trending career for almost a decade now and is seeing a resurgence of interest with so much hype around the latest technologies. It’s no wonder with ChatGPT becoming a household name and Google releasing their newest contender Gemini. The … Continue reading How to get started as a Data Scientist
Six Reasons to Volunteer
Are you considering getting involved in volunteering? Volunteering isn't just about giving back to your community, it's also about personal growth, expanding your skill set, and building meaningful connections. In this blog, we'll explore the top six reasons why volunteering is not only beneficial for others but also for yourself. Whether you're looking to enhance … Continue reading Six Reasons to Volunteer
What Do You Actually Do!? Episode 27: Harpal Sahota, Data Scientist
Today's episode of What Do You Actually Do!? will look at the world of data science and what skills are required to work in the industry. We interviewed Harpal Sahota, who works as a Data Scientist at MagicLab, a company which runs dating apps such as Bumble & Lumen. (Please note: this is a re-released … Continue reading What Do You Actually Do!? Episode 27: Harpal Sahota, Data Scientist
Applying for jobs as an international graduate – top tips
By Soham Nayak, (BA PPE 2020, MRes Social Policy 2022) Soham spoke at our Life after a Masters event in December 2023 Soham shared his experiences of applying for graduate jobs in the UK as an international student. He had some helpful advice and tips to increase your chances of success - some of them … Continue reading Applying for jobs as an international graduate – top tips
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